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As Nature Restoration Law gets “stuck again” - ICMSA call for complete reassessment

The decision of the EU Environment Council not to proceed with a vote on the proposed EU Nature Restoration Act was absolutely correct and the continuing reservations about the excesses of the law must lead to a complete re-assessment of both the ...

07 Apr 2024 at 16:00

Farming & Rural Affairs

INHFA calls for new legislation around dog control and public indemnity

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have launched their policy paper on public access that calls for new legislation around dog control, public indemnity and a public education programme. Speaking on this, National Vice-President ...

21 Jun 2022 at 14:04

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Opening of new €25 million scheme to support the dairy beef sector

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., announced the opening of a new support measure for dairy farmers producing calves destined for beef production. The Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) has a budget of €25 ...

01 Apr 2024 at 09:00

Farming & Rural Affairs

Budget will be a major test for Government says IFA President

Addressing the recent Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture last week, IFA President Joe Healy said farm families are under serious pressure as cashflow tightens heading into the Autumn. He set out the farm scheme and taxation measures ...

21 Sept 2016 at 12:51

Farming & Rural Affairs

Macra na Feirme Launch ‘Safe Agri Skills’

The number of deaths, serious injuries and near misses in farming are truly frightening and we need a change of attitude in our industry. Macra is asking members to take the lead on farm safety, with the launch of their ‘Safe Agri Skills’ ...

22 Sept 2016 at 16:45

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Closing date approaching for submission of weights under Dairy Beef Calf Scheme

The deadline for submitting calf weights under the Dairy Beef Calf Scheme is fast approaching and the Chairperson of ICMSA’s Livestock Committee, Des Morrison advised farmers who have applied for this scheme to ensure that the calves are ...

27 Oct 2022 at 17:21

Farming & Rural Affairs

New initiatives to promote rural development and farm diversification

Two new initiatives to promote rural development and farm diversification were launched today by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Andrew Doyle TD. The two initiatives are funded by the Department ...

22 Sept 2016 at 14:30

Farming & Rural Affairs

Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association issue open letter to Minister Eamon Ryan

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has issued an open letter to Minister Eamon Ryan in relation to poposals around Climate Change Targets. Dear Minister Ryan, I am writing to you as President of the Irish Natura & Hill ...

26 Jul 2022 at 09:13

Farming & Rural Affairs

RSA ‘pragmatic approach’ to delivery of animal fodder welcomed

Following representations made by IFA, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has agreed to “adopt a pragmatic approach when reviewing drivers’ hours compliance with driving and resting time periods” in respect of delivery and ...

12 Apr 2018 at 13:31

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New farm safety measures aim to reduce risk on farms

IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair Alice Doyle said new farm safety measures announced by Minister Martin Heydon will support farmers in safeguarding themselves while working. The measure will provide a financial ...

29 Jun 2023 at 09:00

Farming & Rural Affairs

Forgotten farmer issue is still unresolved

"Once again this week I have been in contact with the Department to see if there is funding for the 'forgotten farmer' and now they saying that they cannot take the funding out of the National Reserve and there ...

15 Mar 2017 at 12:36

Farming & Rural Affairs

Extend the slurry spreading season says O'Rourke

Carrigallen County Councillor Paddy O'Rourke has criticised Environment Minister Simon Coveney for his failure to extend the slurry spreading season given the difficult weather conditions experienced by ...

17 Oct 2016 at 16:00

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