LATEST ARTICLES
News
Limerick council says no to 157ac ESB-backed solar farm
Stephen Robb
The project, which was being jointly developed by Irish developer Harmony Solar and ESB Solar, consisted of 301,000 square metres of solar panels.
23 October 2024 News
Solar farms criticised by Tánaiste
“I do not think the country would appreciate the entire green grass of Ireland, our 40 shades of green, being replaced with 40 shades of grey,” the Tánaiste said.
30 September 2024 News
Inheritance tax threshold to increase to €400,000
This means that a child, niece or nephew can be gifted or inherit up to €400,000 before they incur gift or inheritance tax.
Water action plan shows 'drive' of farmers to improve water quality - IFA
The IFA has said that the breadth of new measures and actions that have been implemented in the last number of years by farmers is significant.
6 September 2024 News
Rising demand for adult protein powder in China
There is a change in demand for Irish dairy exports to China, writes dairy editor Aidan Brennan.
6 September 2024 News
Farm families need support in October’s budget - IFA
IFA president Francie Gorman highlights the excessive costs and tight margins farmers are facing and outlines the additional support that is required to protect farm families.
21 August 2024 News
Increase in water charges a blow to low-income farmers - Harkin
Marian Harkin TD believes that the increase in water charges will have a negative impact on farm incomes, along with animal health and welfare.
21 August 2024 News
Solar sows discontent in Carlow community
Stephen Robb reports from a community meeting in Carlow where residents have mixed views about proposals for a solar farm in their area.
14 August 2024 News
Irish farmers donate farm machinery to Ugandan nuns
The machinery will help to advance a plan to develop an agricultural training centre, and will support them in clearing land to make way for the construction of a health center and a convent.
2 August 2024 News
Yellow rain warning to last 24 hours
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected from 4am Tuesday morning 9 July, according to Met Éireann.
8 July 2024 News
Farmer ordered to remove milking parlour built without permission
Milking operations must cease by 21 July 2024 and the farmer in question must find a new "lawful facility" on a different farm to milk his cows.
19 June 2024 News
Other priorities ahead of funding for local shows
Officials within DAERA’s finance division are currently preparing a range of policy proposals for Minister Muir’s consideration.
5 June 2024 Northern Ireland