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Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Eamon Scanlon has accused the Fine Gael government of obstructing rural development through its “hands-off approach”. Deputy Scanlon was commenting following the launch of Fianna Fáil’s 10 point action plan to address the fodder and farm income crises. Farmers across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have…

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is reigniting its forestry campaign with a series of meetings around the country. They launched the camapign earlier this year and say that now proper action is needed. They state the current government policy on the issue is not working. Gerry Loftus is…

It’s that time of the year again with the Ploughing Championships set to start next week. The national event has become the go-to networking event of the year not just for agriculture but for cultural, economical and of course political interests. President Michael D. Higgins will open the event on…

47 people died as a result of work-related incidents in 2017. Figures from the Health and Safety Authority’s annual report show the agricultural sector again has the highest fatality rate – recording 24 deaths last year. Almost 10,000 inspections were carried out by the body in 2017, resulting in fines…

A new fund to tackle climate change is launching today coming on the heels of a report that ranks Ireland as the 2nd worst EU nation at tackling climate change. It’s part of the Ireland 2040 Plan and aims to reduce carbon emissions in agriculture with the theme of ‘Empowering…