Agri Politics
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must support all farmers.
There should be "no CPO" for recreational greenways across private farmland or family homes, farmers and landowners urged today.
Rural Life
The INHFA has said that Ireland's upcoming Nature Restoration Plan is "still a major concern despite assurances".
Schemes
There are fresh calls for the next CAP budget to include "increased funding to a minimum of 130% of the current budget".
Agri-Business
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has called for "urgent" government action.
The INHFA has welcomed that the bluetongue vaccine will be available as an option under the beef and sheep welfare schemes.
The chair of the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration (IAC) Dr Aoibhinn Ní...
The INHFA has said that it is withdrawing its support from a key advisory committee on the Nature Restoration Law.
The INHFA is calling for "urgent action" to be taken by government to address escalating energy costs for farmers and rural areas.
Ireland will take up the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU from July 1, and will hold that position until December 31.
Beef
The department has been called on to add vaccination for bluetongue virus (BTV) as an action under two key livestock schemes.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association is calling for "immediate and meaningful" reform of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme.
Sheep
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon urged dog owners to act responsibly and ensure their pets are under control during the lambing season.
Representatives from several farming groups have reacted to the Oireachtas Committee agri committee meeting with Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin.
INHFA vice president John Joe Fitzgerald has called on the government to help farmers with the cost of bluetongue vaccines.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has called for the chair and board of Bord Bia to step aside.
INHFA's National Chair, Michael McDonnell has called on Teagasc to commit to dedicated long-term research into farming in Ireland’s uplands.
The INHFA has called for any future chair of the board of Bord Bia to be independent of the meat processing sector.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has joined the list of farm organisations...
Several farm organisations have confirmed that they will be involved in a major protest this month against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon is being urged to review the criteria for applicants to the 'Forgotten Farmers' scheme.
The INHFA has called for a "radical overhaul" of planning laws, claiming that the current set up "discriminates against rural areas".
The INHFA has called for food production to be placed on the education syllabus for national and secondary schools.
