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Commission sets up European Board on Agriculture and Food
James Hanly
This move was one of the recommendations of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture that aims to enhance dialogue, trust and multi-stakeholder participation.
4 December 2024 Editorial
Farm payments – a mixed bag
The rollout of payments under these two schemes and the Eco Scheme is among the best in Europe.
4 December 2024 Forestry
My Farming Week: Seamus Foley, Ballyhar Road, Killarney, Co Kerry
Christmas tree grower Seamus Foley runs his seasonal enterprise with his father Nicholas in Killarney.
Farmers 'running out of' win-win solutions
When it comes to emissions reductions, farmers have a lot done but will need help to ultimately reach the 25% target set out in the Climate Action Plan.
4 December 2024 News
Applications open for sustainable forest harvesting machinery grant
The grant will provide support to forestry contractors and timber hauliers for the purchase of new forest machinery that will optimise environmental performance.
4 December 2024 Forestry
Important day for Irish democracy and Irish farmers
This election matters to farmers - and farmers matter to the outcome of this election.
30 November 2024 News
Manage slurry as you do silage or milking – IFA
IFA environment chair, John Murphy, urged farmers to invest in extra slurry storage, to give them control over when they can spread, while speaking on a panel at the Irish Farmers Journal Dairy Day.
27 November 2024 News
Is there an agreed vision for Project Connect?
Some involved in the initiative want a strong voice for the agri-sector; others contend that Project Connect should simply be a research hub and data archive for the sector.
27 November 2024 Dealer
Panel to advise Muir on new green quango
Minister Muir supports the creation of an independent environmental protection agency in NI
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Working with water and wildlife in Co Wexford
Joe Roche is a great example of a commercial dairy farmer with a genuine interest in protecting the water quality and natural habitats on his farm, writes Brendan Dunford.
20 November 2024 Climate and environment
Concerns over CPOs, privacy and TB risks from west Cork greenways
IFA senior official met with Cork County Council to highlight farmer concerns over the council’s plans to construct three new regional greenways.
20 November 2024 News
INHFA calls for scorecard and payment changes in ACRES
This comes following a meeting organised by Luke Ming Flanagan with European Commission officials.
19 November 2024 News