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Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century

Fine Gael, Labour and Green Party strongest on a balanced ecological and commercial forestry programme, while Sinn Féin proposes native only tree species.

20 November 2024 FORESTRY

Future of family farm commission pledged in Sinn Féin manifesto

With the general election around the corner, Sinn Féin says it is committed to ensuring farm incomes are secure.

20 November 2024 NEWS
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Opinion: Trump towers over global agenda - it will affect Ireland

As Ireland steps into an election campaign, the ripple effect of Donald Trump's return to the White House must be absorbed.

9 November 2024 OPINION
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Planes trump cows, says court

Farmer frustration at the derogation will have been re-awakened by Monday's High Court decision to lift Dublin Airport's passenger cap. And that was before Donald Trump's comprehensive win.

6 November 2024 DEALER

Why are Irish wind farms struggling to secure planning?

Wind Energy Ireland maintains that the refusal rate for projects by An Bord Pleanála has increased significantly in recent months due to anti-wind County Development Plans.

28 October 2024 NEWS
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The five big issues in the 2024 General Election

With a general election campaign now looming, what are the issues that will dominate the debate around farming and food production? We take a look at the likely farming flashpoints on doorsteps.

23 October 2024 NEWS
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Analysis: has this Government delivered for farming?

The Programme for Government contained a lot of commitments to farming and the agri-food sector. But has it been delivered?

16 October 2024 NEWS

Watch: meat industry launches video on steps taken to meet 2030 targets

ABP, Dawn Meats, Kepak and Liffey Meats detail sustainability measures including genotyping and early finishing.

30 September 2024 NEWS
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Large vs small scale AD and solar

The different scales of anaerobic digestion plants and solar farms, along with their merits and the opportunities for farmers, were discussed at this year's Ploughing Championships.

25 September 2024 RENEWABLES