Farmers

Farmer Michael O'Dwyer from Doora, Co Clare with cows in the background

Mixed reaction to Budget from farmers

Uisce Éireann have partnered with the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group launching a campaign urging people to exercise care when using pesticides

Pesticide and Drinking Water Action Group launches campaign in Donegal

Construction industry welcomes being included in government fuel scheme

Fuel subsidy scheme for farmers to be brought to Cabinet

‘We’re in limbo’: Fuel protesters dig in over bid for Government meeting

Fuel protesters causing gridlock in Dublin suggest more demonstrations next week

Sit-in protest at Bord Bia ends following promise of review

Farmers protest outside Agriculture Minister’s constituency office

Pessimism holding back farmers from implementing bovine TB measures – study

‘I’m not a champion for Brazil’, Bord Bia chairman tells committee

Tractors protest held outside Leinster House as Bord Bia chairman urged to quit

Farmers call for Bord Bia chairman to resign as they protest outside offices

Farmers take part in rolling protest against Mercosur deal

‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farming groups hold protest over Cap proposals in Dublin

ALERT: Farmers hit with urgent 'safety' warning amid Arctic cold snap and snow f...

The 'Dublin bubble' lecture farmers about climate change, Simon Harris tells The...
The Taoiseach joined The 2 Johnnies for their latest podcast episode, discussing housing, emigration, asylum seekers and more.
Andrew Walsh

Good spirits at the Ploughing despite fears of ‘losing a generation of farmers’

Sun shines on Ratheniska as thousands attend Ploughing Championships

Adam Fletcher, Wendy O'Reily, Avagrace Egan and Kealan Egan from Ferbane Foroige with Anna May McHugh, NPA MD. Pic Alf Harvey

10 things that happen at the Ploughing Championships every year

The information day is taking place on Thursday, August 22 from 12pm to 8pm

Homeland Letterkenny to host a TAMS III Information Day

The clouds have certainly gathered over the dairy industry

'An absolute disgrace' - Average dairy farmer earning 'well below' minimum wage,...

No need to reduce cattle numbers to hit carbon emissions target – Taoiseach

Tillage farmers worry about future after heavy rain and a ‘pear-shaped’ 2023

ESB warns Limerick campaigners not to use electricity poles

National: Tractor hits ESB pole knocking out power to almost 2,000 homes

No relief for farmers as heavy rain prevents planting and putting animals out

Donegal farmers urged to apply for Native Tree Area Scheme

Ireland’s nature minister: ‘We can’t restore nature without active farmers’ Staff reporter

Donegal farmers to receive €17.3 million in advance ACRES payments

Photos: Clive Wasson

In Pictures: Tractor protest sees Donegal farmers out in force

WATCH: Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa in Paris

'Never turn your back on a cow': TD tells of lucky escape as calving season begi...

Irish farming is sustainable but it can do more, Leo Varadkar says

Parties ‘speaking out of both sides of their mouths on nitrates derogation’

New quad bike rules now in effect will force Irish farmers to wear helmets

Varadkar warns of battle to maintain nitrate limit exemption for farmers

EU Commissioner says focus should be on farmers worst affected by nitrates limit

Higgins accuses UN of ‘losing credibility’ amid warning over climate change

Crowds brave wet and windy weather at National Ploughing Championships

Adam Fletcher, Wendy O'Reily, Avagrace Egan and Kealan Egan from Ferbane Foroige with Anna May McHugh, NPA MD. Pic Alf Harvey

10 things that happen at the Ploughing Championships every year

Basic Payment Scheme refunds to be distributed to almost 100,000 Irish farmers

Eamon Ryan rules out compulsory purchase of peatlands to meet rewetting targets

Motorists are being advised to maintain extra vigilance when travelling on rural roads as the silage season begins in earnest

Inland Fisheries appeals to farmers to help protect against pollution during sil...

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