Agri-Business
The government will be examining the European Commission's proposal to ratify the EU-Mercosur...
Applications are being sought from "suitably qualified candidates" to fill one 'ordinary member' position on the board of the Teagasc.
The Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) will not be extended to to include "support for tractors" according to minister.
Simon Coveney, who was minister for agriculture, food and the marine from 2011 to 2016, has taken up a new consultancy role with EY Ireland.
Agri Politics
Minister Martin Heydon, has said it is "not acceptable" to him that certain farmers have not been paid "back from 2023" in relation to ACRES.
Macra has welcomed the announcement of Martin Heydon as the Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine.
The ICSA president Sean McNamara welcomed the appointment of Martin Heydon as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The next minister for agriculture is set to be revealed today (Wednesday, January 22) as the Dáil resumes and a new government is formed.
A majority of Agriland readers who took part in a snap survey have said that they would like Michael Healy-Rae to be the new agri minister
Major challenges are on the horizon for Irish agriculture and for the next minister for agriculture as they get ready to take up the role.
TDs for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae will support the incoming government, with a junior ministerial role on the cards
Rural Life
Over 100 protesters gathered outside Dáil buildings today to call for the permanent closure of Ireland’s only horse abattoir
As the wet weather continues, Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Claire Kerrane has said that government response is 'not good enough'
Tillage
The additional support needs of tillage farmers will be top of the agenda when the IGGG next meets with the Minister for Agriculture.
Landowners have until April 1 to make submissions to a Local Authority on whether their land meets the criteria for inclusion under RZLT.
Dairy News
The 2024 nitrates derogation application system and ICBF portal for dairy farmers to indicate their nitrates dairy banding is now open.
DAFM announced its intention to make an interim payment to participants in Tranche 1 of the ACRES that did not receive advance payments yet
A group of farmers and contractors protested outside a hotel in Co. Westmeath where the Minister for Agriculture was taking part in an event.
The Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture has called on Minister Charlie McConalogue to "respond" to the Agriland fodder survey.
The government is "committed" to maintaining the nitrates derogation past 2025, according to Minister Charlie McConalogue.
TAMS 3 approval checks have been conducted on 6,298 applications out of a total of 8,241, according to Minister McConalogue
Dairy
The Macnamara family from Hospital, Co. Limerick have been announced as the overall winners of the 2023 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards
Minister Charlie McConalogue said Ireland's EU membership has been "massively important" for Irish farming.
