Agri Politics
Cork South-West TD Michael Collins confronted TII on greenway CPO's during the agency’s appearance before the Oireachtas Transport Committee.
Agri-Business
Teagasc is currently seeking submissions from potential suppliers for an in-lorry system to feed calves in-transit.
Rural Life
Train passengers travelling from Galway to Heuston have been advised of long delays, as a cow has been 'struck' by the train
The recently appointed writer-in-residence for Co. Kerry has found the Local Link bus service to be just the ticket for her 'Writers on the
Senator Ahearn has urged Minister Ryan to address the "significant shortage" of taxi services in rural towns across Ireland.
Dairy
Requirements have changed for farmers and the transport of animals directly from farms or marts in Ireland, according to DAFM.
Environment
Environment taxes on agriculture were 1.3% of the total environment-related taxes collected in 2022, recent data has shown.
The census results published this week show a "chronic underinvestment" in rural transport, according to Marc McSharry
People in rural Ireland "have just had enough of the Greens' demands on how they should get around" said Independent TD Carol Nolan.
In total 67 new or enhanced rural bus services have been proposed across Ireland in the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2023.
51% of Irish motorists would like to reduce their car use to help protect the environment, new research from Aviva has shown.
A total of 529,000 tonnes of livestock was transported on Irish roads between January and March this year, according to CSO figures.
Environment-related taxes in agriculture reached €68m in 2021, however the sector only accounts for 1.4% of the total figure, the CSO said.
Ireland's 'car dependency culture' will only increase if we do not invest in public transport now, according to economist Jim Power.
Other
Government will review issues around the level of fuel rebates currently available to Irish hauliers to address the rising cost of living
The European Parliament is set to host a debate and vote on the transport of live animals before the end of this month, January 2022.
The "fuel is more important than the engine", according to the EU Biofuels Chain. In a joint...
Minister Ryan and Minister Naughton have announced details of a €17.3 million climate adaptation programme for regional and local roads.
The EU and the Irish government must look at sustainable transport solutions "to address both the climate crisis and regional imbalance".
Beef
David Clarke Livestock had a change to the usual breeds recently - sourcing 20 Chianina heifers and flying them first class to Abu Dhabi.
Video
As part of the Green Acres Calf To Beef Programme with Teagasc, AgriLand is hosting a series of programmes presented...
Tillage
Michel Barnier spoke at a press conference following the seventh round of negotiations with the UK on Brexit last week.
The national minimum level of biofuel is set to be increased up to 11% from next January, according to Minister Bruton.
