Climate group says EPA 'caved' to agriculture sector The EPA caved to pressure from the agricultural sector to dumb down its messaging on food waste and meat consumption after it deleted a tweet suggesting people reduce their red meat intake, according to the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition. Ireland • 29 Aug 23
Climate group says EPA 'caved' to agriculture sector The EPA caved to pressure from the agricultural sector to dumb down its messaging on food waste and meat consumption after it deleted a tweet suggesting people reduce their red meat intake, according to the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition. Ireland • 29 Aug 23
EPA deletes 'eat less meat' tweet following IFA protest A tweet advocating consumers cut back on red meat consumption has been deleted by the Environmental Protection Agency following objections from the Irish Farmers' Association. Agriculture • 29 Aug 23
EPA deletes 'eat less meat' tweet following IFA protest A tweet advocating consumers cut back on red meat consumption has been deleted by the Environmental Protection Agency following objections from the Irish Farmers' Association. Agriculture • 29 Aug 23
Jail and fines for 'mutilation' of cropping dogs ears The Government has introduced measures to further crack down on the practice of cropping or clipping dogs' ears, which has has been illegal for a decade. Agriculture • 25 Aug 23
Jail and fines for 'mutilation' of cropping dogs ears The Government has introduced measures to further crack down on the practice of cropping or clipping dogs' ears, which has has been illegal for a decade. Agriculture • 25 Aug 23
Ireland, WFP 'working closely' to reverse hunger crisis Senior members of the World Food Programme - headed by its Executive Director Cindy McCain - have held meetings in Dublin with NGOs and politicians, including Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. Ireland • 24 Aug 23
Ireland, WFP 'working closely' to reverse hunger crisis Senior members of the World Food Programme - headed by its Executive Director Cindy McCain - have held meetings in Dublin with NGOs and politicians, including Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. Ireland • 24 Aug 23
Multispecies pastures produce more fodder, study shows New research on using plants other than grass in pastures show major environmental benefits and cost savings for farmers. Ireland • 23 Aug 23
Multispecies pastures produce more fodder, study shows New research on using plants other than grass in pastures show major environmental benefits and cost savings for farmers. Ireland • 23 Aug 23
Lab-grown meats are 'only a matter of time' - FSAI It is only a matter of time before the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) receives applications for lab-grown meat to be developed for Irish consumers, the authority said. Ireland • 10 Aug 23
Lab-grown meats are 'only a matter of time' - FSAI It is only a matter of time before the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) receives applications for lab-grown meat to be developed for Irish consumers, the authority said. Ireland • 10 Aug 23
Rise in population, breeding territories of corncrake A survey by the NPWS has found a 35% increase in the population of critically endangered corncrake birds in Ireland over the past five years, although the overall numbers remain very small. Ireland • 10 Aug 23
Rise in population, breeding territories of corncrake A survey by the NPWS has found a 35% increase in the population of critically endangered corncrake birds in Ireland over the past five years, although the overall numbers remain very small. Ireland • 10 Aug 23
Calls for grants to farmers liable for damaged trees There have been calls for financial supports for landowners and farmers who face thousands of euro in bills to remove dying roadside ash trees from their land. Ireland • 07 Aug 23
Calls for grants to farmers liable for damaged trees There have been calls for financial supports for landowners and farmers who face thousands of euro in bills to remove dying roadside ash trees from their land. Ireland • 07 Aug 23
Three new farming apprenticeships to begin in September People wishing to gain farming qualifications through the apprenticeships system will soon be able to do so as three such apprenticeships begin this September. Ireland • 07 Aug 23
Three new farming apprenticeships to begin in September People wishing to gain farming qualifications through the apprenticeships system will soon be able to do so as three such apprenticeships begin this September. Ireland • 07 Aug 23
EU approves €1.3bn forestry programme for Ireland The European Commission has approved Ireland's new €1.3 billion forestry programme after months of consideration and negotiations with the Government. Ireland • 03 Aug 23
EU approves €1.3bn forestry programme for Ireland The European Commission has approved Ireland's new €1.3 billion forestry programme after months of consideration and negotiations with the Government. Ireland • 03 Aug 23
Teenager overcome by slurry fumes urges farm safety A young farmer who was hospitalised after being overcome by fumes from agitated slurry two years ago is urging farmers to be more vigilant. Ireland • 16 Jul 23
Teenager overcome by slurry fumes urges farm safety A young farmer who was hospitalised after being overcome by fumes from agitated slurry two years ago is urging farmers to be more vigilant. Ireland • 16 Jul 23
New agri-food regulator will 'promote fairness' The bill to establish the office of the new agri-food regulator - An Rialálaí Agraibhia - has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Agriculture • 12 Jul 23
New agri-food regulator will 'promote fairness' The bill to establish the office of the new agri-food regulator - An Rialálaí Agraibhia - has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Agriculture • 12 Jul 23
Farming organisations wary as EU passes new nature law For months now the proposals for the Nature Restoration Law have provoked heated debate and exchanges between farming organisations and environmental and other NGOs. Ireland • 14 Jul 23
Farming organisations wary as EU passes new nature law For months now the proposals for the Nature Restoration Law have provoked heated debate and exchanges between farming organisations and environmental and other NGOs. Ireland • 14 Jul 23
61 hours: The journey endured by thousands of Irish bull calves For months, RTÉ Investigates has been looking into Ireland's dairy boom. The investigation has uncovered animal welfare issues at marts and breaches of regulations on the transport of animals in mainland Europe. investigations unit • 09 Jul 23
61 hours: The journey endured by thousands of Irish bull calves For months, RTÉ Investigates has been looking into Ireland's dairy boom. The investigation has uncovered animal welfare issues at marts and breaches of regulations on the transport of animals in mainland Europe. investigations unit • 09 Jul 23
Consultation on reduction scheme for the dairy herd The Department of Agriculture has commenced a consultation on a voluntary reduction scheme for the dairy herd. Agriculture • 23 Jun 23
Consultation on reduction scheme for the dairy herd The Department of Agriculture has commenced a consultation on a voluntary reduction scheme for the dairy herd. Agriculture • 23 Jun 23
Drained peatland emissions overestimated - Teagasc A new study by scientists at agricultural research and advisory body Teagasc claims Environmental Protection Agency estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from drained peatlands are hugely overstated, due to an overestimation of the amount of drained peat grassland in the country. Teagasc • 23 Jun 23
Drained peatland emissions overestimated - Teagasc A new study by scientists at agricultural research and advisory body Teagasc claims Environmental Protection Agency estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from drained peatlands are hugely overstated, due to an overestimation of the amount of drained peat grassland in the country. Teagasc • 23 Jun 23
Decision due on scheme to cut dairy herd - McConalogue A decision on a possible scheme to reduce the national dairy herd will be made "over the next few months", Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said. Ireland • 31 May 23
Decision due on scheme to cut dairy herd - McConalogue A decision on a possible scheme to reduce the national dairy herd will be made "over the next few months", Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said. Ireland • 31 May 23
Agri-Food Regulator step closer as bill passes in Dáil The bill to establish an Agri-Food Regulator to be known as An Rialálaí Agraibhia that will examine commercial relationships between food producers, processors and retailers has been passed in the Dáil. Ireland • 24 May 23
Agri-Food Regulator step closer as bill passes in Dáil The bill to establish an Agri-Food Regulator to be known as An Rialálaí Agraibhia that will examine commercial relationships between food producers, processors and retailers has been passed in the Dáil. Ireland • 24 May 23
Niamh Lenehan appointed CEO of new agri-food regulator Niamh Lenehan has been appointed CEO designate of An Rialálaí Agrabhia, a new State regulatory body that will examine commercial relationships between food producers, processors and retailers. Agriculture • 22 May 23
Niamh Lenehan appointed CEO of new agri-food regulator Niamh Lenehan has been appointed CEO designate of An Rialálaí Agrabhia, a new State regulatory body that will examine commercial relationships between food producers, processors and retailers. Agriculture • 22 May 23
Appeal for more farmers to sign up for 'social farming' More farmers are needed to keep up with the growing demand for "social farming" in Ireland. Ireland • 11 May 23
Appeal for more farmers to sign up for 'social farming' More farmers are needed to keep up with the growing demand for "social farming" in Ireland. Ireland • 11 May 23
Bill to establish new agri-food regulator debated The bill that will establish a new agri-food regulator to monitor and police interactions between farmers and food producers, retailers and processors was debated in the Dáil this evening. Agriculture • 10 May 23
Bill to establish new agri-food regulator debated The bill that will establish a new agri-food regulator to monitor and police interactions between farmers and food producers, retailers and processors was debated in the Dáil this evening. Agriculture • 10 May 23
86% of respondents to consultation support deer cull A public consultation on the future management of the population of deer in Ireland has found widespread support for culling. Ireland • 08 May 23
86% of respondents to consultation support deer cull A public consultation on the future management of the population of deer in Ireland has found widespread support for culling. Ireland • 08 May 23
Supermarket chains cut price of butter Following widespread falls in the price of milk across the main supermarkets over the weekend, consumers in a number of supermarket chains will also now benefit from a drop in the price of butter. Ireland • 03 May 23
Supermarket chains cut price of butter Following widespread falls in the price of milk across the main supermarkets over the weekend, consumers in a number of supermarket chains will also now benefit from a drop in the price of butter. Ireland • 03 May 23
Young farmers say rural Ireland needs to keep its youth Taoiseach Leo Varadkar alongside Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State Martin Heydon and Minister of State Pippa Hackett held a meeting with members of Macra na Feirme this afternoon. Ireland • 26 Apr 23
Young farmers say rural Ireland needs to keep its youth Taoiseach Leo Varadkar alongside Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State Martin Heydon and Minister of State Pippa Hackett held a meeting with members of Macra na Feirme this afternoon. Ireland • 26 Apr 23
Young farmers begin march from Kildare to Dublin Under grey skies and with a chill in the air, scores of people gathered at the Macra na Feirme sundial monument in Athy, Co Kildare, for this evening's march. Ireland • 25 Apr 23
Young farmers begin march from Kildare to Dublin Under grey skies and with a chill in the air, scores of people gathered at the Macra na Feirme sundial monument in Athy, Co Kildare, for this evening's march. Ireland • 25 Apr 23
