Agri-Business
Up to 9,000ha will fall under scope of new land tax
Approximately 8-9,000 hectares (ha) of land will fall within the scope of a new ‘zoned land tax’ (ZLT) by the...
Agri-Business
Approximately 8-9,000 hectares (ha) of land will fall within the scope of a new ‘zoned land tax’ (ZLT) by the...
Sheep
The agreement ‘in principle’ of a trade agreement between the UK and New Zealand is “very concerning” for Irish sheep...
Dairy
According to Scotland-based research scientist, Jamie Robertson, much more can be done to improve the cleanliness and hygiene standards of...
CAP / Schemes
While some farmers will benefit from convergence and see their entitlements increase in value, many farmers are set to take...
Rural Life
Minister Heather Humphreys has announced €3.5 million in funding to support 189 outdoor projects such as mountain trails, forest walks...
Machinery News
A rapid widening of its embrace of digital technology would appear to be the current focus of Kubota. The company...
Rural Life
Sinn Féin spokesperson for rural development Claire Kerrane has raised concerns about delays to the rollout of the National Broadband...
Rural Life
A Co. Laois man has been given a three-month suspended prison sentence for the possession of two dead buzzards, which...
Environment
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has called for the European Commission and Irish Department of Agriculture to make clear how...
Environment
The weather this weekend will be unsettled, with heavy downpours possible with a risk of some localised flooding in places,...
Environment
Agriculture emissions increased by 1.4% in 2020, “driven by increased activity in all areas, including a 3.2% increase in the...
Beef
The Irish Aubrac Cattle Breed Society is set to host a pre-selected Pedigree Show and Sale at Tullamore Mart this...
Dairy Technical
The autumn-calving season has kicked off on farms, which means autumn calf sales are beginning to ‘kick-off’ at marts. Agriland...
CAP / Schemes
Organic farming in Ireland has received a significant boost with the recent announcement that €256 million is to be injected...
CAP / Schemes
The allocation of €25 million for a dairy beef calf measure in the 2023-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been...
Agri-Business
The allocation of money to farmers under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme is set to remain unchanged under...
Agri-Business
A number of Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) protests are taking place in the south of the country today (Thursday, October...
CAP / Schemes
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023-2027 will support female farmers through an on-farm investment scheme (currently known as Targeted Agriculture...