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Tommy Moyles on 27 Jan 2022
Five-year lease available for c68-acre Galway farm
A large farm in east Galway with excellent access is up for lease with Joseph Naughton Auctioneers.
Amy Forde on 17 Jan 2022
Heifers make over €2,400 for Hooves 4 Hospice
Edenderry and District Lions Club member Matt Merrick sold two heifers last month, with all proceeds going to Hooves 4 Hospice.
Amii McKeever on 12 Jan 2022
A weight off her shoulders
A week before Christmas, every Weight Watchers coach employed by the Irish franchise was laid off. Amii McKeever speaks with Caraldine Nolan about her journey with it and where she is going now.
Contributor on 12 Jan 2022
Time to protect sheep farmers from irresponsible behaviour of dog owners
The IFA launched a ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign in early 2021.
Ilka Denker on 05 Jan 2022
My Country Living: John Murray of Doon Social Farming "community at heart"
John Murray is using retirement to give back to the community. In social farming, he has found a worthwhile cause. In conversation with Ilka Denker.
Contributor on 05 Jan 2022
IFA meets Commissioner McGuinness on key farming issues at EU Level
CAP reform, input prices and Brexit were just some of the issues discussed.
Contributor on 05 Jan 2022
European Commission has six months to approve CAP plans
A number of public consultations on CAP took place in 2021.
Matt Dempsey on 05 Jan 2022
Dempsey at Large: plans for projects of national importance
It’s very clear we need major investment in a number of key areas. Housing and energy stand out.
Barry Murphy on 31 Dec 2021
43% jump in Leaving Cert higher level ag science students
Since 2011, higher level agricultural science students have received the lowest or second-lowest average points a total of eight times.
Contributor on 29 Dec 2021
Graduate development programme for agriculture and food sector
Find out more about the diploma in leadership for the agriculture and food sector.
Stephen Robb on 29 Dec 2021
On-farm renewable energy: what's in store for 2022
The Government has set 2022 up to be a landmark year for farmers in the renewable energy transition but now it’s time to follow through.
Amii McKeever on 29 Dec 2021
Cold comfort – sea swimming to clear your head
Three Dublin sea swimmers explained to Amii McKeever why they swim in the cold waters of Rush North Beach, what brought them together and what keeps them going “not every day but most days".
Amy Forde on 28 Dec 2021
Almost 500 livestock worrying incidents reported in two years
There were 82 livestock worrying incidents in Cork in 2020, figures from the Department of Rural Affairs show.
Rachel Donovan on 25 Dec 2021
UCD ag science graduate living and working in Uganda
Living 10,000km away in Hoima, Uganda, Lucy Reid hopes to make it home to Co Offaly this Christmas to celebrate with her friends and family.
Stephen Robb on 22 Dec 2021
IFA and Bord Gáis Energy launch solar PV pilot
The IFA says the project will involve farmers in all sectors, farm sizes and locations in order to gain comprehensive data on micro-generation on farms.
Barry Murphy on 22 Dec 2021
Farmer caught in farm inspection scam
A man posing as a Department of Agriculture inspector informed the farmer that he was non-compliant and asked him to hand over a sum of money.
Barry Murphy on 22 Dec 2021
No white Christmas for Irish farmers
Saturday is forecast to be a wet day with mild temperatures. Rain will clear to drier conditions by the morning of St Stephen’s Day.
Ciara Leahy on 15 Dec 2021
Making new traditions
Some Irish families won’t be making it home for Christmas this year, but they tell Ciara Leahy how they won’t let it get them down.
Janine Kennedy on 15 Dec 2021
Thursday night sessions at the unique pub that is Jim of the Mills
You'll find music, yarn-spinning, community and song at Jim of the Mills; one of Ireland's most unique pubs (and if you fancy a cup of tea, just pop into the kitchen). Janine Kennedy writes
Barry Murphy on 13 Dec 2021
RTÉ showing ‘huge disrespect’ to agriculture – Lombard
Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard said RTÉ has left the agricultural correspondent role vacant for the last eight months despite filling others in that time.