Sheep News
Kerry sheep farmer calls for compensation fund after dog attack
A Kerry farmer is calling on the government to establish a national compensation fund for farmers impacted by dog attacks...
local authorities
Agri-Business
DAFM: Local authority veterinary service discussions 'ongoing'
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that discussions around the future delivery of the local...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Rural Life
Over 650 RZLT appeals made to An Bord Pleanála
An Bord Pleanála has confirmed to Agriland that it received over 650 appeals from landowners across the country in relation...
Agri-Business
Cost of installing underpasses 'far too prohibitive' - Cahill
The chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine is calling on local authorities to reduce...
Environment
Draft invasive species management plan due this year
A draft version of the new National Invasive Alien Species Management Plan is set to go out on public consultation...
Rural Life
Almost 270 incidents of dogs worrying livestock in 2022 - report
268 incidents involving dogs worrying livestock were reported to local authorities last year, according to a new report. The Local...
Agri-Business
Review of local authority farmer penalties for water pollution
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage wants to review the effectiveness and efficiency of the penalties currently available...
Rural Life
€13m to tackle dereliction and vacancy in rural Ireland - Humphreys
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Monday, March 27) announced a new €13 million fund designed...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Environment
Ryan unveils guidelines for county council climate plans
Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has launched a set of guidelines for county councils in developing their...
Agri-Business
Veterinary services transfer talks to continue for 'some months'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said that discussions on a potential transfer of local...
Rural Life
Landowners urged to cut hedges ahead of deadline
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on landowners to cut their...
Agri-Business
FSAI extends veterinary service contract with local authorities
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed to Agriland that its service contract with local authorities for the...
Agri-Business
FSAI seeks to extend local authority veterinary service contract
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is to seek a further extension of its service contract with local authorities...
Agri-Business
EPA calls for more local authority farm inspections
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has called on local authorities to carry out more farm inspections in a bid to...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Veterinary
Talks ongoing on local authority veterinary service move to DAFM
Discussions are ongoing in relation to the proposed transfer of local authority veterinary services to the Department of Agriculture, Food...
Rural Life
Retrofit local authority houses before banning sale of turf - TD
A TD has claimed that retrofitting local authority houses will take at least a decade and as a result the...
CAP / Schemes
'A person discharged from bankruptcy may apply for the RIHL' - Minister Murphy
The Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme (RIHL) enables credit-worthy first-time buyers to access sustainable mortgage lending to purchase new or...
Rural Life
Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan scheme - 'a huge success'
The Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan (RIHL) remains open to new applicants, and local authorities are to continue to receive, process...