DAFM is going to have to "demonstrate compliance" with the Habitats Directive when granting farmers a nitrates derogation.

The Agriculture Appeals Office found that insufficient notification was given around changes to the terms and conditions of ...

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for potato blight, saying that weather at present could lead to the spread of ...

The hen harrier has helped put paid to contentious plans for a three-turbine wind farm reaching almost 500ft in height ...

A farmer from Co. Kerry said he is "feeling a bit stiff and sore" after shearing over 2,000 sheep across 50 hours for charity ...

TD warns that Habitats Directive, is set to play a fundamental part in Ireland's bid to retain the nitrates derogation.

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming a rise in demand for malting barley in the UK.

Irish dairy product producer Ornua has seen a number of wins at an international competition for cheese and dairy products.

Farmers in upland areas are being encouraged to explore "alternatives means of control" rather than burning at this time.

There have been 20 licences to cultivate hemp for fibre use issued so far this year by the Department of Health. To date, a ...

Minister Heydon said: "I am a big fan of European Innovation Partnership (EIP) projects which are being used on my own farm ...

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has issued a reminder to farmers and ...