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Concerns over farm privacy and vet workloads with new medicine rules
James Hanly
James Hanly asked merchants, co-ops and vets for their opinions of the changes signed into law by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
20 November 2024 News
Party pledges on farm retirement schemes
The agricultural leaders were responding to farmer concerns during the Irish Farmers Journal debate on Thursday.
20 November 2024 News
Farmers being 'short-changed' by CAP cuts
Teagasc’s most recent economic sustainability report showed that 41% of the country’s farms were considered economically vulnerable or non-viable farm businesses.
Candidates agree on solar farms
Farming candidates from each of the main political parties unanimously agreed that farmers should be allowed to choose what they want to do with their own land.
20 November 2024 Renewables
My Farming Week: Glenn Forde, Ballinadee, Co Cork
Carbery Milk Quality and Sustainability Award winning dairy farmer from Cork, Glenn Forde is on this week’s edition of My Farming Week.
20 November 2024 News
Concerns over Mercosur deal ‘manoeuvring’ – ICSA
MEPs have warned that the proposed deal, to allow for free trade between the EU and South American countries, could be split into two parts to speed up its approval through the European Union.
20 November 2024 News
Future of family farm commission pledged in Sinn Féin manifesto
With the general election around the corner, Sinn Féin says it is committed to ensuring farm incomes are secure.
20 November 2024 News
CF Pharma CEO Clare Hughes up for young entrepreneur award
CF Pharma is a Kilkenny pharmaceutical lab which develops and manufactures veterinary medical devices and nutraceuticals.
20 November 2024 News
Concerns over CPOs, privacy and TB risks from west Cork greenways
IFA senior official met with Cork County Council to highlight farmer concerns over the council’s plans to construct three new regional greenways.
20 November 2024 News
INHFA calls for politicians to veto Mercosur deal
The proposed deal would allow for free trade between the EU and South American countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
20 November 2024 News
'Significant snowfall' over Munster and Connacht counties
An upgraded orange weather warning is set to begin at midnight on Wednesday 20 November and run 12 hours until noon on Thursday 21 November.
20 November 2024 News
Lakeland Dairies urges election candidates to back dairy
The co-op, which has 3,200 farm families in 17 counties, has written to candidates in each of its constituencies with a reminder of the importance of the dairy sector in the nation's economy.
19 November 2024 News