Rural Life
Recommendations on rural crime 'must be implemented'
The report on Community Policing and Rural Crime by the Joint Oireachtas Committee (JOC) on Justice and Equality has been...
Richard Kennedy
Rural Life
Farmer fightback: 'We can’t wait until laws are changed'
Stronger laws are needed to favour land owners over criminals – but in the meantime, there is plenty that can...
CAP / Schemes
Changes on the way for Knowledge Transfer Scheme
Changes are set to be made to the Knowledge Transfer Scheme, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Speaking following...
National Ploughing Championships
'Veganism is controlled malnutrition'
Veganism has been described as “controlled malnutrition” by the President of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association, Patrick Kent....
Breaking News
Up to 15,000 visitors expected at the Limerick Show
The 88th annual Limerick Show will take place on Sunday, August 27, at Limerick Racecourse. The event, which, according to...
CAP / Schemes
'GLAS payment debacle of 2016 must not be repeated'
The 2016 debacle over the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) payment cannot be repeated, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association...
CAP / Schemes
'Outstanding 85% GLAS payments will be completed by the end of April'
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has given a commitment to the IFA that all outstanding 85% GLAS...
Agri-Business
IFA Deputy President appointed to Teagasc Authority
The IFA Deputy President, Richard Kennedy of Clarina, Co. Limerick has been appointed to the Teagasc Authority by the Minister for...
Agri-Business
‘There are too many people living off farmers backs and Bord Bia is one of them’
The role of Bord Bia, its Quality Assurance inspections, and whether farmers are getting value from Bord Bia were key...
Agri-Business
IFA Elections - Deputy President - Richard Kennedy
Richard Kennedy is a dairy farmer from Clarina in north Co. Limerick and is a past Limerick County Chairman. He is...
