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Farmers don’t need 'lecturing' on climate - Taoiseach
Rachel Donovan
Taoiseach Simon Harris said it's time for the agricultural sector to start "getting treated with a little bit of respect."
24 April 2024 Community
Recent spell of weather hits farming hard
What the recent weather patterns have brought to the doorsteps of Irish farmers is misery and hardship, writes Macra national president Elaine Houlihan.
24 April 2024 Community
Minister’s tillage payment falls far short
A credible package that gives some hope to specialist tillage growers is needed.
TDs, councillors and action groups oppose 318ac Tipperary solar farm
A decision on whether or not to grant planning permission for a proposed Tipperary solar farm which faced significant local opposition is due in the coming days.
22 April 2024 News
Cost benefits analysis needed on greenway funding - INHFA
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has called for cost benefits analysis on the greenway programme before the start of any new projects.
19 April 2024 News
Lough Funshinagh flooding: 'the worst year in living memory'
Farmers surrounding Lough Funshinagh highlighted that the situation is dire and that they are living in hope that water will recede.
17 April 2024 News
Over €7m in funding to protect archaeological monuments
Minister Noonan has announced €7.4m in funding for local monuments around the country.
15 April 2024 News
TUS named Ireland's first ADHD friendly University
Technological University of Shannon (TUS), has been certified by ADHD Ireland as a university that’s inclusive of neurodiversity, writes Sarah McIntosh
13 April 2024 News
ICSA group to host farmer support gathering due to weather
ICSA’s life focus group will host the gathering this Sunday where farmers can discuss their problems in relation to the current wet weather.
12 April 2024 News
'Everything is connected': protecting future generations with farming techniques
Rising temperatures, endless droughts and devastating floods – an unrelenting cycle of extreme weather is pushing communities in Malawi into deadly hunger.
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Health special: screening tests that could save your life
Screening tests can catch a health condition even before it starts causing symptoms. Here are the top preventive measures for women, writes Margaret Hawkins.
11 April 2024 Health
Tirlán launches scheme for River Slaney
The country's largest co-op will work to improve the environmental footprint of farming along the River Slaney catchment.
10 April 2024 Climate and environment