Michael Martin

Govt called on to fix solar grant shortfall for farmers

Environment

Govt called on to fix solar grant shortfall for farmers

Following the rejection of "hundreds" of farmers' applications for solar PV grants under TAMS, an alternative option is being called for.

Taoiseach opens new boardroom at Veterinary Council of Ireland HQ

Agri-Business

Taoiseach opens new boardroom at Veterinary Council of Ireland HQ

Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opened a newly developed boardroom facility at the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) headquarters.

Watch: 'Climate change is threatening farm families' - Taoiseach

Environment

Watch: 'Climate change is threatening farm families' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach, Michael Martin has said today (June 5) that climate change is "threatening the sustainability of farm families".

Ireland's employment rate in March was 'highest on record'

Rural Life

Ireland's employment rate in March was 'highest on record'

Irelands employment rate has exceeded pre pandemic levels with 2,505,800 people in employment during the first quarter of the year (2022).

Tributes paid to former minister for agriculture

Agri Politics

Tributes paid to former minister for agriculture

The Taoiseach and President have led tributes to the former Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael O'Kennedy