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Minister McConalogue concludes World Food Programme visit to Africa
Amy Forde
WFP South Sudan, under the leadership of country director, and Donegal native, Mary Ellen McGroarty, is supporting farmers to diversify their systems, says minister.
17 March 2024 News
Crucial few weeks ahead for UK crops
There is a clear intention to plant more spring wheat, but the persistence of wet weather means there is uncertainty about whether this can be done, the AHDB said.
16 March 2024 News
Dermot Kelleher to run in local elections
Former ICSA president joins Independent Ireland and will be a candidate in the local elections in Cork.
Appeal for information after white-tailed sea eagle shot dead
The National Parks and Wildlife Service has deplored the killing of a white-tailed eagle in Co Roscommon and has appealed to the public for information.
15 March 2024 News
Convergence a crude way to deliver farm payments – Gorman
IFA president Francie Gorman calls for an increased CAP budget and outlines what's next in terms of protest action to news editor Amy Forde.
13 March 2024 News
Letter: Bord Bia and Teagasc failing grain growers
Teagasc and Bord Bia respond to a letter from grain grower Ollie Whyte, who has hit out at farm organisations, Bord Bia and Teagasc on their treatment of grain growers.
13 March 2024 News
In pictures: our favourite photos of the week
It's a real family affair on Irish farms at this time of year, with all hands on deck for lambing and calving.
13 March 2024 News
Forestry was put in the ‘wrong place’ – Ryan
The nature of forestry, involving clearfell, monoculture and fast-rotation cycles, does not enhance nature, Minister Ryan has said.
13 March 2024 Forestry
Young Stock Podcast: dairying in Doonbeg
On this week’s Young Stock podcast, we speak to dairy farmer and Macra member Liam Hanrahan on milking cows, the derogation and young farmers.
11 March 2024 News
Dairygold to power processing plants with renewable electricity
Dairygold and one of its farmer suppliers have signed an agreement which will see Dairygold's plants powered by solar energy.
11 March 2024 Renewables
Farmers asked to complete study on mental health
Research is being undertaken to understand the range of factors impacting on farmers’ mental health by UCD.
10 March 2024 News
Dairy beef sector to be examined in detail in national farm survey
The move is to monitor the dairy beef sector's annual financial and technical situation.
8 March 2024 News