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Political system must stand up for farmers - IFA
Anne O'Donoghue
Ahead of June’s European and local elections, the IFA launched its election manifesto outlining key issues for farmers.
16 April 2024 News
IFA’s nine key asks of politicians ahead of local and European elections
Nine key issues have been identified by the Irish Farmers' Association ahead of the upcoming European and local elections in June.
10 April 2024 Letters
Letter about ACRES hedge planting rules
"Changes to ACRES hedge planting rules" - Harry O'Grady, Co Limerick.
No agreement on ash dieback funding
Talks between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform are ongoing but no agreement has been reached regarding financing the ash dieback implementation plan.
10 April 2024 News
Forest size and profitability
Donal Magner asks if there are opportunities for forestry to be the main farm income source rather than an alternative revenue.
10 April 2024 Forestry
Dealing with the fallout from ash dieback
Simon White of the Limerick Tipperary Woodland Owners and Derek McCabe of the Irish Forestry Owners are two growers directly impacted by ash dieback. They share their experiences of the disease.
3 April 2024 News
Calls for a ban on imports of whitethorn as fireblight disease spreads
Whitethorn whips have ha to be imported from the UK as part of farmers’ obligations under ACRES to plant hedges when Irish-grown plants ran out, Rachel Donovan writes.
20 March 2024 News
Hackett sets up ash dieback taskforce
Letters were issued this week by the Department of Agriculture to bodies representing forestry growers asking if they wished to take part in what is termed an ash dieback taskforce.
6 March 2024 News
IFA meets Taoiseach over 'farmer frustration'
Increased regulation, reduced supports and falling incomes were among the topics covered in the meeting with An Taoiseach.
23 February 2024 News
Letter regarding the native tree area scheme
"While the scheme is admirable, it is not exactly accessible" - Marian Condren, Slatt Lawn, The Swan, Co Laois
21 February 2024 Letters
Passionate about preserving hedgerows
Hedgerows Ireland is a Tipperary-based national group dedicated to all aspects of hedgerows including promotion, conservation, management and payments.
14 February 2024 Climate and environment
Sinn Féin TD calls for immediate publication of ash dieback strategy
The issue of ash dieback continues to worsen with no sight of a strategy, Deputy Claire Kerrane says.
8 February 2024 News