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Northern Ireland
Muir dismisses FFA legislation on prices
David Wright
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has made his views clear on the proposed legislation.
15 May 2024 News
Former Minister Michael D'Arcy passes away
Michael D'Arcy, who passed away in his 90th year, was sacked from cabinet due to his opposition to a land tax.
15 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir left powerless on animal disease
The power to direct and control policy around major animal diseases in NI now lies with the UK government
Some growers ‘dead and buried’ before receiving all ash dieback monies - IFO
It was revealed this week that the ash dieback compensation payment will not be a lump sum.
15 May 2024 News
Dairygold puts pressure on Taoiseach to retain derogation
The removal of the derogation would have a significant negative economic impact on milk processors and farmers, Dairygold chair Seán O’Brien has said.
10 May 2024 News
McConalogue seeks coalition backing of derogation
Minister McConalogue will bring a memo to his Cabinet colleagues next week asking for a whole Government approach to securing the derogation beyond 2025.
8 May 2024 News
Bring forward climate and nature fund, says Tirlán CEO
The CEO of Tirlán called upon the government to increase investment in Teagasc, slurry storage and to bring forward the spend in the climate and nature fund.
8 May 2024 News
Bright future for summer show season – Harrison
With show season just around the corner, the Irish Farmers Journal got in touch with Jim Harrison of the Irish Shows Association. Niamh Murphy reports.
4 May 2024 Shows & showing
Agriculture to be pillar of Just Transition Commission
The Government said the Just Transition Commission will “ensure no one is left behind” in Ireland achieving climate neutrality.
2 May 2024 News
UK government urged to act on vet medicines
A grace period for veterinary medicine supply runs out at the end of 2025.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Renewables Roadshow: AD must win hearts and minds of farmers
The Renewables Roadshow concluded this week after a month-long national tour, revealing cracks in the government's ambitions to develop a new anaerobic digestion industry.
1 May 2024 Renewables
Scrapping derogation ‘won’t solve’ water quality issues
The Irish Government is 'absolutely committed' to seeking another derogation post-2025, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said.
1 May 2024 News