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The long shadow of land designation

Land designation has not delivered for nature and has fostered resentment in the areas affected by it, writes Ray Ó Foghlú.

11 December 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

UFU president hopeful for changes to farm tax

With UK government ministers publicly giving advice on how farmers can avoid inheritance tax, it could indicate the government has now realised their reform is heavy handed.

11 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Midlands farmers are paid to restore farmed peatlands

The FarmPEAT project aims to compensate farmers for the water table on their lands, with decisions on the rollout of measures led by farmers.

11 December 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Commission sets up European Board on Agriculture and Food

This move was one of the recommendations of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture that aims to enhance dialogue, trust and multi-stakeholder participation.

5 December 2024 NEWS
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Farm payments – a mixed bag

The rollout of payments under these two schemes and the Eco Scheme is among the best in Europe.

4 December 2024
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My Farming Week: Seamus Foley, Ballyhar Road, Killarney, Co Kerry

Christmas tree grower Seamus Foley runs his seasonal enterprise with his father Nicholas in Killarney.

4 December 2024 FORESTRY
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Farmers 'running out of' win-win solutions

When it comes to emissions reductions, farmers have a lot done but will need help to ultimately reach the 25% target set out in the Climate Action Plan.

4 December 2024 NEWS

Applications open for sustainable forest harvesting machinery grant

The grant will provide support to forestry contractors and timber hauliers for the purchase of new forest machinery that will optimise environmental performance.

4 December 2024 FORESTRY
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Important day for Irish democracy and Irish farmers

This election matters to farmers - and farmers matter to the outcome of this election.

30 November 2024 NEWS