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Ministers urge farmers to prioritise safety during cold snap
Amy Forde
The Department has urged everyone in rural communities to check on elderly neighbours and those living alone during the current cold conditions.
27 December 2024 Feature
Reeling in the year: 2024
From weather woes to (more) ACRES issues, straw scheme scandals, election fever and co-op changes, Anne O’Donoghue brings you 2024’s top news headlines.
27 December 2024 News
McConalogue hails farmers' environmental actions
The work carried out by farmers as part of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme will have 'long-term benefits for all of us', the minister says.
That was the year that was 2024
Twenty-twenty four turned out to be an interesting year in farming- aren't they all?
23 December 2024 Dealer
€21.9m paid to 5,143 more ACRES participants
The payment brings total funds paid to 39,836 tranche one and tranche two participants to €172m, with approximately 14,700 farmers yet to receive payment.
23 December 2024 Schemes
Regulator waiting for Minister’s response to request for extra powers
The Irish Farmers Journal speaks with Niamh Lenehan, CEO of the Agri-Food Regulator’s office to review the first year’s work and look at what lies ahead.
18 December 2024 News
What is the National Veterinary Prescription System?
Adam Woods takes a look at the new National Veterinary prescription system and how it will affect farmers.
18 December 2024 News
2023 ACRES NPI actions approved
Some 34,085 environmental actions were approved by the Department of Agriculture for 4,148 co-operation farmers.
12 December 2024 Schemes
Have your say on generational renewal
The public consultation on generational renewal will remain open until 31 January 2025.
12 December 2024 News
Ireland applies for nitrates derogation renewal
New data released this week shows that nitrogen levels in Irish waters are at the lowest they have been since 2016.
12 December 2024 News
Government coalition partners set to renew their deal
The next government seems set to be led by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, as talks between all interested parties progress.
11 December 2024 News
'There is real logic in relation to supporting contractors' - McConalogue
At this year’s FCI conference, contractors looked at challenges surrounding protected urea, potential business opportunities, the safe use of rail crossings and the importance of good mental health.
11 December 2024 News