Agri-Business
There have been a number of calls across the board for the government to act as fuel prices increase because of the Middle East conflict.
Agri Politics
Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has expressed her concern amid proposed changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027.
Central Bank statistics show €3.061 billion in outstanding debt for the primary ag sector, compared with €3.019 billion at the end of 2021.
Rural Life
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said Ireland needs to take a "tougher approach" to the issue of trespassing on people’s land.
Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has urged the government to "significantly beef up the existing law of trespass".
Deputy Nolan said the latest data on food prices is a "frightening insight into the financial burden that families are now facing".
Dairy
The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon has outlined the requirements that must be fulfilled for a person to deal less than 100 cattle.
Beef
DAFM has been urged not to "simply push through measures opposed by farmers" in relation to new TB proposals.
The Minister for Justice has said that his department will continue to engage with stakeholders about reforming the firearm licensing system.
Irish farmers need "practical, copper-fastened guarantees" when it comes to the Mercosur deal according to one TD.
Coillte has been in contact with An Garda Síochána as part of enforcement efforts aimed at protecting the Slieve Bloom mountain bike trails.
Quads and scramblers are "laying waste" to bike and walking trails on the Slieve Bloom Mountains, according to an independent TD .
Independent TD Carol Nolan has encouraged community groups to make a funding application to Offaly County Council.
A review of the legislation governing the issue of trespass on farmland is urgently required, according to an independent TD.
An Independent TD has raised the absence of references to farming to officials from the Department of Education in how climate action and sustainability is being presented.
One member of staff in DAFM is currently "suspended on full pay in relation to disciplinary procedures" according to minister.
Forestry
Carol Nolan has called for an "urgent review" of the recently announced €79.5 million support package for farmers impacted by ash dieback.
An independent TD has described a "rot" in the current government's progress with the private forestry sector.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has ruled out pausing planned hikes in the cost of fuel prior to the next budget, according to TD Carol Nolan.
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she has "absolutely no intention" of becoming a member of Independent Ireland.
The Independent TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan has criticised the 'lack of transparency' around DAFM reports funded by tax payers.
Pressure on Minister Eamon Ryan to address fears over Ireland's rewetting plans increases as farmers voice their concerns.
Sheep News
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has described the ongoing issue of livestock worrying as an "epidemic of violence".
