MEP calls for Brexit negotiations to include impact on Ireland
The impact on Ireland of Britain’s departure from the EU must be reflected in future Brexit negotiations. That was the plea made in the European Parliament recently by Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune. She told…
Farm succession plan welcomed
Macra na Feirme has welcome the launch today by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed of the farm succession partnership. This partnership proposal was announced in last year’s budget. Farm families will receive a €25,000 tax…
Teagasc praised for exceptional services despite reduction in funding & staff
Despite continuous reduction in funding and staffing Teagasc had continued to provide the exceptional advisory and educational services necessary to support farmers as they seek sustainability in an increasingly challenging environment. This was the view…
Special feature on farm safety
We’ll be hearing about fresh calls for a Brexit Minister with sole responsibility in that area as the UK prepares to leave the EU and as the winter months set in we’ll be doing a…
New IFA Director General named
The Irish Farmers Association has announced the appointment of Damian McDonald as it’s new director general following an appointment process overseen by KPMG. He is the current Chief Executive Officer of Horse Sport Ireland and…
Efforts ongoing to secure funding for victims of farm accidents
Efforts are ongoing to secure funding for a mentoring programme for victims of farm accidents. It’s all part of the work to the EMBRACE group which was set up in to support families who have…
McConologue: Minister for Brexit needed
An overall response and a Minister with sole responsibility is needed to tackle the fallout from Brexit. That’s according to the Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson Charlie McConologue who chaired a debate on Agriculture at a…