Farmers call for logistical supports as winter fodder crisis looms
Animal feed from west of Ireland could be transported to drought-affected east, say groups
Martin Heydon
Martin Heydon ‘open’ to introducing animal food transport scheme for farmers
Support may not be made available until next year
Farmers accuse Heydon of failing to grasp severity of drought
Minister hears that fodder, horticulture and tillage sectors ‘staring down the barrel of poor harvest yields’
Farmers count the cost of prolonged drought: ‘Do the maths, that’s €3,500 a week’
Dairy and tillage farmers in east and south-east struggle as a result of dry, hot summer
Ireland needs an agriculture policy. Instead it has an agri-food industry
Denmark no longer has an agriculture minister – Ireland should follow suit
Farm organisations and minister to meet as drought crisis deepens
Growing fears that farmers will be left without winter fodder due to recent lack of grass growth
Looking after our hedgerows will look after our farms, nature and climate
Older farmers tell of regrets at being encouraged to remove hedgerows under misguided policies
‘Screamers’ house, former home to controversial cult, for sale in Co Donegal
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Miriam Lord’s End-of-Dáil-term awards: Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin
Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe
Dogs-for-sale website complains to Seanad clerk over puppy farm link allegations
Dogs.ie submits 20-page response, saying claims from Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews are damaging its reputation
Ireland’s curlew population to be boosted by imported eggs
Number of breeding curlews in Ireland has dropped by an estimated 98% since 1980s
Legislation to end Ireland’s reputation as ‘puppy farm capital of Europe’ advances
New Bill will addresses welfare and breeding standards, sales and record keeping and enforcement, says Minister
What does division over abortion within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for Government?
Possible leadership contenders O’Callaghan and Calleary vote against removing three-day waiting period
More investment in innovation and research needed from Irish food sector
While many State supports are available, the industry has been slow to invest in R&D, critics say
Bord Bia review finds chairman gives ‘clear leadership’ in wake of Brazil beef protests
IFA had called on Larry Murrin to resign over imports at his company, Dawn Farms
Controversial triple-lock legislation to get formal Cabinet approval today
Removal of UN Security Council approval set to spark conflict with Opposition politicians
Minister appointed vet found to have engaged in ‘intimidating’ behaviour to board
Former Northern Ireland chief veterinary officer Robert Huey to join board of Horse Sport Ireland
Natural fertiliser aid schemes shelved despite rising cost of chemical variety
Six months ago, Minister said he was ‘delighted’ at interest farmers were showing in the scheme
Dublin drainage scheme will be completed a year early, says Chambers
Jack Chambers says action plan to speed infrastructure projects already yielding results
Officials questioned how nominating Phil Hogan for key UN post would ‘benefit’ the State
Role based in Rome carries $265,000 annual salary plus extra $50,000 ‘representation’ allowance
‘Significant’ fuel support schemes worth €220m confirmed for farmers and hauliers
Farmers will receive €200 for every 1,000 litres of green diesel used and hauliers an average payment of €14,000
‘Right to be forgotten’ for cancer patients in insurance market to be enshrined in law
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to outline road transporters support scheme to Cabinet
Government holds trade forum amid uncertainty caused by Middle East war
Inflation is a concern, says Simon Harris
Leo Varadkar comments on rural Ireland to be raised by angry TDs at Fine Gael meeting
Former taoiseach sparked backlash after saying people of urban Ireland were ‘paying all the bills’
Farmers, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael: Have traditional allies now become enemies?
The depth of antipathy and ‘hatred’ directed at Coalition parties in recent months has caught the Government by surprise
Government survives confidence vote after surprise Michael Healy-Rae resignation
Sharp exchanges in Dáil debate as Coalition accused of ‘abandoning the Irish people’ by Mary Lou McDonald amid fuel crisis
Multimillion-euro financial package will not be unveiled until nationwide fuel protests cease
Fuel protests movement vows to extend disruptive actions into weekend as talks under way for solution
New master plan keeps animal welfare culture central at Dublin Zoo
Building upon its 2020 policy, zoo aims to implement strategy by its 2031 bicentennial
Farmers push for suspension of carbon charges on fertiliser as prices soar due to Iran war
Minister says supply of fertiliser may only be enough to last country’s farmers until mid to late April
Abandoned horse left dying for two days before being euthanised
Limerick TD rues ‘no consequences’ for those who mistreat animals
Ban on Irish greyhound racing ruled out after Welsh, Scottish parliaments outlaw sport
Minister Martin Heydon rejects claims of animal cruelty as ‘dreadful slight’ on thousands of dog loving owners
Ryanair and Irish aircraft leasing companies are Boeing’s biggest customers
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is visiting Seattle, San Francisco and Sacramento to promote Ireland ahead of St Patrick’s Day
Food prices in Ireland at risk of rising ‘dramatically’ due to war in Gulf, Minister warns
Government open to examining supports as energy costs increase – but repeat of energy credits unlikely
Government learning the perils of setting precedents in unprecedented times the hard way
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