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Northern Ireland
RHI tariff rise is ‘interim step’ before closure
Peter McCann
The proposed regulations will see Renewable Heat Incentive payments increase from 1 November 2024.
2 October 2024 News
Over 380 solar farms in development
The solar industry is expected to deliver €2.7bn in investment into Ireland by 2030, according to a new report.
26 September 2024 News
Minister’s refusal to extend slurry deadline ‘unacceptable’ - Kenny
The final date for spreading slurry on farms in Ireland this year is 30 September 2024, with the closed period beginning on 1 October 2024.
Harris gets on his bike
Politicians were recycling posters on the way to the National Ploughing Championships, and cycling for mental health awareness on-site. An election is looming.
18 September 2024 Dealer
Womens' role in agriculture has been 'invisible' - National Women’s Council
Women do contribute to family farms, but they're invisible in terms of agribusiness, co-operatives and farming organisations, Catherine Lane from the National Women’s Council has said.
18 September 2024 News
Sinn Féin supports agri reliefs, but wants rules tightened for land investors
Mary Lou McDonald says while supports should remain for active farmers, they should not remain open for investors.
18 September 2024 News
Ploughing 2024: temperatures to soar on day one
Met Éireann data shows that it will be hottest in the afternoon on Tuesday, with highs of 20°C to 21°C.
17 September 2024 News
Future of farming is a less intensive model - Kenny
Martin Kenny returns as Sinn Féin’s agriculture spokesperson as a general election approaches, following disappointing local and European elections for the party. Here, he sets out his stall.
11 September 2024 News
‘Wriggle room’ needed on slurry spreading deadline - Sinn Féin
The party said that unpredictable weather patterns have affected fodder harvesting and slurry spreading, which has left farmers in a race against the clock to empty their tanks.
11 September 2024 News
Sinn Féin’s Kenny clarifies position on derogation
It is imperative that Government pursue a science-led partnership approach with farmers and other stakeholders on the nitrates derogation, Martin Kenny said.
6 September 2024 News
Water charge increase is another strain on farmers - Kenny
Water charges, set to increase in October, could have a negative impact on both farms and rural businesses.
19 August 2024 News
Sinn Féin criticises generational renewal commission as ‘pre-election stunt’
Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy and Claire Kerrane had previously tabled legislation in the Dáil to establish a commission on the future of family farming earlier this year.
16 August 2024 News