Feed-the-World Phil Hogan has his eye on a €225,000 job
It is not enough to save the state, or Europe. It is time now for multi-options Phil to feed the world
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
The Government won’t raise carbon tax again but promises to decarbonise the economy – how?
Climate change and energy experts have their say on the reasons for the budget U-turn – and whether they will work
Regulator says ‘forever chemical’ found in Irish cereals should be classified as toxic
Department of Health disputes validity of tests but waits for directions from European Union
‘Confidence’ that Horse Sport Ireland can survive in face of €3m liabilities
High Court judge says examiner’s report on equestrian body shows ‘reasonable prospect’ it can continue
Replacing beef farming with forestry would boost incomes and help meet climate goals
Afforestation is the most significant climate change mitigation option available to Ireland’s land use sector
Why do farmers wield such disproportionate power in Ireland? Look at Leinster House
Four per cent of the Irish workforce is employed in farming - but 15 per cent of our elected national politicians are farmers or landowners, according an investigation by The Irish Times
Farmers in the Dáil
Eyebrows would be raised if a minister for education were running a grind school on the side
The Irish Times view on farming and politics: unhealthily close
For decades the Department of Agriculture has operated as though it were a branch office of the Irish Farmers’ Association
Examiner believes Horse Sport Ireland is salvageable, High Court hears
Equestrian body applied for examinership when it become clear it was unable to meet debts
‘Toxic’ falling-out at farming body left mental health scheme ‘floundering’, tribunal told
But former Macra na Feirme employee’s claim of whistleblower penalisation is rejected
Horse-trafficking investigation spans several counties amid fears food chain compromised
Europol said some of the animals may have been diverted into the food chain without their true origin and history being known
Irish farming is unprepared for impact of climate change, says advisory council
Extreme weather events being treated as ‘isolated incidents’ rather than fundamental change, says Climate Change Advisory Council
Case of bluetongue virus identified in Co Wexford cattle herd
State’s first confirmed case of the disease led to China halting beef imports in January
Release of non-native skunks in Co Kildare being investigated
The last animal was humanely caught and culled in late April after video evidence showed one in bog near Newbridge
The drive to plant trees on Ireland’s farmland: ‘In the future a field without trees will be worthless’
There are 400 hectares of trees planted on farms across Ireland under an agroforestry scheme, offering protection against drought, less pollution and greater biodiversity
Why is the State’s national equestrian sports body in financial trouble and what will happen to it?
Legal costs in €9m competition claim case triggered run for court protection from creditors
Staff at Horse Sport Ireland briefed on potential job cuts as interim examiner is appointed
Government body for equestrian sector holds emergency meeting for employees as examinership comes before High Court
Farmers call for logistical supports as winter fodder crisis looms
Animal feed from west of Ireland could be transported to drought-affected east, say groups
Short on land, long on vision: Dutch lead the way on food production
Ireland could learn much from a nursery and research institute in the Netherlands
Coillte ordered to stop felling at forest over fears for oak trees
Department of Agriculture issues order to cease work to allow investigation of felling licence
Ireland needs an agriculture policy. Instead it has an agri-food industry
Denmark no longer has an agriculture minister – Ireland should follow suit
King Puck reigns once more in Kerry – a ritual as important in Killorglin as Christmas
The four-legged monarch now spends just an hour a day on top of his 12m-high throne and is cared for by his own vet
Drinks distributor drops ‘Irish’ wine over concern about accuracy of label
Owner of Fairy Trees Winery in Co Louth says ‘maybe we made a mistake’ over labelling of blend with 25% French grapes
Slievenamon wildfire enters fourth day as firefighters continue to battle blaze
Co Tipperary fire extended into a Coillte forest on Tuesday and spread significantly on Wednesday
Looking after our hedgerows will look after our farms, nature and climate
Older farmers tell of regrets at being encouraged to remove hedgerows under misguided policies
Pressure over Government spending cuts likely to fuel tensions at Cabinet
Black hole in Department of Education funding has led to €446m levy
Heat warning in place for five counties as temperatures to hit 29 degrees
Possibility of showers and thunderstorms will increase as week goes on
Dogs-for-sale website complains to Seanad clerk over puppy farm link allegations
Dogs.ie submits 20-page response, saying claims from Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews are damaging its reputation
Ireland’s curlew population to be boosted by imported eggs
Number of breeding curlews in Ireland has dropped by an estimated 98% since 1980s
Embattled hen harrier clings on - but its future is far from certain
Once-common bird of prey is at the centre of tensions over land use for farming and forestry
Taoiseach proposes referendum to create new ministerial office for maritime issues
Micheál Martin said ‘there’s something missing where we don’t have a stronger department of the marine’
A Kingdom divided: Michael Healy-Rae’s explosive interview shows split in Kerry dynasty
Differences between Michael and Danny Healy-Rae, and their children, threaten the unity of one of Ireland’s most prominent political families
‘Kill quickly and cleanly’: How culling can help manage Ireland’s rising deer population
Reintroducing wolves and promoting venison are among other suggested ways of achieving deer prudence
Fianna Fáil’s Catherine Ardagh promoted in wake of Michael Healy-Rae departure
Dublin South-Central TD to become Minister of State following resignation of Kerry TD
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