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Rural biases in Irish politics ‘extend beyond cabinet’

June 30, 2020

The decision to leave large parts of rural Ireland without a vote at the cabinet table “may well be a continuation of the…

‘It is vital that…no farms are sacrificed for what some may perceive as the greater good’

June 29, 2020

Agri Politics

Protecting family farms should be a focus of the new agriculture ministerial team, according to the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA)…

‘Support for suckler farmers would be better, through a scheme that front-loads payments on the first 10 cows’

June 17, 2020

Agri Politics

There is concern that any future Programme for Government could sideline many farmers, especially those currently delivering an environmental benefit through a low-input…

FF and Greens ‘must deliver on convergence promises’ – INHFA

June 10, 2020

Agri Politics

The parties involved in government formations talks – particularly the two non-government parties, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party – are being urged…

‘Wolves in sheep’s clothing’ – hill farmers react to Biodiversity Strategy

May 28, 2020

Environment

The proposals outlined last week in the EU Biodiversity Strategy could potentially undermine farmer incomes, according to the organisation representing hill farmers. The…

Department ‘gives clarification that inspections will not delay payments’ – INHFA

May 19, 2020

CAP / Schemes

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has apparently provided “written clarification” to one farming organisation that the farm inspection process will…

Any attempts to cull suckler herds ‘will not be tolerated’

May 11, 2020

Agri Politics

“Any attempts to cull our environmentally-sustainable traditional suckler herds will not be tolerated,” according to the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA).…

BEAM stock reduction ‘could distort market and destabilise price’

May 8, 2020

Beef

Concerns have been raised that the 5% stock reduction requirement under the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) scheme could “distort the market and…

INHFA writes to TDs and senators over management of protected land

May 7, 2020

Rural Life

Farmers with land under Natura 2000 designations are owed a combined €130 million per year, or €150/ha, according to the Irish Natura and…

CAP extension ‘offers stability…and a unique opportunity’

May 5, 2020

CAP / Schemes

The decision by the European Parliaments Agricultural Committee to ratify the EU Commission’s draft Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) transition regulation has been welcomed…

Further calls for farmers to sign up to new BEEP-S scheme

April 24, 2020

Beef

There are further calls for suckler farmers to ensure they apply for the new Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot – Suckler (BEEP-S) scheme before…

Commissioner ‘showing lack of leadership’ – INHFA

April 17, 2020

Agri Politics

The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Janusz Wojciechowski, is “showing an unbelievable lack of leadership” according to one of Ireland’s main farm…

Minister called on to ‘leave no stone unturned’ for suckler and sheep support

April 14, 2020

CAP / Schemes

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed is being called on to “act quickly and decisively” to provide financial support to…

Calls for €100 million to be added to ANC Scheme

April 9, 2020

Beef

There have been calls for the funding to the 2020 Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Scheme to be increased by €100 million due…

Calls made for ‘direct payment without conditionality’ for producers

March 26, 2020

Agri Politics

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has a duty of care to protect all farmers and producers – particularly during the…

Producers ‘must now be given an emergency financial lifeline’

March 24, 2020

Agri Politics

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed must include the “primary producers of beef and lamb” as part of a rescue…

New BEEP ‘will see better uptake by smaller suckler farmers’

March 13, 2020

Agri Politics

The new €35 million Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme (BEEP) SUCKLERS has been welcomed by the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA). INHFA…

Calls made for coronavirus taskforce to support farmers

March 11, 2020

Rural Life

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is being called on to set up a taskforce to support farmers in light of…

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