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Two-tier approach to rural homes on course to continue
Caitríona Morrissey
Applications for one-off rural houses will be assessed through two different lenses, under the yet to be approved revised National Planning Framework.
16 April 2025 Renewables
Opposition to 1,000ac solar farm in Cork
Over 100 people attended a meeting of the Inch Killeagh Rural Preservation Group on Wednesday 9 April, where concerns were raised about the impact such a large solar farm would have on the local area.
9 April 2025 News
Farming braces for Trump's trade war
Donald Trump has started a trade war that will hit Irish farmers, agribusinesses and food exporters. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
Vista Milk research centre to recruit 130 people
VistaMilk brings together Irish research institutions with industry expertise from across the agri-food, ICT, and data science sectors.
9 April 2025 News
Trump tariffs: Dairygold and Tirlán urge cautious response
Michael Harte of Dairygold and John Murphy of Tirlán have called for a cool assessment of the US tariff threat before any action is taken.
3 April 2025 News
Overhaul of TB measures proposed
The Department of Agriculture has proposed a suite of measures aimed at reducing TB. WE analyse the implications for farmers on the ground if these proposals were adopted.
2 April 2025 News
Horse traceability failures threaten Irish meat industry - Prof Wall
Prof Patrick Wall has assessed the weaknesses and loopholes in Ireland's equine traceability and made a series of recommendations for action.
21 March 2025 News
New horse slaughter plant to open following Shannonside Foods exposé
The new action plan for the equine industry will also see the introduction of mandatory genotyping of all foals and a national gene database for equines in Ireland.
20 March 2025 News
Female representation on State agri boards improving
On International Women's Day, the Irish Farmers Journal has analysed what changes have been made to State boards under the remit of the Minister for Agriculture.
8 March 2025 News
Watch: women are farming’s ‘secret weapon’ for the future
Farmers, politicians and policymakers gathered in Dublin on Tuesday to discuss how best to further support and promote women in agriculture. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
5 March 2025 News
Minister for Agriculture downplays rewetting meeting
"When the time comes to make decisions, all the key stakeholders will be consulted properly by me,” the Minister pledged.
5 March 2025 News
Climate change boss critical of farmer exclusion from rewetting meeting
Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council Marie Donnelly has said farmers must be involved in - and compensated for - rewetting of their land.
4 March 2025 Climate and environment