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Fund to improve roads to farms doubles
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan
The €21m fund provides support to upgrade rural roads and laneways, including roads to agricultural holdings.
29 July 2021 News
Watch: vulture fund backs down from farm sale
The IFA staged a protest on the family farm that was due to be sold by a vulture fund.
28 July 2021 News
Agriculture climate targets already being planned
It’s expected that agriculture and transport sectors will face the toughest scrutiny in terms of reducing targets.
Number of farmers on COVID-19 payments creeps up
The Delta variant has seen cases of the disease rising across the country.
28 July 2021 News
Duffy chairs Signpost steering group
The programme includes 100 farmers and 50 companies and organisations and aims to lead the way on climate change.
28 July 2021 News
Attorney general called in to review walks legislation
Farmers are fearful that the increase in walkers across their land could mean an increase in insurance claims.
28 July 2021 News
Over €53m in loans drawn down for farm improvement
Farmers showed a keen interest in improving farms and infrastructure.
28 July 2021 News
Only 25% of Ash Dieback scheme applicants approved
Farmers with ash that has suffered from the disease are growing increasingly frustrated.
28 July 2021 News
Dairy farmers facing more hurdles for TAMS funding
It’s understood that anything regarded as dairy expansion could be under increasing scrutiny for grant aid under the next CAP.
28 July 2021 News
Podcast: grass shortages and landing punches
This week, we hear how to handle grass shortages, strong mart trade in Birr and Anne O’Donoghue talks to boxer Christina Desmond.
28 July 2021 News
First Signpost steering group kicks off
The Teagasc Signpost Programme includes 100 farmers and 50 companies and organisations and aims to lead the way on climate change.
28 July 2021 News
My Farming Week: Mike Malone, Honeypound, Co Limerick
In the heart of Honeypound cross, Mike runs a herd of British Friesian cows and sticks to an old fashioned method of milking.
28 July 2021 News