Energy and fertiliser price rise likely to cause long-term issues for farmers, Teagasc says
Agriculture authority outlined farming challenges to food security committee
Government warned to consult farmers before any compulsory crop growth orders
Amid rising costs and input availability issues, farmers sceptical about potential move
Irish farm groups hail European vote result on export of live animals
‘Seeking to change the rules because other countries fail to implement them is not acceptable’
Alcohol, energy and everyday living: how rising prices are hitting Irish consumers
Latest CSO figures show prices rose 5.4% last year – the biggest increase since 2001
Food prices ‘going to have to go up’, says Irish Farmers’ Association president
Tim Cullinan accuses Government of ‘talking at farmers’ instead of negotiating
Census confirms record numbers of cattle on Irish dairy farms
Overall number of farms fell by 3.4% but dairy cow herd increased by almost half
Irish farmers ‘foisted’ with carbon emissions reductions, protest hears
Motorcade of more than 80 tractors descend on Dublin city centre in demonstration
State’s new €125bn climate plan to cut emissions for rest of decade
Fossil fuel heating to be phased out in public buildings, new transport electrification targets set
Farmers mobilise to mount big protest on Dublin’s streets
Irish Farmers’ Association chief targets November 21st in pursuit of ‘real engagement’
Cop26: Ireland among backers of pledge to cut methane emissions by 30%
Gas linked to livestock seen as being behind about half of global average temperature rise
Irish hauliers threaten to protest over new emissions targets
IRHA president says members already facing rising fuel costs and driver shortages
Emissions targets to 2030 to require ‘fundamental’ changes to work and lifestyle
Government to outline carbon limits for individual sectors shortly, Ryan says
Coalition unveils nearly €10bn agriculture plan via new Cap agenda
Package includes a 50% increase in ‘co-financing’ by Government over the period
Government accused of making ‘mockery’ of plan to incentivise green farming
Farmers had expected €49m boost in budget this year to help sector decarbonise
Suspension of Brazilian beef exports to China presents ‘opportunity’ for Ireland
IFA urges Government to secure access for Irish exporters
Farmers demand that Government honour €1.5bn agri-environment pledge
IFA pre-budget shopping list includes calls for tax aid and scheme support
Family farm forest owners say they cannot get licences and income
IFA-led protest outside the Dáil highlights backlog of permissions for forest activity
Minister introduces Climate Bill amendment for clarity on agriculture ‘carbon removals’
Landmark legislation set to be passed before summer recess
Altered Climate Bill marks role of farmers in capturing and storing carbon
Change follows Minister’s acceptance of amendments proposed at committee stage in Seanad
CAP deal will let State become world leader in sustainable food production, Minister says
Irish farmers will increasingly receive EU payments based on environmental results
Irish farmers claim CAP deal agreed in Brussels ‘potentially disastrous’
Birdwatch Ireland says provisional deal ignores science on environmental degradation
Lidl ordered to pay IFA’s legal costs over failed injunction application
Lidl took the case over two ads published last March in the national media and online
Q and A: What are the implications of the Climate Bill?
Legislation clears a major hurdle by getting through the Dáil, but at what cost?
UK-Australia trade deal a dangerous precedent, warn Irish food and farm groups
Industry bodies say agreement has potential to undermine exporters here
Farmers protest in tractors around country over Cap proposals
Large-scale demonstration highlights difficulties caused by Climate Bill and EU reform
Vast majority of farmers in Ireland committed to climate action, says IFA president
Farmers ‘don’t recognise how they are portrayed in certain sections of the media and by some environmental commentators’
Irish farm lobby frets over €10bn in subsidies as EU eyes Cap reform
Environmental measures on terms proposed must be kept to minimum, says IFA leader
EU plans Cap reforms with major implications for Irish farming
Farmers could face ‘significant drop in income’ due to environmentally-driven changes
Irish farmers concerned over UK’s proposed trade deal with Australia
Size of Australian cattle ranches ‘off the charts’, with lower costs because of climate
Mounting concern at impact of UK-Australia deal on Irish beef exports
Irish Government source says matter closely monitored but UK is free to pursue trade deals post-Brexit
Farmers want new food ombudsman to have powers of investigation
Ombudsman would enforce EU rules on food supply chains
Low methane target will force demanding cuts on emissions elsewhere, expert warns
Farmers willing to play part in climate action but will need Government supports, say IFA
Farmers in smart farming project identified 9% cut in carbon emissions
Link between animal numbers, fertiliser use and deteriorating water ‘must be broken’ – EPA
Climate Bill: Implementation critical, warns environment coalition
Farmers call on Government to acknowledge sector’s efforts to improve carbon efficiency
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