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Peter Thomas Keaveney on 15 Sep 2021
CQMS kick-starts Irish machinery shows scene with Tullamore gig
Over 4,000 visitors made the trip to the midlands to the recent CQMS show at Molloy’s Quarry in Tullamore, Co Offaly.
Pat O'Toole on 15 Sep 2021
An Taisce received almost €3m from Government departments
The National Trust of Ireland, An Taisce, received almost €3m in funding from a variety of Government departments last year.
Stephen Robb on 15 Sep 2021
Time to get serious about renewables
Stephen Robb discusses the key renewable energy policies which will create opportunities in the renewable sector for farmers.
Amy Forde on 14 Sep 2021
Farmers ‘can’t be the whipping boys’ on water quality – Cullinan
The Oireachtas committee on agriculture met with farm organisation representatives on Tuesday, with the review of the nitrates action programme on the agenda.
David Wright on 08 Sep 2021
UK extends brexit grace periods
The announcement by Lord Frost was met with a muted response from the EU.
Peter McCann on 08 Sep 2021
New fund needed for peatland measures, says UFU
A series of broad targets for peatland restoration were contained within a DAERA consultation published in June 2021
David Wright on 08 Sep 2021
Food prices facing inflation hike
UK consumers face the prospect of significant food price rises by the end of 2021.
on 08 Sep 2021
Real negotiation with farmers needed
The national council of the IFA has approved a comprehensive submission to the CAP strategic planning consultation process.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 01 Sep 2021
‘The machinery sector doesn’t get the recognition it deserves’ – new FTMTA boss
Peter Thomas Keaveney sat down with the new executive director of the FTMTA, Michael Farrelly to find out his plans for the association.
Pat O'Toole on 01 Sep 2021
Rights of way extension proposed
Senator Alice Mary Higgins is tabling an amendment that would postpone the introduction of rights of way law changes that could disenfranchise thousands
Stephen Robb on 25 Aug 2021
Listen: 80 farm AD plants needed by 2030
A market for up to 80 farm anaerobic digestion plants could develop by 2030 under Government plans to introduce a renewable heat obligation.
Ellen Durkin on 25 Aug 2021
Naughten calls on Government to explore possible options for Lough Funshinagh
The current situation could have negative implications for climate mitigation measures across the country.
Noel Bardon on 23 Aug 2021
Use Pillar II funds to offset beef farmer payment losses – IFA
The IFA has criticised many of the proposals included in the Department’s initial draft of the CAP Strategic Plan, with the concerns of beef farmers coming to the fore of the committee’s criticism.
Amy Forde on 20 Aug 2021
‘Commitment needed from Government that it won’t impose herd cuts’
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan said such a commitment would protect the economic interests of Irish farmers.
Phelim O'Neill on 19 Aug 2021
A need to think and act globally to urgently tackle emissions
It is not within the ability of any single nation or group of nations to solve the problem of GHG emissions as it is a global problem that demands a global solution.
Pat O'Toole on 11 Aug 2021
€500m shift in CAP direct payments
The combined effect of the new CAP measures will see almost half of the €1.2bn of direct payments shift from farmer to farmer
on 11 Aug 2021
Government must back ‘Food Vision 2030’ with proper investment
The Government needs to come forward with a plan to support key sectors with maximum co-financing of the CAP.
Noel Bardon on 10 Aug 2021
Young farmers will be the key to tackling climate change – Macra
Macra na Feirme has said that encouraging young people to enter the industry will be vital in ensuring action is taken on climate change.
Noel Bardon on 10 Aug 2021
'Dawdling’ on forestry licensing obstructing climate action
A member of the Climate Advisory Council has singled out the ongoing issues in the forestry licensing process as an area holding Ireland back from meeting emission targets.
Adam Woods on 09 Aug 2021
Suckler herd capping: who are the members of the CAP consultative committee?
Adam Woods takes a look at the makeup of an important stakeholder committee in terms of finalising support models around the next CAP reform for Irish farmers.