Taoiseach
Amy Forde on 07 Jun 2021
IFA to hold nationwide rally next week in county towns
It will be the first large-scale demonstration by the IFA since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Siobhán Walsh on 19 May 2021
‘Farming uniquely placed as carbon source and sink’ – Taoiseach
The Taoiseach has said that farming is unique as it is a carbon source and sink, but the sink is not currently accounted for.
Niall Hurson on 12 May 2021
Taoiseach defends call for An Taisce to reverse its High Court appeal
An Taoiseach recognised significant challenges presented to agriculture in the Government’s latest climate bill.
Niall Hurson on 18 Mar 2021
NARGC calls on Taoiseach to remove Minister Noonan from NPWS
Game council says an Taoiseach Micheál Martin has a responsibility to ensure that his ministers deal with their remits in a fair and impartial way.
Pat O'Toole on 17 Mar 2021
Irish still barred from US farm work
As Michael Martin 'meets' President Biden next week, irish farm workers hope rto see their case advanced
on 03 Feb 2021
66th IFA AGM
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the AGM was held remotely for the first time in the IFA’s history
Niall Hurson on 03 Feb 2021
Impact assessment of Farm to Fork and Green Deal must happen – Taoiseach
The guarantee was made at the IFA AGM on Thursday, following a call for commitment to the impact assessment by IFA president Tim Cullinan.
Niall Hurson on 03 Feb 2021
Beef farmers bear the brunt of Commission policy contradictions – IFA
The IFA president said the Mercosur trade deal cannot progress along with the existing access granted to beef not produced to Irish standards.
Niall Hurson on 28 Jan 2021
Minister confirms consultation on new REPS to begin on Friday
The IFA has called for the scheme to be accessible to new entrants to farming and the 3,000 who left AEOS in 2018.
Amy Forde on 28 Jan 2021
Current CAP reform could cut Basic Payment by 30% – IFA president
After his first 12 months in office, IFA president Tim Cullinan cited CAP reform and climate change in his IFA AGM speech.
Caitríona Morrissey on 28 Jan 2021
€1.5bn REPS-2 programme to encourage ‘greener’ farming – Taoiseach
Micheál Martin told the IFA AGM that agriculture is entering a decade of change.
Niall Hurson on 13 Jan 2021
Strong meat export performance in 2020 despite challenges – MII
While the value of beef and poultry exports fell by 2%, the pigmeat and sheepmeat sectors showed strong growth, up 14% and 12% respectively.
Niall Hurson on 23 Dec 2020
Looking back: The farming A to Z of 2020
We take a look back at the talking points of the past year.
Niall Hurson on 11 Dec 2020
Deal opportunity must be taken to avoid devastation for rural Ireland - ICOS
ICOS has warned that it is highly unlikely that tariff costs will be recouped from the UK consumer and, more probable, it will be Irish farmers that will pay.
Niall Hurson on 01 Oct 2020
Irish food exports take 30% drop in no-deal scenario - report
Imports have also been forecast to decline by 33.6% in the event of no-deal.
Barry Cassidy on 30 Sep 2020
GLAS set for rollover but REPS pushed back
Efforts to secure funds for an extension to GLAS will see a REPS pilot pushed to the second half of 2021, the Irish Farmers Journal understands.
Barry Cassidy on 11 Sep 2020
Agriculture's 10-year road map due in coming months - Taoiseach
An Taoiseach Michéal Martin has reaffirmed a Government commitment to publish a road map for the agricultural sector for the next decade before the end of the year.
Pat O'Toole on 02 Sep 2020
McConalogue appointed Minister for Agriculture
The Donegal TD has been confirmed by Taoiseach Micheal Martin, with a full plate of issues for him to tackle.
Niall Hurson on 02 Sep 2020
McConalogue named as new Minister for Agriculture
Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has been named as the replacement for Dara Calleary. Niall Hurson and Barry Cassidy report.
Amy Forde on 26 Aug 2020
New Minister for Agriculture to be appointed next week
The now former Minister Calleary was in the job for 38 days after he replaced Barry Cowen, who was fired in July after 17 days in the role for a previous drink-driving offence.