Forestry
Watch: Healy-Rae says Ireland needs to 'grow' its forestry industry
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae said that the next government must work to “grow” Ireland’s forestry industry and support stakeholders in...
Michael Healy-Rae
Agri Politics
Michael Healy-Rae to take up junior ministerial role
Independent TDs for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae have reached an agreement to support the incoming government, with the draft...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Agri-Business
Healy-Rae queries payment date for fodder transport measure
Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae has asked Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to confirm the...
Agri Politics
Kerry meeting hears of stress over ACRES payment clawback
Ongoing issues with the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) and concerns over generational renewal were among the main talking points...
Rural Life
'No plans' for farmer compensation fund for dog attacks on livestock
The suggestion of a compensation fund for farmers whose livestock have been attacked by dogs has been dismissed in the...
Agri-Business
Healy-Rae: 'We're in the middle of a fodder crisis'
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae is calling on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to roll out a...
Agri-Business
DAFM spends €300,000 developing AgriSnap app
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has spent almost €300,000 on developing the AgriSnap app to date....
Agri-Business
FCI raises concerns over tractor driver licence changes
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has claimed that changes to the tractor driver licence category...
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Spring Into Action: Clean Up Your Dairy Hygiene Routine
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
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Minister: Some farmers will not receive eco-scheme payments
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that not all farmers in the 2023 eco-scheme will...
Rural Life
Healy-Rae opposes proposed ban on electronic shock dog collars
The implications of a proposed ban on electronic shock dog collars have not been thought through, according to independent Kerry...
Environment
Healy-Rae: Young farmers will be 'locked' out of ACRES
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been asked to “remedy” the situation for young farmers who may...
Rural Life
Kerry homeowner's concern about nearby forestry raised with minister
A Co. Kerry homeowner has spoken of how he has been waiting years for the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Agri Politics
Healy-Rae: Minister 'failed Irish farmers' on nitrates derogation
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has “failed Irish farmers” when it comes to the nitrates derogation, according...
Agri-Business
Minister must extend slurry spreading deadline by 2 weeks - TD
Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae is calling on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to extend the slurry...
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Watch: The multipurpose material for the agricultural sector
Discover how Stokbord is the multipurpose material for the agricultural sector and is taking the agricultural and equestrian world by...
Agri Politics
Drop to 220kg of N is 'attack on Irish dairy farmers' - Healy-Rae
With much speculation surrounding the nitrates derogation for 2024, Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae has said lowering the limit...
Rural Life
Healy-Rae: Rural/urban divide 'is greater' in 2023
“Would a person in Dublin wait for 30 years for their road to be tarred?” the Independent TD for Kerry,...
Agri Politics
Healy-Rae: Ireland is 'better at farming than anyone else'
The damage to the environment by the agriculture sector in Ireland “is far less than anyone else’s in the world,”...
Agri Politics
Healy-Rae: A cattle cull would be 'absolute madness'
Any plans that the government may be considering to meet Ireland’s climate targets by introducing a cattle cull would be...