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Widespread anger among farming communities over ‘unrealistic’ emissions target

There has been widespread anger among farming communities over the Government’s decision to agree a 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector. Many farmers said they have been working towards a target of slashing emissions by ...

29 Jul 2022 at 18:43

National News

Live animal crib makes return at new location in Dublin

Dublin’s live animal crib is to return this year but at its new home in St Stephen’s Green Park. The Christmas tradition is usually set up outside Mansion House, but it was cancelled earlier this month. However, following discussions with the ...

29 Nov 2022 at 14:28

National News

Just over 1% of Irish farms are organic, CSO reveals

Just over 1% of Irish farms are organic, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed. Released today (Thursday May 26), the CSO's 2020 Agriculture Census found organic farming activity takes place on just 1,686 farms out of a total of ...

26 May 2022 at 17:38

National News

'Law is constantly changing' - Irish farmers advised to be aware of employment rules

An agribusiness services firm is advising Irish farmers to be aware of legal obligations to employees. Ifac has issued advice to farmers across the country to ensure they stay ahead of the evolving legal landscape, with HR services ...

10 Mar 2023 at 10:40

Arts & Entertainment

'You have to get the help' - Farmer with bipolar disorder stars in this week's Ear to the Ground

An Irish farmer living with bipolar disorder is set to feature on Ear to the Ground this week. Sheep farmer Martin Galvin lives in one of Ireland's most breathtaking areas, the picturesque Leenane in Mayo, but for a long time his ...

16 Jan 2024 at 12:58

National News

Tanaiste to ‘reflect’ on issues raised by farmers at Fianna Fail think-in

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said he will “reflect” on issues raised by the Irish Farmers’ Association as the organisation stages a large protest outside the annual Fianna Fail think-in. More than a hundred farmers set up a ...

11 Sept 2023 at 18:17

National News

Tanaiste agrees to meet farmers protesting outside Fianna Fail event

Tanaiste Micheal Martin and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue have agreed to meet a delegation from the Irish Farmers’ Association as the organisation stages a large protest outside the annual Fianna Fail think-in. ...

11 Sept 2023 at 11:39

National News

Cost-of-living measures are budget priority, Martin tells Fianna Fail think-in

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has told his party’s annual think-in there is a need to “combine urgent priorities with protecting Ireland against very real immediate and long-term threats”. Speaking at the event at ...

11 Sept 2023 at 15:28

National News

Thousands of Irish farmers to receive GLAS+ payments totaling €650,000

Balancing payments under the GLAS+ scheme worth €650,000 are being issued to over 3,000 Irish farmers. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, announced the commencement of the ...

30 Jun 2022 at 13:33

Local News

Latest HSA workplace fatality figures serve as reminder of farming dangers

IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair, Alice Doyle said the report from the Health and Safety Authority on workplace fatalities is a reminder of the dangers of working on farms. Farming has the highest ...

16 Jul 2023 at 11:00

Probe after salmonella found in eight poultry flocks

National News

Outbreak of salmonella in eight poultry flocks triggers investigation

An outbreak of salmonella in eight chicken flocks in Ireland is being investigated. Restrictions have been placed on the birds, which are in a number of different locations, the Department of Agriculture,...

30 Jan 2023 at 15:49

Local News

Justice Minister urged to increase garda numbers to tackle rural crime

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has been urged to increase Garda numbers to tackle rural crime. Farmers have raised a “recurring problem” of gangs of men with dogs going on to farms and threatening ...

29 Oct 2022 at 19:23

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