part-time farmers

O'Mara: 'We have to ensure part-time farmers get return for efforts'

Rural Life

O'Mara: 'We have to ensure part-time farmers get return for efforts'

Prof. Frank O'Mara has said that Ireland, and Europe, have to ensure part-time farmers "get a reasonable return" for their efforts.

'We're in danger of losing part-time farmer' - Macra 'Mr. P' winner

Rural Life

'We're in danger of losing part-time farmer' - Macra 'Mr. P' winner

The winner of the 2024 Macra Mr. Personality contest has spoken of his concerns over the "part-time farmer scene" in Ireland.

Agriculture minister says aim is to increase number of full-time farmers

Agri-Business

Agriculture minister says aim is to increase number of full-time farmers

Minister Charlie McConalogue has said that the aim of his department and that of his government colleagues, is to increase the number of full-time farmers.

Part-time farmers deserve more respect and support - Hackett

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Part-time farmers deserve more respect and support - Hackett

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Pippa Hackett, has said part-time farmers deserve more respect and should be supported.