Agri Politics
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris said that farmers and the agrifood sector may “require assistance in the time ahead”.
Agri-Business
Minister Martin Heydon said government departments “have no role" in regulating salary scales for those working in private vet practices.
Dairy
Musgrave announced that prices on SuperValu and Centra own-brand Irish butter and milk products will be reduced tomorrow (Friday, March 27).
Forestry
Minister Michael Healy-Rae has said that, on average, the processing time for Reconstitution Ash Dieback Scheme is 88 days.
Retail milk and butter price cuts announced today (Thursday, March 26) are “a massive concern” for farmers according to one organisation.
Farmers from across Europe joined campaigners outside the European Commission on World Cage Free Day (March 25).
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Minister Andrew Muir cited "resource constraints" for lack of additional tractor training for teens.
TD Danny Healy-Rae welcomed the government’s new measures to combat fuel prices, but said elements of the package are “totally unfair”.
Environment
Alex White has been appointed the new chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) for a five-year term, with effect from March 24.
Tillage
IGGG has described the government’s fuel measures as “discouraging” to tillage farmers, and suggested options to help the tillage industry.
The EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement could benefit the Irish dairy sector, according to Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh.
Tax cuts to agri-diesel announced by the government have been described as “derisory and will have little or no impact at farm level”.
Grass
Teagasc is hosting a webinar tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25) about benefits and innovations of white clover in grass-based production systems.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that conditions for commonage eligibility for farm scheme payments "have not changed".
The UUP has said it will support the Areas of Natural Constraint bill from Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer under certain conditions.
VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre has announced a new research programme focused on optimising milking technology to the individual cow.
George Finlay is a third-generation farmer based in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow who produces sheep milk on with his wife, Hannah.
Ireland and New Zealand's governments have reaffirmed their commitment to work together to reduce agricultural emissions.
The EU's air monitoring service has said that numerous factors, particularly agriculture, contributed to an expected dip in air quality.
A total of 17 of the country’s regional government offices have vacancies at present, with 54 positions unfilled.
Exports of food and live animals decreased by €23 million, figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show.
Rural Life
A “structured deer management programme” is now underway in the Achill area of Co. Mayo to improve road safety.
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has called for a carbon tax freeze following the recent rise in costs fuel and fertiliser costs.
An Irish renewable energy company is partnering with Austrian AD technology experts to expand Ireland’s biomethane production.
