Rural Life
Proposed planning exemptions will deliver real and positive change for housing development and farmers across Ireland, says Deputy Aird
Agri-Business
Planning exemptions for farmers to increase slurry storage capacity and construct more cattle housing should be in place in a matter of weeks
An appeal has been lodged about the removal of existing trees and hedges at Tirlán Farmlife, Graiguecullen Branch, Carlow town, Co. Laois.
A four week public consultation has opened today (Tuesday, July 29) on proposed changes to planning permission exemptions.
The hen harrier has helped put paid to contentious plans for a three-turbine wind farm reaching almost 500ft in height
An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for a proposed grain storage and distribution facility in Co. Cork.
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies voiced its "deep concerns" about the pace and direction of political policy in relation to the Northern Ireland dairy sector.
An Bord Pleanála granted planning for a veterinary clinic in Co. Mayo, despite a recommendation from its inspector to refuse.
Teagasc has been granted planning permission by Cavan County Council to expand its facilities at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan
Mayo County Council has granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant near Ballinrobe.
Dairy
Following a meeting with ministers, the IFA said the planning exemption for slurry storage is "expected" to be in place for tranche 9 of TAMS.
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission, subject to revised conditions, for a poultry shed development in Co. Donegal.
Environment
A family-owned agri-business that has failed in its contentious bid to secure planning for an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility.
An Bord Pleanála has rejected an appeal against planning permission for a slatted cubicle shed on a farm in Co. Kilkenny.
Andrew Muir has specifically referenced the issue of allowing farmers to invest in replacement farm buildings.
Agri Politics
Several TD's have expressed concerns about housing developments in rural Ireland in a debate about a report from the Housing Commission.
Finding harmony between good quality land and solar generation is hugely important, according to Jer O'Mahony, who chairs Wexford IFA.
A number of strategic challenges currently facing agriculture in Northern Ireland will be actively addressed during 2025.
The ICMSA is calling on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to introduce the "much anticipated" 60% slurry storage grant.
An Bord Pleanála has rejected an appeal made against a plan to extend a calf house on a farm in Co. Tipperary.
241 agricultural buildings were granted planning permission in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, according to the CSO.
Plans for an agricultural biogas renewable energy facility, south west of Swinford, Co. Mayo have been refused by An Bord Pleanála
An Bord Pleanála has refused permission for a proposed agricultural shed containing a milking parlour in Co. Laois.
