Schemes
Thousands of applicants for BISS, CRISS and Eco-scheme since 2022 are still waiting for payment, it was confirmed recently.
Agri Politics
The government has been urged align the livestock VAT rate with the farmer flat-rate addition in the upcoming budget by Aontu's Paul Lawless.
Tillage
The "crisis situation" facing farmers in the southeast of the country requires "robust measures" from the government, according to one TD.
Agri-Business
A TD has called on the government to subsidise the cost of fertiliser as prices increase sharply due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Sheep
A TD has raised concern around the risk posed by bluetongue to sheep.
Beef
Beef imports to Ireland from Brazil have increased by more than 800% over the past 10 years, according to data released to an Aontú TD.
Rural Life
A TD has raised concerns that the backlog in ACRES payments may push farm families over income thresholds for college grants.
