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Niall Hurson on 02 Oct 2019
Timeline: cattle and sheep thefts 2018-2019
Niall Hurson recounts the details of 12 separate reported thefts of livestock from farms in the past two years.
Niall Hurson on 06 Sep 2019
Over 3,000 apply for BEAM in two days
An additional 3,118 farmers have applied to the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure Scheme inside two days.
Niall Hurson on 06 Sep 2019
BEAM changes needed to avoid money being left behind - IFA
The IFA has called on Minister Creed to alter application conditions for the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM).
Niall Hurson on 06 Sep 2019
Weekend weather: intermittent showers and sunny spells
A dull start to the weekend with sunny spells on the way, according to Met Éireann.
Niall Hurson on 05 Sep 2019
Strong environmental scheme a necessity in next CAP – IFA
IFA president Joe Healy believes the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed and the EU Commission must recognise and reward the positive value that hill farmers have on climate action.
Niall Hurson on 05 Sep 2019
Changing of the guard at Gurteen College
Mike Paerson has ended his tenure as principal of Gurteen College.
Niall Hurson on 05 Sep 2019
McGuinness: beef crisis debate to ignite Commission into action
Midlands-Northwest MEP Mairead McGuinness hopes a new debate around the beef crisis will ignite the EU Commission into action.
Niall Hurson on 05 Sep 2019
Beef Plan labels legal action against it ‘unfair’
The claim has been made three weeks after Beef Plan protests suspended.
Niall Hurson on 05 Sep 2019
Watch: jackknifed Liffey Mills lorry blocks M7
The incident is believed to have taken place shortly after 8am this morning.
Niall Hurson on 05 Sep 2019
‘Factories will defer legal action for talks’ - MII
A statement from Meat Industry Ireland has called on Minister Creed to facilitate a new round of talks.
Niall Hurson on 04 Sep 2019
€33.5m investment announced for regional laboratories
A 10 year development plan has been launched for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s regional laboratories.
Niall Hurson on 17 Sep 2019
Ploughing and FBD team up on child safety
Over 40,000 wristbands will be handed out to children at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.