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Average payment of €8,832 under farm plan scheme
Rachel Donovan
The NPWS farm plan scheme aims to engage with farmers and landowners to enhance nature on their land.
10 May 2024 News
Dairygold puts pressure on Taoiseach to retain derogation
The removal of the derogation would have a significant negative economic impact on milk processors and farmers, Dairygold chair Seán O’Brien has said.
10 May 2024 News
Issues remain with charter of rights - IFA
It is vital to secure a new charter that is fit for purpose and serves farmers well in a practical and real way over the next number of years, IFA Connacht chair Brendan Golden has said.
Tirlán co-op appoints two new vice-chairs
Wexford farmer John Murphy has been reappointed as chair of the co-op.
10 May 2024 News
Bales of hay stolen in Clare
It is understood that six round bales of hay were stolen.
10 May 2024 News
Fall in beef price 'deliberate, targeted and geographic' - ICMSA
ICMSA livestock committee chair Michael O’Connell said that the Irish beef market was now quickly sliding into “a rigged game”.
10 May 2024 News
News Podcast: TB, septic tank inspections and fertiliser penalties
The latest farming news from TB herd incidence and septic tank inspections to potential penalties facing farmers who exceed their phosphorus levels.
10 May 2024 News
Increase in low emissions spreading helps reduce ammonia - EPA
Good farm practices are beginning to have a positive impact on emissions, the EPA has said.
10 May 2024 News
Case of classical BSE detected in Scotland
There is no risk to human health as a result of this isolated case, the Scottish government has confirmed.
10 May 2024 News
Live export boat refused entry to port
Since its entry point refusal, the vessel proceeded away from Ireland in a southerly direction towards the Bay of Biscay.
8 May 2024 News
Conifer trees 'driving' employment in rural areas
The "fixation" that big conifer forests are bad and broad leaf forests are good is the wrong view to have, consultant Henry Philips has said.
8 May 2024 Forestry
Beef production down almost 4% in 2023
EU beef production this year is expected to decrease by a further 2.3%.
8 May 2024 News