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Rules on agricultural inheritance tax relief in cases of incapacity clarified

Agri Politics

1 day ago

Rules on agricultural inheritance tax relief in cases of incapacity clarified

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has clarified the circumstances under which agricultural tax relief will not be clawed back.

Court: Kildare farmer loses her bid to build farmhouse due to council rules

Rural Life

3 days ago

Court: Kildare farmer loses her bid to build farmhouse due to council rules

A Co. Kildare farmer has failed in her long-running battle to secure planning permission for a ‘modest farmhouse’ on her own lands

Airfield open farm continuing legacy of community nurturing

Rural Life

8 days ago

Airfield open farm continuing legacy of community nurturing

Airfield in South Dublin is many things; a working farm, a restaurant, a wedding venue, and maybe most importantly, an open farm

SETU vet lecturer wins top presentation award at congress

Rural Life

8 days ago

SETU vet lecturer wins top presentation award at congress

Newly appointed lecturer in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine at South East Technological University...

Farm owners 'don’t want land annexed off’ for greenways - farmer

Rural Life

8 days ago

Farm owners 'don’t want land annexed off’ for greenways - farmer

Louth County Council has announced a new route on the Dundalk Bay to Carlingford Greenway but tensions in Cooley have not eased.

News

10 days ago

Met Éireann: ‘No improvement’ on soil conditions in coming days

Poor drying conditions, no improvement to soil conditions, and unsettled weather are predicted for coming days.

Met Éireann: ‘No improvement’ on soil conditions in coming days

Environment

11 days ago

CSO: Kerosene 'most common fuel' to heat homes in rural locations

A new energy survey by the CSO shows finds that rural homes more likely to use kerosene and to install their own energy source.

CSO: Kerosene 'most common fuel' to heat homes in rural locations

Rural Life

12 days ago

New right to cash law welcomed as 'vital protection' for rural communities

New ‘Access to Cash’ legislation which will come into force this week has been welcomed, particularly for people living in rural areas.

New right to cash law welcomed as 'vital protection' for rural communities

Rural Life

12 days ago

Paramedic students undertake farm injury response course

Paramedic students at University College Cork (UCC) have completed a dedicated course on responding to injuries in agricultural settings.

Paramedic students undertake farm injury response course

Rural Life

13 days ago

Diversification: Getting started as an open farm

A guide to getting started as an open farm, including tips, misconceptions, advice and resources available to Irish farmers.

Diversification: Getting started as an open farm

Rural Life

15 days ago

Veterinary Ireland marks 25 years since foundation

Bovine TB, pension auto-enrolment, and animal welfare were among the topics discussed at Veterinary Ireland's 25th anniversary.

Veterinary Ireland marks 25 years since foundation

Rural Life

15 days ago

Watch: Young farmer jet-skis across flooded field

Young Tipperary farmer finds a new way to travel across some of his more flooded fields. Don't try this at home!

Watch: Young farmer jet-skis across flooded field

Rural Life

16 days ago

Weekend weather: Becoming milder and more unsettled

The weekend looks set to bring milder temperatures and more blustery and unsettled weather...

Weekend weather: Becoming milder and more unsettled

Rural Life

16 days ago

National Meals on Wheels Network to mark 10th anniversary

The Network, operating under the umbrella of Irish Rural Link, is a coordinated voice for over 305 local service providers across Ireland.

National Meals on Wheels Network to mark 10th anniversary

Rural Life

16 days ago

Met Éireann issues low temperature and ice warning

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for low temperatures and ice tonight (Thursday, November 20).

Met Éireann issues low temperature and ice warning

Dairy

17 days ago

Butter Museum launches new classroom resources on history of butter-making

The Butter Museum in Cork has announced the launch of a new suite of learning resources designed to...

Butter Museum launches new classroom resources on history of butter-making

Rural Life

18 days ago

Carlow event to focus on farming in the Blackstairs Mountains

A community-led event focused on managing the landscape of the Blackstairs Mountains will take place on Thursday (November 20).

Carlow event to focus on farming in the Blackstairs Mountains

Farm Safety

18 days ago

Farm safety needs a ‘dedicated agency’  – Senator Daly

Senator has renewed his call for the establishment of a ‘farm safety agency’ during Seanad session focused on farmer mental health.

Farm safety needs a ‘dedicated agency’  – Senator Daly

N.Ireland

18 days ago

Gallery: Tractors out in force to keep rural NI school open

Around 130 tractors and other vehicles took part in a tractor run in Co. Down as part of a campaign to keep a rural primary school open.

Gallery: Tractors out in force to keep rural NI school open

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Rural Life

19 days ago

Farmer Health Checks programme picks up two awards

The Farmer Health Check programme won both the Public Health Initiative of the Year and Future of Medicine Award.

Farmer Health Checks programme picks up two awards

Rural Life

20 days ago

Final consultation opens on next rural development policy

Members of the public are being given a final chance to share their views on the next version of Ireland's rural development policy.

Final consultation opens on next rural development policy

Agri Politics

22 days ago

Greenway CPO process marked by ‘coercive strong-arm practices’ - Collins

Cork South-West TD Michael Collins confronted TII on greenway CPO's during the agency’s appearance before the Oireachtas Transport Committee.

Greenway CPO process marked by ‘coercive strong-arm practices’ - Collins

Rural Life

22 days ago

Inishturk Island gets first-ever shared tractor

The community of Inishturk, an island 14 kilometres off the Mayo coast, received their first ever community tractor.

Inishturk Island gets first-ever shared tractor

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