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Forestry
Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century
Donal Magner
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 News
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.
9 November 2024 Opinion
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.
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
Large vs small scale AD and solar
The different scales of anaerobic digestion plants and solar farms, along with their merits and the opportunities for farmers, were discussed at this year's Ploughing Championships.
25 September 2024 Renewables
Renewable energy and agricultural land use
Agricultural land has a central role to play in Ireland’s ambitious Climate Action Plan for 2030.
20 September 2024 Advertisers' anouncements
Ploughing talk to focus on large- and small-scale solar and AD
A panel discussion will take place at the Irish Farmers Journal stand on Tuesday at 3 pm, focusing on both large-scale and small-scale AD solar PV and what the mean for your farm.
16 September 2024 News
Ticking the boxes on slurry storage requirements this winter
What farmers need to know amid updates and changes occurring to soiled water and slurry storage for 2024.
11 September 2024 Buildings