Agri Politics
Hungary to seek 'farmer-orientated' policy during EU presidency
Hungary has said that it will seek a “farmer-orientated” agricultural policy during its six-month presidency of the Council of the...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
ICMSA: What does a 'robust' CAP budget mean?
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has sought clarity on the government’s position when it comes to the next...
Dairy
Early concerns raised over 2024 silage stocks
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Munster Regional chair Conor O’Leary has raised concerns about the amount of silage which may...
Agri Politics
Copa Cogeca supports conclusions made by EU agri council
Copa Cogeca supports the conclusions made on the future about agriculture in the EU and the “emphasis” now placed on...
Agri Politics
Jason Fleming elected as new county chair of Kerry IFA
Jason Fleming has been elected as the new county chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) in Co. Kerry. The...
Agri Politics
Two candidates for Green Party leader position
Two candidates have put their names forward to become the next leader of the Green Party as the deadline for...
Agri Politics
McConalogue: Transport rules 'must take into account' Ireland's island status
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue warned in Luxembourg today (Monday, June 24) that EU proposals...
Agri Politics
Nature Restoration Law vote a 'dark day for democracy' - Roddy
The adoption of the Nature Restoration Law by the Council of the EU this week has been described as a...
Agri Politics
Slurry: 'Full compliance' required to prevent nutrient loss - minister
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that “full compliance” is required in regards to spreading slurry...
Agri Politics
New Green Party leader to be known on July 8
The Green Party has said that its new leader to replace Eamon Ryan is expected to be announced on July...
Agri Politics
Minister Hackett to run for Green Party leader
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett has confirmed that she will run...
Rural Life
Austria to take legal action against own minister after NRL solo run
The government of Austria is set to take legal action against its own environment minister after she voted in favour...
Agri Politics
Watch: Ryan 'regrets' narrative formed between Greens and rural Ireland
Following his resignation today (Tuesday, June 18), Minister Eamon Ryan said that one of his “biggest regrets” is the narrative...
Agri Politics
Ryan: Stepping down to 'pass the torch to a new generation of leaders'
Minister Eamon Ryan has today (Tuesday, June 18) confirmed that he will step down as leader of the Green Party...
Agri Politics
Fake press release claiming to be from IFA sent to some media
A press release claiming to be from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has been sent to some media outlets, the...
Agri Politics
Eamon Ryan expected to step down as Green Party leader
Eamon Ryan is expected to step down as leader of the Green Party later today (Tuesday, June 18). Dublin-born Ryan,...
Environment
Commissioner: Focus now moves to implementing NRL
The outgoing European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius has said that attention must now turn to the...
Environment
Farm walk to examine rainwater management for water quality
A farm walk organised by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is set to focus on the management of rainwater as...