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Ploughing talk to focus on large- and small-scale solar and AD
Stephen Robb
A panel discussion will take place at the Irish Farmers Journal stand on Tuesday at 3 pm, focusing on both large-scale and small-scale AD solar PV and what the mean for your farm.
16 September 2024 News
10 more bluetongue cases confirmed in UK
These figures are from the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency.
16 September 2024 News
Independent Ireland seeks farm retirement scheme
It comes as the party have announced its agriculture policy which includes €1 billion in additional funding for agriculture and the creation of a dedicated Minister for Fisheries.
Man who threw bag of cow dung crossed a line - Minister
Minister Anne Rabbitte told the court on Friday that she was “picked out” by Joseph Baldwin at a Gort biogas plant meeting, Gordon Deegan reports.
16 September 2024 News
Future of farming is a less intensive model - Kenny
Martin Kenny returns as Sinn Féin’s agriculture spokesperson as a general election approaches, following disappointing local and European elections for the party. Here, he sets out his stall.
11 September 2024 News
Fears grow about NI farm budget cut
Minister Muir is pressing for the annual budget for NI agriculture, which equates to around £330m, to be index linked with inflation.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Government support for 27 wind and solar farms
27 wind and solar farms have been successful in the latest round of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme and will receive support for 15 years.
11 September 2024 News
NI well behind ROI in farm support
David Wright assesses the payments made to farmers on either side of the Irish border
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Agri-food sector ‘backbone’ of Northern Ireland’s economy - UFU
The UFU has announced its 2025 budget proposal in response to Chancellor Rachael Reeves’ spending audit directive.
11 September 2024 News
AgTech calling for ‘favourable’ taxation for agri companies in budget
It is from the technology companies’ launch of their Budget 2025 submission in which they also prioritise the renewal of nitrates derogation.
10 September 2024 News
IFA to discuss budget priorities with Taoiseach and Tánaiste
Budget 2025 will be announced on Tuesday 1 October, a week earlier than in previous years.
10 September 2024 News
Farmer Writes: the trials of dairy farming
The desktop management from Westminster still continues to alarm me, writes Joe Collingborn.
8 September 2024 Farmer Writes