Beef
An independent TD has called on the government to "rigorously examine" the details of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
Agri-Business
A TD has said that cash-flow for many farmers is "in disarray" due to what she called the "disastrous" management of ACRES.
Rural Life
Increases to water charges proposed by Uisce Éireann will 'hurt the most vulnerable' farmers, according to Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin
Environment
European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius has said attention must now turn to the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL).
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin has called for a one-off subsidy on meal to help farmers experiencing a shortage of fodder
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is examining a submission seeking to secure PGI status for Irish boxty.
Forestry
A TD has claimed that an electricity power line maintenance team "got lost" while looking for a line fault due to poorly maintained forestry.
Agri Politics
An independent TD has claimed that spiralling inflation in food prices along with contraction of product sizes could lead to profiteering.
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue said "many challenges and uncertainty" remains around carbon farming.
Sheep News
An independent TD has urged Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to establish a dedicated sheep forum.
A landslide which occurred in Co. Leitrim in 2020 impacted a number of farmers, who may not be eligible for the Basic Payment Scheme in 2023.
Farmers in western counties such as Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Roscommon are all losing out under...
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said that farmers and...
A TD has called for the age after which one is no longer considered a 'young farmer' to be clarified, during a Dáil debate last week.
“We are being asked to shop local. Buying a real Christmas tree from a seller in your own area helps to inject money into the local economy."
An independent TD has described Co. Leitrim as a "national sacrifice zone for sitka spruce" during a speech on forestry development.
Independent TD Marian Harkin has said that a proper support system for rural post offices is needed to ensure they remain viable.
Independent TD Marian Harkin is calling for solutions to be found for marts with poor broadband, due to their "grim" fate under Level 5.
The beef and sheep sectors, together with a range of small business, need and deserve immediate strong focus by the government
Independent TD Marian Harkin has said that "we need to understand what implications land designations could have".
"Farmers must be given an opportunity to access compensation by way of state aid under a Landslide Damage Relief Measure as soon as possible."
The appointment of Dara Calleary as Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine has been welcomed by TD Marian Harkin.
Small businesses deserve immediate support by way of grants and loans to get them back into business as quickly as possible.
