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Widespread anger among farming communities over ‘unrealistic’ emissions target

There has been widespread anger among farming communities over the Government’s decision to agree a 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector. Many farmers said they have been working towards a target of slashing emissions by ...

29 Jul 2022 at 18:43

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Live animal crib makes return at new location in Dublin

Dublin’s live animal crib is to return this year but at its new home in St Stephen’s Green Park. The Christmas tradition is usually set up outside Mansion House, but it was cancelled earlier this month. However, following discussions with the ...

29 Nov 2022 at 14:28

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Just over 1% of Irish farms are organic, CSO reveals

Just over 1% of Irish farms are organic, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed. Released today (Thursday May 26), the CSO's 2020 Agriculture Census found organic farming activity takes place on just 1,686 farms out of a total of ...

26 May 2022 at 17:38

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'Law is constantly changing' - Irish farmers advised to be aware of employment rules

An agribusiness services firm is advising Irish farmers to be aware of legal obligations to employees. Ifac has issued advice to farmers across the country to ensure they stay ahead of the evolving legal landscape, with HR services ...

10 Mar 2023 at 10:40

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Latest HSA workplace fatality figures serve as reminder of farming dangers

IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair, Alice Doyle said the report from the Health and Safety Authority on workplace fatalities is a reminder of the dangers of working on farms. Farming has the highest number of work-related ...

15 Jul 2023 at 13:00

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Rule changes agreed at IFA National Council

The National Council of the Irish Farmers Association has agreed a number of rule changes. The changes were introduced to equip the organisation to deal with the challenges facing the sector and bring to a conclusion a process ...

07 Aug 2023 at 09:00

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Dairy calf to beef system has to incentivise farmers - IFA

Reacting to the draft Action Plan announced by the Minister for Agriculture on supporting Dairy Calf to Beef Systems, IFA Livestock Chairman Declan Hanrahan said the plan lacks the first and most fundamental component, which ...

24 Jan 2024 at 15:00

Arts & Entertainment

'You have to get the help' - Farmer with bipolar disorder stars in this week's Ear to the Ground

An Irish farmer living with bipolar disorder is set to feature on Ear to the Ground this week. Sheep farmer Martin Galvin lives in one of Ireland's most breathtaking areas, the picturesque Leenane in Mayo, but for a long ...

16 Jan 2024 at 12:58

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Local Green Party election candidate invited for European Parliament visit to discuss Agricultural policy

Green Party candidate for the Ballinamore LEA, Adam Ó Ceallaigh, attended the European Parliament in Brussels, last week, on the invitation of Green Party MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan, and the European Green ...

16 Jan 2024 at 11:39

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New appointments in IFA - Patrick McCormick elected National Treasurer

The chair of Monaghan IFA Patrick McCormick has been elected National Treasurer of IFA. At this year's AGM, he was elected by members of the National Council for a four-year term. Patrick McCormick said a ...

17 Jan 2024 at 15:00

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Farmers are the unsung heroes of climate action, new IFA President tells AGM

In his inauguration speech at the 69th AGM of the Irish Farmers Association supported by FBD, IFA President Francie Gorman said Irish farmers are the unsung heroes of climate action and biodiversity. ...

19 Jan 2024 at 11:00

National News

Tanaiste to ‘reflect’ on issues raised by farmers at Fianna Fail think-in

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said he will “reflect” on issues raised by the Irish Farmers’ Association as the organisation stages a large protest outside the annual Fianna Fail think-in. More than a ...

11 Sept 2023 at 18:17

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