Horticulture
Doherty calls for action on the peat crisis after horticulture report
Seanad leader Regina Doherty has stated that it is now time for action on the peat crisis, following a recent...
Regina Doherty
Agri-Business
Farms that 'cease business' to be included in new Jobseeker's Benefit initiative
A new social insurance scheme for the self-employed will be introduced from this November, under which former farmers who no...
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Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
CAP / Schemes
Allocation of 250 new Rural Social Scheme places revealed
The allocation of 250 new Rural Social Scheme (RSS) places has been revealed this morning by the Minister for Employment Affairs...
Agri-Business
Invalidity pensions made available to farmers for the first time
From the beginning of next month, farmers who cannot work due to long-term illness or disability will be able claim...
Environment
Minister backs farmers and 'the community' in Eirgrid dispute
Regina Doherty, the newly-appointed Minister for Employment and Social Protection, said that she supports the farmers and her community in...