Discussion in Lismore on Farming, Food and Nature
There is a symbiotic relationship between farming, the food produced and the natural environment, something known by every farmer. The furtherance of this will...
Farmers reminded of December 31 deadline for Nitrates Reporting
In 2016, over 40% of Cross Compliance fines related to farmers exceeding the 170kgs of N/hectare nitrates limit or the 250kgs of N/hectare limit...
Rural TDs demand urgent Government aid for financially crippled sheep farmers
Rural TDs stand firmly with sheep farmers in their campaign for increased government support, as they bring their urgent message to the doorstep of...
‘Work Organisation’ safety video launched at open day
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon T.D. launched a video ‘Work...
IFA encourage farmers to be SunSmart
As the Irish weather becomes increasingly warmer over the summer months, IFA National Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair Alice Doyle is encouraging farmers...
First call for €100m Brexit Scheme for Agri-food sector
The first call for applications under the Government’s €100m Scheme for the Agri-food sector was opened on Wednesday.
The Scheme agreed by Government at the...
French Agriculture Minister visits Ireland to meet Minister and sign educational...
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., welcomed Marc Fesneau, the French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, and his delegation...
Dairygold to host free dairy farming conference in Fermoy
Dairygold Co-Operative Society is hosting its annual Positive Dairy Conference this Friday, 19th January in the Corrin Event Centre in Fermoy. The conference, free to...
Clearer labelling and improved accessibility can aid the ‘Sustainability Switch’ for...
Over half of Irish consumers would like to follow a more sustainable diet (61.5%) and would be more likely to do so if clearer...
Sheep farmers in crisis – IFA protest calls on processors and...
IFA held a protest in Roscommon town last week, highlighting the deepening income crisis on sheep farms.
The protest was organised following the latest price...
