Rural Life
Fair Deal scheme changes will need 'significant levels of cross-party support'
The cost-saving changes that look likely to be introduced in the Fair Deal Scheme will need “significant levels of cross-party...
Mattie McGrath
Agri-Business
ANC funding, Brexit and income volatility top priorities for Budget 2018
Funding for the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme, Brexit measures and income volatility tools are top prioritises for political...
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RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards open
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: A farmer's guide
A motion calling for the immediate reform of the Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme was successfully carried by 51...
Rural Life
Fear of the Fair Deal Scheme causing many farmers to 'suffer in silence'
Fear of the Fair Deal Scheme is causing many farmers to suffer alone and in silence, according to the Irish...
Rural Life
'Bloodstock industry is taking the lifeblood out of rural communties'
The bloodstock industry is taking the lifeblood out of rural communities and it cannot be supported, Independent TD Mattie McGrath...
Rural Life
Stud farms buying large amounts of land labelled as 'downright madness'
The issue of stud farms in Ireland’s horse industry buying up large amounts of land in parts of the country...
Agri Politics
EU organic proposals 'too ambitious' for Ireland - Minister
The European Commission’s proposal on organic farming regulations is “too ambitious” for Ireland, according to the Minister for Agriculture Simon...
Beef
Farmers' David V Goliath struggle is finally accepted says McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has given a cautious welcome to the initiation of negotiations between beef farmers and representatives of...
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Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
