Rural Life
Fitzmaurice urges new minister for finance to 'remember rural Ireland'
The Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers, has been urged to “remember that rural Ireland exists” in his new role. The...
Agriculture
Environment
Rise in nitrous oxide emissions primarily due to farming - research
Global nitrous oxide emissions from human activities have increased by 40% between 1980 and 2020, primarily due to farming practices,...
Agri-Business
CSO: Agriculture, forestry and fishing labour force grows by 6,500
The number of people employed in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector has increased by 6,500 in quarter one (Q1)...
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...
Agri-Business
Most soils currently close to saturation - Met Éireann
Most soils are currently close to saturation with very little improvement expected over the coming week, according to the latest...
Agri-Business
Agri sector among highest with expat employment rate
The agriculture and fisheries sector has been revealed to have one of the highest expat employment levels globally, employing over...
Agri-Business
CSO: 9% increase in people working in agriculture
The number of people employed in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector increased by around 9% in the fourth quarter...
Agri-Business
State to monitor impact of CAP biodiversity measures
The state will monitor the impact of measures for biodiversity implemented under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by 2027, according...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food trade records surplus of €6.9bn
The monthly EU agri-food trade surplus has reached its highest level over the last three years at €6.9 billion in...
Agri-Business
Thousands attend showdown of farmer protests in Berlin
Thousands of farmers have attended a rally at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin today (Monday, January 15), following a week...
Agri-Business
'Very high' uptake of measures needed for 25% emissions cut
A “very high” uptake of mitigation measures and future technologies is needed to reach the 25% emissions reduction target for...
Agri-Business
German farmers protest against cut in tax reliefs
German farmers have been protesting at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin against government plans to cut farmer tax reliefs in...
Environment
Farmers worldwide and their transition to 'climate-smart agriculture'
Many farmers worldwide consider strategies to adapt to climate change as “business as usual” in their countries, a producer-led global...
Agri-Business
More farm inspections needed to reduce water quality risk - EPA
More farm inspections and follow-up enforcement is needed to reduce the risk of agricultural activities negatively impacting on water quality,...
Agri Politics
'Agriculture must be supported' - Sinn Féin president
The Sinn Féin president, Mary Lou McDonald, has told her party’s Ard Fheis that “agriculture must be supported as it...
Environment
€4.3bn investment needed for 'energy transition' in agriculture - Davy
A new report shows that least €129 billion will need to be invested in “dedicated energy transition” measures between 2024...
Agri-Business
DAFM will fight to ensure farmers' share of nature fund - Heydon
Ministers at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) will fight “very hard” to ensure that farmers get...
Agri-Business
Irish food production almost 6% higher than last year
Irish food production has increased by 5.6% between June and August 2023, when compared to the same period last year,...