Grass
TD 'deeply alarmed' at Agriland survey results
A TD has said she is “deeply alarmed” at the results of a survey carried out by Agriland which revealed...
Victor Boyhan
Forestry
SEEFA: DAFM issues 42 afforestation licences in 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 42 afforestation licences to date this year. This is...
Beef
Oireachtas agri committee to meet with UN World Food Programme
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine will meet with representative of the United Nations (UN) World...
Agri Politics
Senator wants 'more transparency' on BAR funding for agri
Senator Victor Boyhan said he “welcomes” Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) funding for agriculture, but wants “more transparency” on how the...
Rural Life
'Rural Ireland will die' without new housing guidelines - senator
A delay in publishing updated rural housing guidelines is leading to rural communities “dying on their feet”, according to Senator...
Rural Life
Rural communities 'seriously disadvantaged' by driving test delays
Long waiting lists at driving test centres and a lack of public transport options are leaving those living in rural...
Forestry
Ash dieback: Call to permit landowners to fell trees near roads
A member of the Seanad is calling for the government to allow the owners of ash trees infected with ash...
Agri-Business
2.3m tonnes of imported animal feed was genetically modified
2.3 million tonnes of the animal feed materials imported into Ireland last year were genetically modified (GM), the Minister of...
Rural Life
Enrollment in 3 new agri apprenticeships to begin in 2023
A number of farm manager, farm technician and horticultural apprenticeships will be finalised by early 2023 following the passing of...
Agri-Business
Carcasses contaminated with 'visible faecal matter' found in audit
The discovery of carcasses contaminated with “obvious visible faecal matter” and floor paint in an audit by the Food Safety...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to take part in series of walks for mental health
Farmers and those living in rural communities have been encouraged to take part in a series of walks that are...
Agri-Business
Senator calls on FSAI to brief Oireachtas committee on report
A senator has called on the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) to brief an Oireachtas committee on the contents...
Environment
Glyphosate found in 80% of urine samples US study finds
New research from the US that found the herbicide glyphosate in 80% of urine samples tested, has been labelled “frightening”...
Forestry
SEEFA calls for complete revamp of forestry programme
Oireachtas members have been urged to ensure that there is a complete redesign ahead of the next forestry programme, which...
Agri-Business
Solar is a viable energy source for agriculture - senators
Solar can provide a viable alternative energy source for the farming sector, according to two members of the Joint Committee...
Environment
Report on land use review due in third quarter - Ryan
A final report on the first phase of the national land use review is due to be completed in the...
Pig/Poultry
Senator requests Oireachtas committee review pig report
A senator has requested that a new report on the Irish pig industry is reviewed by the Joint Oireachtas Committee...
Sheep News
Calls for wool study to be published immediately
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for the long-awaited wool feasibility study to be published immediately....