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Oireachtas Ag committee

Deer culls should be 'on more concentrated basis' - hunting association

Rural Life

4 days ago

Deer culls should be 'on more concentrated basis' - hunting association

Deer culls should be "carried out on a more concentrated basis" according to the country's largest hunting association.

'Eat the problem': Can venison solve Ireland’s deer issue?

Rural Life

13 days ago

'Eat the problem': Can venison solve Ireland’s deer issue?

Ireland could take an Australian approach to managing deer populations and "eat the problem" TDs and senators heard today.

Several landowners still waiting on greenway CPO payments - TD

Agri Politics

18 days ago

Several landowners still waiting on greenway CPO payments - TD

Several landowners with claims agreed are still waiting on payment from compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for the South Kerry Greenway.

Is redefining ‘farmer’ the key to unlocking forestry?

Forestry

1 month ago

Is redefining ‘farmer’ the key to unlocking forestry?

A senior DAFM official today outlined why forestry could be a "more attractive land use option for farmers".

Govt seeks to remove Danny Healy-Rae as agri committee member

Agri Politics

1 month ago

Govt seeks to remove Danny Healy-Rae as agri committee member

The government is planning to remove Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food.

Dairy

1 month ago

'Spotlight' is on milk purchased in south but processed in north - agency

The National Milk Agency is reviewing how some milk is purchased in the south but processed in the north and imported again.

'Spotlight' is on milk purchased in south but processed in north - agency

Video

4 months ago

Farmers protesting outside the Dáil

Cold, wet, stormy weather reflected the mood of farmers gathered outside the Dáil today (Thursday,...

Farmers protesting outside the Dáil

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Watch: What's the message from farmers to Bord Bia

What's the message from farmers to Bord Bia as its chair sets out his position to the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food?

Watch: What's the message from farmers to Bord Bia

Agri-Business

4 months ago

'I am the son of a farmer' Murrin tells Oireachtas committee

Larry Murrin has told an Oireachtas committee that as the "son of a farmer from Co. Meath" he has "enormous respect for Irish farmers".

'I am the son of a farmer' Murrin tells Oireachtas committee

Schemes

6 months ago

ICOS: Proposed next CAP budget poses 'severe' risk for co-ops

ICOS has warned that the impact of a cut to Ireland's CAP allocation could jeopardise co-ops long term viablity and the jobs they support.

ICOS: Proposed next CAP budget poses 'severe' risk for co-ops

Schemes

6 months ago

Next CAP should deliver 'less on the spot inspections' - ICMSA

The CAP post 2027 should simplify the "conditionality" process that farmers must comply with to get EU support, according to the ICMSA.

Next CAP should deliver 'less on the spot inspections' - ICMSA

Agri Politics

6 months ago

Oireachtas agri committee meets this week to discuss CAP

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will this week continue discussions on the Common Agricultural Policy.

Oireachtas agri committee meets this week to discuss CAP

Agri Politics

7 months ago

Oireachtas agri committee to hear from those concerned about AD developments

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will this week continue discussions on...

Oireachtas agri committee to hear from those concerned about AD developments

Environment

7 months ago

ACA: 64,500 farmers are going to be 'denied' access to information on water quality

A significant number of farmers are being denied access to critical information on how to improve water quality according to the ACA.

ACA: 64,500 farmers are going to be 'denied' access to information on water quality

Tillage

8 months ago

Tillage farmers forced to 'exit sector' due to costs and prices ag committee hears

The gap between total "costs and product prices" is driving tillage farmers to exit the sector, TDs and senators have been warned.

Tillage farmers forced to 'exit sector' due to costs and prices ag committee hears

Agri Politics

10 months ago

Agri committee warns of concerns for '120,000 Irish farmers' in proposed CAP

An Oireachtas Committee has voiced "deep concerns" about the European Commission’s plans to reform the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Agri committee warns of concerns for '120,000 Irish farmers' in proposed CAP

Agri-Business

11 months ago

'Stability should be priority' for remainder of current CAP Strategic Plan

Stakeholders in Ireland are "broadly in agreement" that "stability and certainty for farmers should...

'Stability should be priority' for remainder of current CAP Strategic Plan

Agri Politics

11 months ago

Oireachtas agri committee to discuss farm health and safety

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will hold discussions on farm safety, mental...

Oireachtas agri committee to discuss farm health and safety

Agri-Business

11 months ago

Minister updates Ag committee on Forgotten Farmers and ACRES

More funding may be needed to compensate the "forgotten farmers", Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has confirmed.

Minister updates Ag committee on Forgotten Farmers and ACRES

Agri-Business

11 months ago

'I can't afford not to act' - Minister Heydon on TB

Minister Heydon has said he "can't afford not to act" as he puts together a "very strong business case" for extra TB funding.

'I can't afford not to act' - Minister Heydon on TB

Agri Politics

11 months ago

Ag committee told cost of current TB programme expected to hit €130m

Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) cannot yet provide a clear timeline for a new TB control plan.

Ag committee told cost of current TB programme expected to hit €130m

Agri Politics

11 months ago

DAFM officials to go before Oireachtas agri committee as TB rates increase

Representatives from DAFM and the TB 2030 Stakeholder Forum will go before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture.

DAFM officials to go before Oireachtas agri committee as TB rates increase

Agri-Business

1 year ago

1 out of 1,000 NVPS prescriptions purchased at merchants

Only 85 out of some 85,000 veterinary prescriptions lodged on the new NVPS were purchased from a licenced merchant or pharmacist.

1 out of 1,000 NVPS prescriptions purchased at merchants

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