Organisation: Department of Agriculture,

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

racing

Greyhound racing 'at a loss' as horse industry gets green light

While there was good news for the horse racing industry with the news that racing will resume June 8, the same could not be said for greyhound racing as, for now at least, the date for resumption remains June 29.

racing

Horse racing to continue in Ireland under more stringent controls

farming

West Kerry couple best organic farmers for nature

farming

Karen Walsh: Incorporation: mostly pros, but some cons

news

Work to begin on Haulbowline island’s toxic dump

farming

EU’s Sustainable Use Directive means only two weeks to spray until registration deadline

Traceability critical to Ireland’s food goals

THE recent BSE scare underlined once again the importance of the Irish food and agriculture industry, and how a significant part of the nation’s economy can become affected by an unexpected circumstance.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2015

Embrace FARM Remembrance Service offers comfort

The men, women, and children who lost their lives in Ireland’s most dangerous working environment will be remembered on June 28 in a special Embrace FARM remembrance service.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2015

Get your figures right for land eligibility pro-rata bands

Up to 10% of a land parcel can consist of scattered, small ineligible areas, but the parcel will be fully eligible, thanks to EU legislation which provides for a pro-rata system to facilitate area reductions up to 10%.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

Kieran Coughlan: Form filling more complex than ever

The extended deadline of May 29 for applications for the new basic payment scheme is fast approaching.

Thu, 14 May, 2015

Greening of direct payments

With 30% of direct payments dependent on meeting the “greening” criteria, it is important that farmers understand and comply with the new rules, said Ivan Whitten Teagasc, Kildare, at the National Tillage Conference.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Farming continues to be the most dangerous occupation in Ireland

Summer is a busy time on farms across Ireland, but it’s also a dangerous and sometimes fatal season for adults and children, reports Ray Ryan, who looks at what is being done to improve safety

Mon, 07 Jul, 2014

Only 10% of Irish land is owned by women

Women have been under-represented in agriculture for many years, this is just one of the findings from the report by the National Rural Network on "Women in Agriculture".

Thu, 05 Jun, 2014

TD raises fears over number of feedlots taken on by beef processors

The number of feedlots being taken on by beef processors, particularly in Munster, has been raised as a worrying development for beef farmers, by Co Clare TD Michael McNamara.

Thu, 08 May, 2014

Clonakilty-based SouthWestern wins €7m contract to build animal database

Staff at SouthWestern’s base in Clonakilty, Co Cork, are to develop a database for sheep, goats, and deer in England as part of a €7m five-year state contract.

Fri, 24 May, 2013

Legal eagle ready and able for Macra challenge

New Macra na Feirme national president Kieran O’Dowd hit the ground running with a strong inauguration statement at the recent national Macra AGM.

Thu, 23 May, 2013

New Glanbia deals boost China trade

Glanbia has unveiled trade deals that bring to 9,000 tonnes its annual dairy and nutritional ingredients business in China.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2012

Ireland wins concessions on limits to Irish fish quotas being transferred

IRELAND has made some progress in seeking to restrict Irish fish quotas being transferred under this year’s EU-Norway fisheries agreement.

Thu, 02 Dec, 2010

Investment in marketing could see organic farmers grow their profits

ORGANIC farmers could significantly increase their profits with a relatively small investment in marketing and promotion, according to analysis of the suite of events surrounding the recent National Organic Week (NOW).

Fri, 26 Nov, 2010

Donegal scoops top Good Food award

THE top accolade in this year’s Good Food Ireland Awards has gone to Rathmullen House in Co Donegal.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2009