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Reducing chemical nitrogen use identified as an 'action' to fight climate change

Environment

1 day ago

Reducing chemical nitrogen use identified as an 'action' to fight climate change

The government wants the agriculture, forestry and seafood sectors to take certain 'actions' to tackle climate change.

Watch: 'I've prioritised the nitrates directive' - Taoiseach

Agri Politics

about 1 month ago

Watch: 'I've prioritised the nitrates directive' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he has "prioritised" the nitrates directive and acknowledeged the challenges facing the tillage sector.

€9 million funding announced for cross-border bioeconomy projects

N.Ireland

2 months ago

€9 million funding announced for cross-border bioeconomy projects

The Taoiseach, Minister Martin Heydon, and Minister Andrew Muir have today announced €9 million in funding for two bioeconomy initiatives.

Court finds govt 'unjustly withheld' Food Vision 2030 documents

Rural Life

3 months ago

Court finds govt 'unjustly withheld' Food Vision 2030 documents

Commissioner Deening said the Taoiseach's department unjustly withheld documents relating to Ireland's Food Vision Strategy 2030,

Taoiseach: Commission's move on derogation 'arises' from An Taisce case

Environment

4 months ago

Taoiseach: Commission's move on derogation 'arises' from An Taisce case

The Taoiseach has said that a new direction from the European Commission on the nitrates derogation "arises" from An Taisce legal challenge.

Environment

4 months ago

Taoiseach: 'We are not failing farmers'

The government is trying to "get a sustainable landing zone for all concerned" in relation to the future of the nitrates derogation.

Taoiseach: 'We are not failing farmers'

Rural Life

5 months ago

Taoiseach: 'Not fair' to say there is no focus on rural housing

The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin has said that it is "not fair to say that there is no focus on housing in rural Ireland".

Taoiseach: 'Not fair' to say there is no focus on rural housing

Agri-Business

5 months ago

'Critical that CAP is fully funded' - TD

Deputy Malcom Byrne has said that it is "criticial" that the CAP is fully funded should Ukraine enter the European Union.

'Critical that CAP is fully funded' - TD

Agri Politics

7 months ago

Fitzmaurice to bring 'common sense solutions' to Oireachtas committee

The Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice, has been reappointed to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food.

Fitzmaurice to bring 'common sense solutions' to Oireachtas committee

Agri Politics

7 months ago

Cork TD appointed chair of Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food

Taoiseach Micheál Martin today (Thursday, April 24) confirmed that the new chair of the Oireachtas...

Cork TD appointed chair of Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food

Agri Politics

8 months ago

'Tree corridors most frustrating discussion I've had' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach Michael Martin has said that the issue of tree corridors has been "the most frustrating discussion I have had so far".

'Tree corridors most frustrating discussion I've had' - Taoiseach

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Taoiseach: New cabinet committee shows govt 'commitment' to water quality

Taoiseach has told the Dáil that a new Cabinet committee will "drive" an improvement in water quality generally.

Taoiseach: New cabinet committee shows govt 'commitment' to water quality

Agri Politics

10 months ago

Gorman welcomes new minister and highlights 'urgent' topics

IFA president Francie Gorman said he is looking forward to working with Minister Martin Heydon while also highlighting 'urgent' topics

Gorman welcomes new minister and highlights 'urgent' topics

Agri Politics

10 months ago

Micheál Martin elected as the new Taoiseach in the Dáil

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has today been elected Taoiseach to lead the new government in the Dáil.

Micheál Martin elected as the new Taoiseach in the Dáil

Rural Life

10 months ago

Taoiseach commends farmers for local support during Arctic spell

The Taoiseach has commended farmers for supporting the work of their local authorities during the spell of very cold weather this week.

Taoiseach commends farmers for local support during Arctic spell

Agri Politics

about 1 year ago

Harris: 'Will do whatever can be done' to retain the derogation

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has made a commitment to farmers that he will 'do whatever can be done' to retain Ireland's nitrates derogation

Harris: 'Will do whatever can be done' to retain the derogation

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Taoiseach to work on developing 'comprehensive' succession policy

Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the Macra Rally that he will work towards developing a "comprehensive farm succession policy".

Taoiseach to work on developing 'comprehensive' succession policy

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Taoiseach: 'We are trying to get the balance right' on RZLT

The Dáil has been told that a "one-size-fits-all" RZLT "does not help" and that a further review of the new tax is needed.

Taoiseach: 'We are trying to get the balance right' on RZLT

Agri Politics

about 1 year ago

Taoiseach tells Dáil he is 'concerned' about cow figures highlighted by Agriland

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is "concerned" about figures contained in an Agriland report which show Irish cow numbers are in dec...

Taoiseach tells Dáil he is 'concerned' about cow figures highlighted by Agriland

Agri Politics

about 1 year ago

Taoiseach: 'We must be ready to pull together' on nitrates derogation

Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the Dáil that his party and the government are not "in the business of talking down to agriculture".

Taoiseach: 'We must be ready to pull together' on nitrates derogation

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Tánaiste: Budget 2025 will be 'farmer friendly'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said at the National Ploughing Championships in Rathenisk that Budget 2025 will be "farmer friendly".

Tánaiste: Budget 2025 will be 'farmer friendly'

Agri Politics

about 1 year ago

Bluetongue: Gorman tells Taoiseach state must be 'on red alert'

IFA president Francie Gorman has told Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin that the state must be "on red alert" on bluetongue.

Bluetongue: Gorman tells Taoiseach state must be 'on red alert'

Agri Politics

about 1 year ago

Drennan calls on Taoiseach to act on farmer income 'collapse'

ICMSA president Denis Drennan has called on Taoiseach Simon Harris to act on what it called a "collapse" in farmer incomes.

Drennan calls on Taoiseach to act on farmer income 'collapse'

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