If the unholy alliance of farm bodies and industry is successful in its lobbying, the price will be our rivers and lakes
When a tribunal of inquiry is eventually set up, hopefully it will ask the right questions this time
Irish Farmers Association
What’s wool worth? ‘It’s an incredible product - natural, low carbon, biodegradable’
Mayo sheep farmer David Heraty sees an opportunity for rejuvenation in the industry beyond high-end clothing
Farmers should not be ‘penalised’ by residential zoned land tax, Taoiseach says
Simon Harris confirms that tax, which was due to kick in next year, has been deferred
‘Sharp increase’ in prevalence of blackleg seen in cattle postmortems
The factors behind the large outbreaks are unclear, but prevention is through vaccines, the agriculture department said
Ways to ease impact of residential zoned land tax on farmers set to be considered before budget
Minister for Agriculture pushing for resolution on issue that IFA and rural TDs say will pose significant difficulties for farmers
Irish farmers see income drop sharply in 2023, notes Teagasc survey
Average family farm income hit its lowest level in over a decade at less than €20,000, IFA says
Row between Coalition Ministers over suspension of €12m straw scheme
Minister of State Martin Heydon said move by Minister Charlie McConalogue with harvest under way has thrown plans of many farmers into disarray
Potato shortages: ‘The way the weather is going, it’s a bit frightening’
Fruit and veg shop has tried to encourage customers to try other varieties of potatoes to fill the gap through a TikTok video
Fianna Fáil forced to clarify position on EU farming derogation after Barry Andrews comments
MEP ‘clearly said he does not support the continuation’ of nitrates derogation, says IFA president
Should your dog go vegan? It’s one of the ways to reduce your pet’s carbon footprint
Pets consume a staggering 20 per cent of the world’s meat and fish, and an area double the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year
Late harvest and lower crop yields in store as rain delays planting
National Fodder and Food Security Committee convened as wheat, barley and beans face issues
Farmers divided on impact of Nature Restoration Law
Two farmers explain the implications of the law for them. One feels it is more in keeping with nature and the other that it will cause bogs to swell up
Farmers protest in Cork against growth of air travel as they are asked to cut their emissions
IFA’s ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration saw traffic disruption in Cork city as tractors formed convoy
Lobbying in action: How property owners got the Government to defer the new tax on unused housing land
Records show large correspondence from representative bodies, accountancy firms and individuals objecting to proposed land tax
John Bruton was ‘a deeply committed politician’: President Higgins leads tributes to former taoiseach
Leo Varadkar says former Fine Gael leader ‘one of the reasons I became involved in politics’
Far-right piggybacking on Irish farmers’ demonstrations
Farmers’ grievances ‘are not cudgels to be picked up and used by people who might have other, much wider agendas’, says head of Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
Irish farmers protest in solidarity with European counterparts
Series of concessions to agricultural sector by political leaders fail to defuse rowdy demonstrations
Thousands of farmers stage protests across country in solidarity with European demonstrations
‘Farmers are saying enough is enough’, says IFA president as thousands of tractors and farm vehicles parade in towns and on motorways
What is the Mercosur trade deal, and what would it mean for Irish farmers?
Q&A: the most controversial part of the deal was the 99,000 tonnes of South American beef to be allowed into the European market every year
Irish farmers encouraged to show solidarity with EU protests
‘Farmers watching protests across Europe are just as frustrated as farmers in other countries’ - Gorman
China confirms resumption of Irish beef exports and easing of travel rules
Higgins and Varadkar raise Irish concerns about human rights in China during visit by Chinese premier Li Qiang
Costs, weather and succession planning among top concerns for farmers, survey finds
One third of farming families unsure whether they have enough working capital to survive first half of 2024
Greater effort needed to extend nitrates derogation levels, IFA told
Minister told IFA the support of other EU nations was required to keep the present derogation, and water quality must be improved
Main parties have failed farmers but IFA must stay out of politics, says new president
Any move to support a new party to better represent the sector’s interests might quickly lead to the organisation’s demise, says Francie Gorman
Organic dairy farmers consider dumping milk due to poor prices
Many organic farmers feel more needs to be done to create organic dairy products with added value such as butter, cheese and baby formula
Farmers to get increased money for lands lost to road development
New deal adds €6,500 per acre in disturbance money, up from €3,500 under 2016 agreement
Government and big dairy at loggerheads as nitrates row rolls on
Dairy farmer group talks of ‘Government’s animosity towards the dairy sector’
Farm accidents: ‘It’s a risky business and really you need good men on machinery’
Carlow farmer Michael Purcell was lucky to survive when his outdated, cabless tractor turned over and pinned him to the ground
Most violent workplace incidents occur in health and care sectors
Workers in health, social care and related areas accounted for almost 25% of all workplace injuries reported last year - HSA statistics
Almost half of people say Government not doing enough on climate change, survey finds
Temperatures in the seas around Ireland and the UK were 3-5 degrees higher than normal in June - and climate change is to blame. Graphic: NOAA
EPA call for public to eat less meat deleted for being ‘too flippant’
Tweet in August triggered criticism from lobby groups including Irish Farmers’ Association, Freedom of Information Act request shows
Farmers losing trees to ash dieback should be compensated like dairy farmers, IFA says
‘Absolute disaster’ for many growers if supports are not forthcoming
Farmers deserve more than empty promises and stroke politics
Every political party has known for years the derogation is incompatible with our climate targets. Despite this, zero planning has been done to prepare for its reduction
‘I have the suit in the car’: Food production and a wedding on agenda at Ploughing Championships
Farmers at final day of National Ploughing Championships notice change in weather patterns and nature due to climate change
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