Many are in uproar as thousands of acres of rural Ireland are expected to be sold to a British investment fund as part of an afforestation deal with Coillte

With Teagasc estimating that up to 90% of ash trees will succumb to ash dieback, there is a sense of urgency around a review of the Ash Dieback Scheme, but also a sense of hope at signs of ash trees showing natural tolerance to the disease

Fishers have been protesting for many years against quotas and EU measures on fishing. The 'Irish Examiner' sat down and examined the issues with Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue

On day one of his special report, NEIL MICHAEL explains the industry's fears that a prospective EU-Norway deal could sideline Ireland's interests

Agriculture Minister had 'battles and arguments' with Eamon Ryan over the setting of carbon emission targets for the agriculture sector

Agriculture Minister says Mr Martin 'has done a tremendous job as Taoiseach and as leader of Fianna Fáil'

'For people who are waiting on answers it is massively frustrating and very stressful,' minister says

There is no specific commitment to introduce congestion charging, but public servants may see a reduction in the availability of car parking.

The minister said he is maintaining a "hard line" on granting concessions to Norway to fish Blue Whiting stock in Irish waters

Dredging of Ballycotton harbour, and upgrades to piers in Courtmacsherry and Schull to be funded under scheme designed to upgrade and develop Ireland’s publicly owned coastal and marine infrastructure

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said Sinn Féin has not "offered a single fresh or original idea", while the Green Party also critcised their rivals' record on climate change.

Increasing the visibility and status of women in farming will be the focus of a national dialogue on women in agriculture to be held on St Brigid's Day

The carriages will be used in the DART system as well as for a future rapid transit system in Cork.

Gambling ads are also to be banned on television and radio until late at night under plans to be approved by Cabinet today

The now-independent TD took umbrage with the time he was afforded in contrast with the larger political groupings in the Dáil

Emotions are running high within Fianna Fáil with most TDs disappointed at MacSharry's departure — regardless of their mixed views about the man himself

Farmers have been ordered to house all poultry in a bid to prevent the spread of bird flu to poultry.

Agriculture Minister seeks to improve gender balance in the sector

THE recruitment process for the chief executive of the new Office for Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply Chain has begun.

Maximum payment in the new CAP, which comes into effect from January is €66,000, down from €150,000 in outgoing CAP

One of the most globally endangered shark species has been granted protected status in Ireland after years of campaigning by biodiversity experts.

Farming families will receive a rebate for their household bills as well as a payment toward energy costs associated with their farm.

The minister said there are sufficient supplies of animal feed at present, and importers are actively competing on the global market to ensure that supply continues uninterrupted

In his 'Irish Examiner' op-ed, the minister writes that agriculture has already been on a journey regarding emissions reduction for a number of years

I will back farm families and this Government will too over the course of the next decade to reach our ambitious targets, writes Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue

Government hopes to make up the five-megatonne shortfall through new technologies and the change of land use

Coalition parties hammer out a deal on 'sectoral emissions ceilings' with transport expected to cut the most

All parts of Ireland's society and economy will have to take responsibility for their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions

Coalition ministers are juggling the percentages but new carbon emission limits are likely to be set at 25% 'at the very maximum'

Greenhouse gas emissions limits to be announced will be 'nowhere near' the higher end of the mooted cuts, insiders say

Environmental groups, including Birdwatch, are calling on Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue to stop allowing the removal of hedgerows on farmland as it poses a threat to a range of endangered bird species

Agriculture remains by far the largest contributor to overall emissions, at 37.5% of the total.

The spat between Coalition TDs highlights an alarming gap within the Irish Government on the issue of carbon emissions

Rural woes will fester during the summer break

The plans will see farmers receive substantially higher grants for the installation of solar panels on the roofs of farm buildings

Ireland's land area farmed organically has increased by 35% in the past two years.

More than €21. 7m deducted from 2020 Basic Payment Scheme payments will be repaid to approximately 100,000 farmers, over the next few days.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the new scheme will provide 'real money for real farm families'

Affected import businesses say the inspection only takes a few minutes but that they have to drive to Dublin to get that check done

A Government review has been completed, but there is still no firm indication as to when the outcome of it will be made known.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said the additional time will allow further refinement in the development of the National Veterinary Prescription System

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue will outline plans to Cabinet for a €55m package to support farmers to grow crops to ensure sufficient feed for cattle this winter

The move was met with disappointment from farm groups, who branded the two-cent cut an “insult”

It comes amid a significant threat to the viability of pig, poultry, horticulture and potato farmers, due to dominant retailers leaving an ever-tightening profit margin for farmers