Agri Politics
Any farm retirement scheme must allow for young entrants - Roche
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has stressed that any farmer retirement scheme must allow young people to enter the sector....
Generational Renewal
Agri-Business
Clinics to offer advice on farm transfer and succession planning
Teagasc is running a series of clinics around the country during the month of October focused on family farm transfer...
Rural Life
Gorman calls for incomes to be a focus for generational renewal commission
The new Commission on Generational Renewal has to focus on farm income levels and farmer viability, according to Irish Farmers’...
Rural Life
Generational renewal commission 'an exercise in futility' - ICMSA
The proposed Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming, which was announced over the weekend by Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Agri-Business
Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming proposed
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Sunday, August 11), announced his intention to establish a...
Agri Politics
EESC highlights support for nature restoration to Belgian minister
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has written to the Belgian environment minister to reiterate its endorsement of the...
Agri Politics
Watch: Main issues for agri-sector highlighted by MEP candidates
Generational renewal and climate policy were some of the key issues highlighted for the agricultural sector at a panel discussion...
Rural Life
Study shows sheep and cattle farmers have 40% pension coverage
A study funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has shown that private pension coverage in...
Environment
Study shows small farms have low environmental impact
Small farms differ from the rest of the farm population and have a low environmental impact, according to a new...
Agri-Business
€800,000 in funding for 6 agri-research projects - Heydon
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research and development,...
Agri-Business
Macra calls for 'generational just transitioning fund for farming'
Macra president, Elaine Houlihan has called for the establishment of a “generational just transitioning fund for farming” to address the...
Dairy News
Nitrates decision will impact generational renewal - Macra
Young farmers view time, data and science as critical elements to Ireland nitrates derogation and want greater integration with generational...
Agri Politics
French farmers to begin blocking major roads into Paris
French farmers will begin blocking main highways in Paris today (Monday, January 29), as agricultural protests continue, according to the...
Agri-Business
Report: Weather and fertiliser costs greatest concerns for farmers in 2023
A knowledge report from Genfitt, in partnership with Agriland highlights that 61% of farmers are affected by weather; 48% fertiliser...
Rural Life
Lack of generational renewal poses 'threat to family farm model'
An Irish MEP has said that a lack of focus on generational renewal poses an “existential threat” to the family...
Rural Life
Challenges for young farmers highlighted at FF Ard Fheis
Succession, generational renewal and housing in rural Ireland were all key issues highlighted by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Agri Politics
Generational renewal highlighted at Macra conference
The annual Macra agricultural conference was opened yesterday (October 28) by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie...
Rural Life
EU Parliament plenary vote today on 2 key agri issues
A plenary (full) session of the European Parliament is set to hold two votes today (Thursday, October 19) on key...