Environment
New strategy outlines 'pathway' to reducing agri-GHG emissions
The Government has today (Wednesday, June 26) published a new Long-term Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reductions strategy which outlines that “support...
Farmers
Environment
Thomas Duffy: Ignoring climate targets isn’t an option
No one would question that the language around climate commitments has shifted considerably across the European Union. What was previously...
Environment
New research shows farmers want 'payment' for water quality measures
Farmers believe they should receive payment for measures leading to improvement in water quality, either as payment for environmental performance...
Agri-Business
'Farmers must be protected from misleading food labels' - Cllr.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been called upon to investigate food labels in supermarkets to...
Agri-Business
Any fall in wholesale diesel price should be passed on - O'Keeffe
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for any fall in wholesale diesel price to be immediately passed onto the...
Agri-Business
Many farmers feel 'vilified' in climate debate - Tara McCarthy
The former chief executive of Bord Bia, Tara McCarthy has said that many farmers feel vilified and unrecognised for their...
Rural Life
Tánaiste to raise 'VAT rebate question' with Minister for Finance
The Tánaiste intends to raise the “VAT rebate question for those in agriculture” with the Minister for Finance to ensure...
Beef News
ICMSA: Beef price cuts 'deliberate, targeted and geographic'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has branded last week’s beef price cuts as “deliberate, targeted and geographic”. The...
Rural Life
Watch: Consultation with farmers key to new national park
A farmer in Co. Kerry has said that consultation with farmers will be crucial to the success of Ireland’s newest...
Agri Politics
Watch: Time for farming to get 'treated with a little bit of respect' - Taoiseach
It is time for the agriculture sector and farming “matters” to start “getting treated with a little bit of respect”...
Dairy
Co. Down farmers top Lakeland Dairies' milk payments league table
Farmers in Co. Down received €115.9 million in milk payments – topping Lakeland Dairies’ milk payments league table for 2023....
Opinion
Opinion: Enough of the platitudes Taoiseach, where’s the money?
Newly installed Taoiseach Simon Harris has already fired out a number of well-used and hackneyed platitudes in the direction of...
N.Ireland
'Unrelenting' wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers - MP
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that “unrelenting” wet weather means farmers are facing continued financial pressure. Lockhart, who...
Agri-Business
Senator calls for Seanad debate on pressures facing farmers
A senator is calling for a debate to take place in the Seanad next week to discuss the challenges currently...
Agri-Business
ICMSA calls for fodder committee to meet again this week
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) is calling for the National Fodder and Food Security Committee...
Agri-Business
Has the Agri-Food Regulator delivered for farmers in Q1 2024?
Ireland’s first Agri-Food Regulator, which was established to promote “fairness and transparency” in the agri-food supply chain, has just passed...
Agri Politics
'Farmers can count on EU as a reliable partner' - von der Leyen
The European Commission wants to “ease the pressure on farmers by reducing the administrative burden, together with member states,” president,...
CAP / Schemes
Proposed CAP changes to 'make life simpler' for farmers - minister
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has welcomed EU Commission proposals to simplify the Common Agriculture Policy...