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Anxious locals to meet over wind farm proposals tonight in Leitirmacaward

Concerns about proposed wind farm developments in the Gweebarra Estuary area of west Donegal will be discussed at a public meeting to be held tonight, Saturday, January 7 in the Leitirmacaward Hall at 8pm. The hall is adjacent to the chapel. A ...

07 Jan 2023 at 12:14

Local News

Will Donegal farmers take their stock to the new digital market?

Farming in Donegal is already witnessing the use of modern technology for higher productivity and profitability. Today, farmers use digital tools for farm management, financial services, market services, information and much else. Now ...

15 May 2023 at 10:08

National News

Cost of agricultural land to increase by 8% this year, survey suggests

The cost of agricultural land across Ireland is expected to increase by an average of 8% this year, a survey by auctioneers suggests. Agri-auctioneers and valuers from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) indicated that ...

25 Apr 2023 at 00:01

National News

Most people living near windfarms have 'positive attitude' to them, report finds

Most households situated close to new wind or solar power projects have positive attitudes to the project close to them, according to research from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Survey findings into attitudes ...

15 May 2023 at 14:31

National News

'Law is constantly changing' - Irish farmers advised to be aware of employment rules

An agribusiness services firm is advising Irish farmers to be aware of legal obligations to employees. Ifac has issued advice to farmers across the country to ensure they stay ahead of the evolving legal landscape, with HR ...

10 Mar 2023 at 10:40

National News

Government announces record investment for agricultural shows across Ireland

MINISTER for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced funding of €1 million to support 122 agricultural shows across the country. The investment, announced this Thursday, represents a 40% increase ...

22 Jun 2023 at 10:47

National News

EU will not renegotiate over nitrates derogation, says agriculture minister

The EU is “crystal clear” that there will be no renegotiation on the reduction of Ireland’s nitrates derogation, the agriculture minister has insisted. Charlie McConalogue has faced criticism from farming organisations, ...

19 Sept 2023 at 16:30

National News

EU will not renegotiate over nitrates derogation, says agriculture minister

19 Sept 2023 at 10:08

National News

Two new farming apprenticeships ‘aim to help labour shortages in agri sector’

Two new farming apprenticeships that begin in September are aimed at helping to address labour shortages in the agricultural sector. The farm manager apprenticeship trains people to work as managers in the agri sector ...

07 Aug 2023 at 00:01

National News

'You can all be really proud' - Farmers from TEN counties honoured as best in the country

Farmers from ten counties have been honoured at a prestigious farming award recognising the best grassland farmers in Ireland. The Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year award is now in its seventh year and honours ...

11 Apr 2024 at 18:41

Arts & Entertainment

'You have to get the help' - Farmer with bipolar disorder stars in this week's Ear to the Ground

An Irish farmer living with bipolar disorder is set to feature on Ear to the Ground this week. Sheep farmer Martin Galvin lives in one of Ireland's most breathtaking areas, the picturesque Leenane in Mayo, but for a ...

16 Jan 2024 at 12:58

Arts & Entertainment

'You hear horror stories' - Farming family shares their succession story on RTÉ tonight

A well known Laois farming family have shared their own tale of succession, as part of the latest episode of RTÉ's farming television series Ear To The Ground. The real-life tales of farm succession can be as ...

11 Jan 2024 at 17:12

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