Agri Politics
Simon Harris has been officially appointed as the youngest serving Taoiseach today, after Leo Varadkar's resignation
New Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris has used his first speech as party leader to comment on rural Ireland.
IFA president Francie Gorman has said Leo Varadkar kept agricultural concerns 'front and centre' and wished him well for the future
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The ICMSA has said that it hopes that a change of Taoiseach may result in a "change of direction" for the government's policy on agriculture.
The president of the ICSA has said that the next Taoiseach must be willing to listen to the concerns of farmers.
Micheál Martin has said that the government is based on "issues and policy, not personalities", following Leo Varadkar's resignation.
Leo Varadkar said he is stepping down as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael for "personal and political" reasons.
Leo Varadkar has confirmed that he is to resign as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, but this is unlikely to result in a general election.
The president of the IFA, Francie Gorman, has called on the organisation's members to continue its demonstrations over the coming weeks.
Agri-Business
The ICMSA has called for government intervention on the ongoing VAT issue for unregistered farmers, following a meeting with Revenue
Environment
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has pledged a contribution of €25 million to the new Loss and Damage Fund for 2024 and 2025 from Ireland.
Dairy
European Commissioner for Environment, Virginijus Sinkevičius has confirmed that Ireland's nitrate reduction must be on schedule
Some EU member states view Ireland's nitrates derogation as a "competitive advantage" for farmers here, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
The Taoiseach told the Dail that Ireland "going to 175 kg organic nitrogen (N)/ha would be catastrophic" and not just for farm incomes.
The IFA has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to intervene with the European Commission on Ireland's nitrates derogation.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has spoken to Agriland about calf welfare at the Bannow and Rathangan agricultural show.
Leading environmental organisations will rally outside Leinster House today from 12:30p.m to support the EU Nature Restoration Law.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned against placing food price controls on groceries, the Taoiseach said.
Cork TD and former minister for agriculture Michael Creed has announced that he will not stand in the next general election.
The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the government has agreed to begin work on drafting new legislation for the cooperative sector.
A meeting in government buildings between Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and farming organisations has been described as "very constructive".
There is hope that an agreement on an emissions reduction target for the agriculture sector could be reached this week.
Rural Life
People with turbary rights will continue to be able to sell or gift turf through traditional channels under new solid fuel regulations.
