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Irish grain must be recognised in same way as beef - IGGG
James Hanly
Bobby Miller spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal ahead of the IGGG annual general meeting in Portlaoise on Friday, where he appealed for more growers to join the group.
13 February 2025 News
MEPs ‘missed opportunities’ to vote to scrap Mercosur - Sinn Fein MEP
Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan said that there were two opportunities for MEPs to back a vote calling for the EU to scrap the Mercosur trade deal.
13 February 2025 News
€7m price tag for massive Wicklow property
Since the hill farm at Aughavannagh, near Aughrim, adjoins publicly-owned lands at Leinster’s highest mountain Lugnaquilla, it is viewed by many as an ideal purchase for the State.
Problems remain with NI farm funding guarantee
The issue stems from the UK government’s announcement in October 2024 that funding for agriculture will be added in to each region’s overall block grant.
12 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Those not from farms key to young farmer challenge – FRS
In its submission to the public consultation on generational renewal, FRS said many of its employees want to farm in their own right.
12 February 2025 News
Dogs must be registered to NVPS to tackle sheep attacks
That’s according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) who want to make this a legal requirement with increased sanctions for owners who fail to comply.
12 February 2025 News
Investment in ESB grid long overdue - MREF
The group said that it estimates that there is enough roof space on farms and businesses to install over 3,000MW of renewable energy without losing even one acre of good land from food production.
12 February 2025 News
No new supports for tillage this season
The Food Vision tillage group was told that there is no budget available to provide new supports to the tillage sector in 2025.
11 February 2025 News
Dog warden criticises ‘very limited’ power with sheep kills
Currently, Wicklow only has one dog warden and Wicklow IFA has called on the Government to administer the resources for a second warden, which they said they were promised.
11 February 2025 News
Bord na Móna recycling sale criticised
Sinn Féin senator Maria McCormack has called for the Government should intervene to stop sell off of Bord na Móna recycling to KWD recycling.
10 February 2025 News
INHFA seeks €350/week retirement scheme
The INHFA said any potential retirement scheme needs a payment rate amounting to €18,200 annually.
5 February 2025 News
Call for change to the methane counting system
Carbon Removals Action Group called on the Government to use both the current GWP100 accounting system in parallel to GWP*.
5 February 2025 News