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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Calls for a survey to assess impacts of forestry on rural communities
On this week's programme people in Leitrim are to lobby the government to carry out a survey to find out the exact impact forestry...
Chinese ambassador hopes to develop agricultural relationship with Ireland
The Chinese Ambassador was in Sligo yesterday.
Speaking about the importance of exports to China, the ambassador Dr. Yue Xiaoyong said based on its good...
Donegal TD hits out at agriculture minister over tillage fund
Calls for an emergency fund to be set up for tillage farmers have so far been rejected at a government level.
Fianna Fáil Agriculture Spokesperson...