Dairy
The Taoiseach has indicated that the nitrates derogation will allow farmers in derogation to farm at current stocking rates from January 1.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been told to "stand up to" environmental NGOs and serial objectors to agricultural developments.
Agri Politics
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to appear at the AGM of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) this week.
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Our reporter Aisling O’Brien asked Micheál Martin if he has any concerns regarding Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent report on nitrates derogation at the National Ploughing Championships 2025.
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has today been confirmed as the next Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has today been elected Taoiseach to lead the new government in the Dáil.
Agri-Business
An MEP has urged the government to seek legal advice on an attempt to ratify the Mercosur deal without allowing EU member states veto it.
Micheál Martin has made a commitment to oppose the Mercosur deal and said that it makes 'no sense' to facilitate it in its current form
IFA president Francie Gorman has told Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin that the state must be "on red alert" on bluetongue.
IFA president Francie Gorman will meet with Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin separately today on "key farming priorities".
Rural Life
A TD has called on the government to prioritise Co. Offaly for funding under the Just Transition Fund (JTF).
A TD has called on the government to publish guidelines on wind farm development, saying that people "need legally binding rights".
News
Micheál Martin has said that the government is based on "issues and policy, not personalities", following Leo Varadkar's resignation.
The IFA Cork branch is protesting in Carrigaline, Co. Cork today (Friday, December 1) over the short timeframe given to reduce nitrates
Tánaiste Micheál Martin will launch a new Shared Island Project for rural communities tomorrow, prior to the Irish Rural Link information day
Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane has called on DAFM for fodder support following summer flooding that took place at the Shannon Callows
