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Ireland’s AD plans in doubt due to further delays in flagship policy
Stephen Robb
Many of the 18 AD projects which have received Department of Agriculture grant aid are now unlikely to be built due to delays in the Department of Environment's flagship support policy.
4 December 2024 Signpost Programme
AgNav – an online platform to measure your farm’s sustainabilty
Siobhán Jordan, Natasha Browne and Jonathan Herron of Teagasc describe this tool that can be used to measure your farm’s sustainability.
30 November 2024 Opinion
Opinion: 10 takeaways from day one of the general election count
With first counts almost completed, we can see how Ireland has voted in this election. But what kind of government will we get as a result?
Keeping a lid on slurry stores
Reducing ammonia loss from slurry storage is a key Climate Action Plan measure for agriculture.
27 November 2024 Buildings
Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century
Fine Gael, Labour and Green Party strongest on a balanced ecological and commercial forestry programme, while Sinn Féin proposes native only tree species.
20 November 2024 Forestry
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
Opinion: Trump towers over global agenda - it will affect Ireland
As Ireland steps into an election campaign, the ripple effect of Donald Trump's return to the White House must be absorbed.
9 November 2024 Opinion
Planes trump cows, says court
Farmer frustration at the derogation will have been re-awakened by Monday's High Court decision to lift Dublin Airport's passenger cap. And that was before Donald Trump's comprehensive win.
6 November 2024 Dealer
Why are Irish wind farms struggling to secure planning?
Wind Energy Ireland maintains that the refusal rate for projects by An Bord Pleanála has increased significantly in recent months due to anti-wind County Development Plans.
28 October 2024 News
The five big issues in the 2024 General Election
With a general election campaign now looming, what are the issues that will dominate the debate around farming and food production? We take a look at the likely farming flashpoints on doorsteps.
23 October 2024 News
Analysis: has this Government delivered for farming?
The Programme for Government contained a lot of commitments to farming and the agri-food sector. But has it been delivered?
16 October 2024 News
Watch: meat industry launches video on steps taken to meet 2030 targets
ABP, Dawn Meats, Kepak and Liffey Meats detail sustainability measures including genotyping and early finishing.
30 September 2024 News