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Doyle cautions landowners on seasonal risk of wildfires
Doyle cautions landowners on seasonal risk of wildfires
Farmers, forest owners, managers and the public are again being alerted to the risk of wildfires over the coming months.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017

CAP 2020: Road-map for generational renewal
CAP 2020: Road-map for generational renewal
In Macra na Feirme, we have recently launched our policy paper entitled ‘CAP 2020 — Young Farmer Roadmap for Generational Renewal’ on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post 2020, says Sean Finan. The document articulates the view of approximately 1,000 young farmers who expressed their vision for CAP 2020 after a significant national consultation.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017

ICOS seeks clarity on export eligibility
ICOS seeks clarity on export eligibility
The Animal Identification and Movement System (AIM) needs to be improved to clearly indicate whether or not animals are eligible for export or not, said Ray Doyle, ICOS national marts executive.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017

IFA welcomes €26m tillage fund
IFA welcomes €26m tillage fund
Targeted funding of €26m for tillage farmers under the TAMS II programme will help them expand in growing export-focused grain sectors, said IFA president Joe Healy.

Fri, 10 Mar, 2017

Castletownbere Fisherman's Co-op named Green Business of the Year
Castletownbere Fisherman's Co-op named Green Business of the Year
Ray Ryan reports on the rapturous welcome given to Castletownbere Fisherman’s Co-op on being named Green Business of the Year.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Experts signal need to plan for extreme weather events
Experts signal need to plan for extreme weather events
The impact of climate change represents a significant opportunity for the Irish dairy sector but it also poses a threat, a special industry conference was told at the Teagasc Ashtown Centre in Dublin.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Macra: Young farmer scheme to maximise grass potential
Macra: Young farmer scheme to maximise grass potential
Initiatives such as Origin Green and Food Wise 2025 promote Ireland’s sustainability credentials, writes Sean Finan, current president of Macra na Feirme.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Huge support for campaign urging flexibility on ANC rules
Huge support for campaign urging flexibility on ANC rules
Ireland must avail of EU flexibilities on classifications prior to the publication of new ANC maps, the IFA has urged the Department of Agriculture.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Commission edges towards a modern, simplified CAP
Commission edges towards a modern, simplified CAP

The results of a three-month public consultation by the European Commission on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will be published online and presented by EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan at a conference in Brusssels in July.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Education is key for farmer development
Education is key for farmer development

In Macra na Feirme, we have just concluded five Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2020 consultations with more than 600 young farmers across the country.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Farmers and meat factories divided over low sheep price
Farmers and meat factories divided over low sheep price

IFA sheep chairman John Lynskey has urged factories to adopt a more responsible, longer term approach to ensure the continued supply of quality assured Irish lamb out of season.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

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