Agri Politics
Programme for government must deliver for young people - Macra
The new programme for government needs to deliver for young people and make “substantive investments in rural youth”, according to...
politics
Agri Politics
Changes to RIP.ie will result in a 'fractured service' - TD
Consideration should be given towards the creation of a free state-run death notice website, following the latest decision by RIP.ie...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Agri Politics
Greens select Noonan as agri panel candidate in Seanad election
The Green Party has today (Wednesday, December 18) announced that Malcolm Noonan has been chosen to run as a candidate...
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland pledges €1bn in additional farm supports
Independent Ireland has pledged €1 billion in additional farm supports for the agriculture sector as part of its election manifesto....
Rural Life
Are you registered to vote in the general election?
As campaigning in the general election continues across the country, today (Tuesday, November 12) marks the deadline to register to...
Agri Politics
Watch: Hackett positive about election despite facing 'uphill battle'
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has said that she is...
Rural Life
Over €170,000 for project to support rural women in local politics
Over €171,000 in funding has been announced today (Thursday, October 10) an initiative to support the participation of women from...
Agri Politics
New EU commissioners unveiled, including new face for agriculture
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her picks for the various European Commissioners, with a changing of...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Agri Politics
Minister McConalogue selected to contest general election
Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been selected by Fianna Fáil to contest the next general...
Agri Politics
Punch to run as Independent Ireland candidate in general election
Independent Ireland has confirmed that Eddie Punch will represent the party as a candidate for the Clare constituency in the...
Agri Politics
Green Party selects Pippa Hackett to contest general election
The Green Party has today (Monday, July 22) selected Senator Pippa Hackett as a candidate to contest the next general...
Agri Politics
Simon Coveney confirms he will not contest next general election
Former tánaiste and minister for agriculture Simon Coveney has today (Wednesday, July 10) confirmed that he will not stand in...
Agri Politics
Cahill: FF should not go back into government with Greens
Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill believes his...
Agri Politics
Election 2024: How does proportional representation work?
Ireland has the distinction of using one of the most complex systems of voting in the world when electing TDs,...
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Transition period & early lactation: A springboard to a successful lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Rural Life
European elections: 15% of Irish people say agri-policy a priority
With the European Parliament elections just around the corner in June, an EU-wide survey has indicated that 15% of Irish...
Environment
Eamon Ryan: 'We cannot give up on climate change'
The Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has challenged other political parties, including his government colleagues, on how they will address...
Agri Politics
Election candidates invited to meetings to discuss farmer concerns
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has organised four regional meetings to give farmers the opportunity to hear from candidates running...
Rural Life
Nolan: 'Lingering anger' in farming communities over recent referendum
There is “lingering anger” in farming communities over the levels of anxiety that were generated by the referendum on family...