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‘Commission of investigation’ recommended for Dan Brennan’s farm
Barry Murphy
Kilkenny farmer Dan Brennan's pursuit of answers following the alleged environmental contamination of his farm continues.
24 May 2023 Viewpoints
Irish retail grocery trends this year
If food prices can be manipulated upwards by retailers to boost profits, they must possess market power.
20 May 2023 News
Even if there's 'cattle in them' you'll get planning - IPAV on old farmhouses
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers CEO said that farm organisations could impress upon farmers the need to sell old houses on their farms.
Tax breaks 'could release 100,000 derelict homes' to the market
The new Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme is of no use unless property owners are incentivised to sell old houses, IPAV CEO Pat Davitt has said.
18 May 2023 News
Just half of newly graduated Irish vets studied in Ireland
In 2022, 72 first-time Irish registrants were educated in UCD and 66 first-time Irish registrants were educated outside of Ireland.
13 May 2023 News
Graduate entry route to new vet college off the cards
CEO of the Higher Education Authority, Alan Wall, said no college came back with a graduate offering in their bid for the new veterinary school.
12 May 2023 News
CEO seat empty at agri food regulator
The Oireachtas legislative process for the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill, to establish the office, is ongoing.
10 May 2023 News
Tim Lombard announced as Fine Gael spokesperson for agriculture
The Cork senator has been the party’s Seanad spokesperson on agriculture since 2020.
9 May 2023 News
Farmers with under-utilised land advised to consider AD
Wednesday's Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture looked at the risks and opportunities of a biomethane strategy for Ireland, focusing on the role Irish farmers can play.
4 May 2023 News
Agri-food Regulator bill to be backed by Dáil
The legislation to provide for the roll and remit of an eagerly anticipated Agri-food Regulator will be backed by government parties on Wednesday night.
26 April 2023 News
'Excessive’ fertiliser profits continue - IFA
Irish fertiliser prices continue to trend ahead of that in other markets, warn farm leaders. Barry Murphy and Rachel Donovan report.
26 April 2023 News
‘Hard border’ for Northern Ireland fertiliser
Farmers who buy from Northern Ireland will now have to register as a fertiliser economic operator and submit information on these imports to the National Fertiliser Database.
5 April 2023 News