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Sinn Fein

TD warns survey reveals a ‘looming crisis in Irish agriculture’

Agri Politics

6 days ago

TD warns survey reveals a ‘looming crisis in Irish agriculture’

A TD has warned of a “a looming crisis in Irish agriculture” in light of the new survey from Agriland and the ICMSA.

Minister urged to 'start preparing for fodder crisis'

Agri-Business

1 month ago

Minister urged to 'start preparing for fodder crisis'

Preparation should be made to combat the fodder crisis, as grass growth is impacted by lack of rainfall, according to Sinn Féin.

Carbon sequestration targets under a spotlight in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Carbon sequestration targets under a spotlight in Northern Ireland

Sinn Féin's Declan McAleer has criticised the response from Stormont's agriculture minister to a question on carbon sequestration.

Opposition politicians outline concerns over new rural housing plan

Agri Politics

3 months ago

Opposition politicians outline concerns over new rural housing plan

The implications of the government's proposed new rural housing plan for Gaeltacht communities are "deeply concerning", Sinn Féin has said.

Call for Farmer's Yards initiative to be extended nationwide

Rural Life

4 months ago

Call for Farmer's Yards initiative to be extended nationwide

A Sinn Féin TD has called for the Farmer’s Yards initiative be rolled out nationally as a way to tackle rural isolation.

Agri Politics

5 months ago

EU-Mercosur deal will ‘help level the playing field' for exports – business body

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will "help level the playing field for Irish exporters" according to a business organisation.

EU-Mercosur deal will ‘help level the playing field' for exports – business body

Agri Politics

5 months ago

Mercosur Agreement is ‘a rotten deal’ - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin MEPs have called on the EU Commission to scrap plans for the provisional application of Mercosur.

Mercosur Agreement is ‘a rotten deal’ - Sinn Féin

Agri Politics

5 months ago

Farmers and contractors need further green diesel cut - SF

Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture and food, Martin Kenny has slammed the government's latest fuel support package.

Farmers and contractors need further green diesel cut - SF

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Cross-party support achieved for NI ANC bill

Cross party support at Stormont has been achieved for an Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Private Members’ Bill.

Cross-party support achieved for NI ANC bill

Agri Politics

7 months ago

Watch: MEP - no faith in EU to enforce Mercosur safeguards

Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion has said that she does not have confidence in the European Commission to implement safeguard measures relating to the Mercosur trade deal.

Watch: MEP - no faith in EU to enforce Mercosur safeguards

Agri Politics

8 months ago

Tánaiste: 'You've come for a head and you're not getting one'

Tánaiste Simon Harris has emphatically told the Dáil that the government will not remove Larry Murrin as chair of Bord Bia.

Tánaiste: 'You've come for a head and you're not getting one'

Rural Life

9 months ago

Report highlights failure on rural Garda numbers - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin's Conor McGuinness TD has said the PCSA report exposes the continuing failure of government to address Garda recruitment.

Report highlights failure on rural Garda numbers - Sinn Féin

N.Ireland

9 months ago

Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme

A new £40M farm capital grant scheme for Northern Ireland will be launched during the early weeks of 2026.

Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme

Agri Politics

10 months ago

TD calls for revision of TAMS criteria to accept cash payments

Mayo Sinn Féin TD, Rose Conway-Walsh, has sharply criticised the refusal of DAFM to accept legitimate cash payments.

TD calls for revision of TAMS criteria to accept cash payments

Agri Politics

10 months ago

Taoiseach urged to take 'opportunity to defend Irish farmers'

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to ensure that the...

Taoiseach urged to take 'opportunity to defend Irish farmers'

Beef

11 months ago

EU delegation to Brazil labelled 'last-minute and tokenistic'

An EU delegation to the South American country of Brazil has been described as "last-minute and...

EU delegation to Brazil labelled 'last-minute and tokenistic'

Agri Politics

11 months ago

Sinn Féin describes Mercosur deal 'safeguards' as 'insufficient'

Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Deputy Martin Kenny, has called on the government to do...

Sinn Féin describes Mercosur deal 'safeguards' as 'insufficient'

Rural Life

11 months ago

'Firm commitments' to young people needed on future of farming

"Firm commitments" to young people on the future of farming in Ireland are needed, an opposition TD...

'Firm commitments' to young people needed on future of farming

Rural Life

1 year ago

Govt urged to expedite review of Storm Éowyn response as concern builds ahead of winter

The government is being urged to expedite its review of the response to Storm Éowyn as concern...

Govt urged to expedite review of Storm Éowyn response as concern builds ahead of winter

Video

1 year ago

Mary Lou Mcdonald speaks at #Ploughing2025

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald joins Agriland editor Stella Meehan for a discussion as part of the official livestream of the National Ploughing Championship 2025.

Mary Lou Mcdonald speaks at #Ploughing2025

Sheep

1 year ago

Government needs to invest in Irish wool industry - TD

The government has been urged to invest in the Irish wool industry, particularly scouring and...

Government needs to invest in Irish wool industry - TD

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Mixed reactions to new UK-EU veterinary agreement

West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed the establishment a new veterinary agreement between the EU and the UK.

Mixed reactions to new UK-EU veterinary agreement

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Muir must 'start again' on NAP issue - McAleer

Farm minister, Andrew Muir, has been told that he must start again in terms of developing a Nutrients Action Plan (NAP) for  Northern Ireland.

Muir must 'start again' on NAP issue - McAleer

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