Famers encouraged to prioritise safety Farmers are encouraged to make safety a priority on their farm during Farm Safety Week and to take the necessary steps to safeguard themselves and … Business • 15 Jul
Scheme to pay for transport of fodder to farmers in need A subsidy scheme to pay for the transport of fodder to farmers in need due to the persistent bad weather has been announced by the … Ireland • 09 Apr
Fodder register and support lines established for farmers Farm advisory service Teagasc has opened telephone advice lines for farmers struggling with the ongoing wet weather and also a fodder register to help deal … Ireland • 09 Apr
What is driving Poland's farmer protests? An estimated 70,000 Polish farmers blocked more than 550 roads across Poland last week as part of their ongoing protest against the EU's Green Deal … Europe • 25 Mar
Most farmers 'trying to play their part' on emissions The IFA has said progress on reducing emissions in the sector should be acknowledged, and Ireland's 2030 climate targets were set without proper consideration for … Environment • 02 Jun 23
Farmers call for changes to solar energy scheme rules Farmers accepted into a new solar energy scheme can benefit from 60% grants up to a maximum of €90,000. Ireland • 10 Mar 23
Farmer Business Development shareholders to share €4.4m 490 farmers who are shareholders of Farmer Business Development plc, will tomorrow share a €4.4m pay out as a result of a voluntary share buy-back … Business • 18 Aug 22
Banks not trusted by farmers - IBCB There is an "absence of trust" amongst farmers in banks, according to the latest report from the Irish Banking Culture Board. Business • 11 Jul 22
EU offers farmers aid, more land to grow due to war The European Union is set to distribute €500m to help farmers and allow them to grow crops on fallow land as part of measures to … Business • 23 Mar 22
Ukrainian farmers face terrifying challenges Farmers in Ukraine are facing terrifying challenges - from mined roads and unexploded ordnance to frozen corpses lying in fields and shortages of diesel and … Ukraine • 15 Mar 22
Helpline signage on milk tankers in mental health drive Ireland's dairy sector is driving a rural mental health campaign by featuring Samaritans' helpline signage on milk tankers travelling across the countryside. Regional • 09 Mar 22
Farmers, fishers surveyed on unfair trading practices Ahead of the establishment of the National Food Ombudsman's Office later this year, farmers, fishers, and food producers can already avail of formalised protections from … Ireland • 28 Feb 22
Farmers end protest as Dunnes Stores agrees IFA meeting Dunnes Stores has agreed to talk with Irish Farmers' Association representatives on cost pressures across farming sectors. Ireland • 15 Feb 22
India's Modi backs down on farm reforms Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he would repeal controversial farm laws that farmers have protested for more than a year, in what is … World • 19 Nov 21
IFA says current CAP reform proposals 'unacceptable' The Irish Farmers' Association has warned that the current CAP reform proposals are unacceptable as negotiations in Brussels over new requirements for farmers are expected … Agriculture • 27 May 21
Farmers urged to stay overnight in Dublin Farmers protesting in Dublin have been urged to stay in the city overnight. Ireland • 16 Jan 20
Retailers 'kingmakers' in beef price process - IFA The Government's task force to deal with issues in the beef sector has met for a second time in Dublin. Ireland • 09 Jan 20
Origin Enterprises' shares slump as it warns on profits Shares in agri-services group Origin Enterprises slumped over 7% today as it cautioned that its full year operating profit is now expected to be lower … Business • 20 Nov 19
Concerns beef blockades may continue at factory gates The beef talks have ended in agreement following 36 hours of negotiations but there are growing concerns blockades on factory gates are set to continue. Ireland • 15 Sep 19
Beef dispute causing 'availability issues', says Aldi German retailer Aldi has said the beef dispute is causing availability issues with produce in its stores. Ireland • 12 Sep 19
Creed proposes talks between farmers, processors resume Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has proposed the resumption of beef talks between farming organisations and beef processors. Ireland • 12 Sep 19
Farmers discuss concerns over beef prices Over 1,000 farmers from around the country met in Ballinasloe, Co Galway this evening to discuss concerns over beef prices. Connacht • 09 May 19
New €300m Future Growth Loan Scheme for SMEs A new loan scheme for SMEs and farmers will see €300m being made available for them to support their strategic long-term investment plans after Brexit. Business • 27 Mar 19
17,000 beef farmers join forces over prices Beef farmers say they are struggling to stay in business due to a significant drop in the price they receive from meat processing factories. Ireland • 05 Feb 19
IFA President calls for support for beef farmers The President of the Irish Farmers' Association has accused Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed of "standing idly by" as beef farming "goes down the tubes". Ireland • 03 Oct 18
