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...
Simon Coveney
News
Coveney not making himself 'available to serve in cabinet'
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said that he will not be making himself “available to serve...
Sponsored
Extra support for farmers across rural Ireland
Life in rural Ireland is rewarding, but it comes with its challenges. Farming pressures, financial uncertainty, and social isolation, are...
Dairy
'I only wish we could build co-op movement in beef' - Coveney
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said that the co-operative model can achieve the necessary farmer buy-in...
Dairy
Derogation: Coveney backs slurry exports to avoid 'dramatic' cull
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has called for a “significant collective effort” to help farmers with a...
Dairy
Cork IFA protest over derogation cut in Carrigaline
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Cork branch is protesting in Carrigaline, Co. Cork today (Friday, December 1) over what it...
Agri-Business
Watch: 'Milestone day' as Ornua launches Kerrygold investment
A €40 million investment in Kerrygold Park by Ornua represents a “significant milestone” in the strategic growth of the Kerrygold...
Agri-Business
Employment permits list review to be finalised next month
The review of lists for employment permits is expected to be finalised next month, in what may help to alleviate...
Environment
Ploughing 2023: Abolition of dairy quotas 'right thing' - Coveney
It was always clear that with the abolition of dairy quotas that all farmers had an obligation towards “the environment,...
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Drench cows for the 'cover they need over the winter' - Sligo farmer
Sligo farmer, Christopher Tuffy spoke about his farm’s performance over 2024 and how he intends to drench the cows to...
Dairy
Coveney defends McConalogue amid derogation criticism
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has defended Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue over...
Agri-Business
CCPC: No evidence of excessive pricing in grocery market
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has found no evidence of excessive pricing in the Irish grocery retail market....
Dairy News
Video: Focus on adding value not cutting dairy output - Coveney
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney has said that the focus for the Irish dairy sector should...
Agri-Business
Coveney: Agri-food and tourism sectors more important than FDI
The combined industries of agri-food and tourism and hospitality are more important than foreign direct investment (FDI) in terms of...
Environment
Biodiversity 'just another challenge to face' - Coveney
Following the launch of the report from the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss yesterday (Wednesday, April 5), Minister for Enterprise,...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael has 'always been the party for rural and farming families across Ireland' - Coveney
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney, has said that Fine Gael has “always been the party for rural...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
October 28 - key date for Northern Ireland Protocol
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has confirmed that October 28, this year, will be a key date in the...
Horticulture
Horticulture: 'Severe pressure' on growers outlined to Coveney at meeting
The “severe pressure” that horticulture growers are under was highlighted to Minister for Foreign Affairs and deputy Fine Gael leader...
N.Ireland
Truss announces unilateral action on Northern Ireland Protocol
Today’s parliamentary statement from UK foreign secretary, Liz Truss, announced selective unilateral action regarding the implementation of the Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Protocol will work, if we allow it - Coveney
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has said that he firmly believes the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol will work,...