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Farmers seeking slurry flexibility will be prioritised for inspections

The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) said this week there are no plans to extend the slurry spreading deadline, but it is recognised there may be some potential concerns for animal welfare arising from heavy rainfall in specific parts of the country (the north west in particular), writes Stephen Cadogan.

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Poll shows most want fixed milk prices

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Donegal farmers ‘need aid package’ after storm

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Agri-events

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Stephen Cadogan: Another half billion euro attempt to solve dairy crisis

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Negative reactions to milk supply control plan

No buyer for half of EU’s extra dairy produce

ICOS figures show that nearly half the increased milk production in the EU has gone into intervention or private storage aid schemes.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association criticises waterways policy

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has described the Government’s failure to proceed with a statutory single waterways authority as a missed opportunity.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Simon Coveney warns against ‘very unbalanced picture of agricultural land emissions’

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has warned against “a very unbalanced picture of the contribution of agricultural land to the emissions challenge”, unless afforestation will count as a positive in the calculation of overall emissions.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

ICMSA: retailers running dairy ‘casino’

ICMSA President John Comer has accused Irish retailers of running “casino rules” on dairy margins, operating a “house always wins” policy in relation to market volatility.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2015

€12.5bn boost for agri sector unveiled

The allocation of €12.5bn in Common Agricultural Policy funding for the agri sector over the next seven years is a “massive boost” for rural jobs and balanced regional development, according to the Taoiseach.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2014

Redistributive payment likely part of CAP deal

A redistributive payment on the first hectares of a farm looks likely to be part of the new CAP, says EU agricultural policy expert Alan Matthews.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

Clarity and certainty needed in Cap reform

There’s a lot of uncertainty in farming. With a major CAP reform coming up, insecurity is peaking — and it could sabotage Food Harvest 2020 ambitions.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2013

Person: President John Comer

Farmers seeking slurry flexibility will be prioritised for inspections

Poll shows most want fixed milk prices

Donegal farmers ‘need aid package’ after storm

Agri-events

Stephen Cadogan: Another half billion euro attempt to solve dairy crisis

Negative reactions to milk supply control plan

No buyer for half of EU’s extra dairy produce

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association criticises waterways policy

Simon Coveney warns against ‘very unbalanced picture of agricultural land emissions’

ICMSA: retailers running dairy ‘casino’

€12.5bn boost for agri sector unveiled

Redistributive payment likely part of CAP deal

Clarity and certainty needed in Cap reform

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Mick Clifford

Person: President John Comer

Farmers seeking slurry flexibility will be prioritised for inspections

Poll shows most want fixed milk prices

Donegal farmers ‘need aid package’ after storm

Agri-events

Stephen Cadogan: Another half billion euro attempt to solve dairy crisis

Negative reactions to milk supply control plan

No buyer for half of EU’s extra dairy produce

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association criticises waterways policy

Simon Coveney warns against ‘very unbalanced picture of agricultural land emissions’

ICMSA: retailers running dairy ‘casino’

€12.5bn boost for agri sector unveiled

Redistributive payment likely part of CAP deal

Clarity and certainty needed in Cap reform

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Mick Clifford

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