Anne O'Donoghue

Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan said the report could inform how farmers are compensated for designated lands in the future.

The requirement for HerdPlus membership has been removed and the CBV profile is accessible to all with an ICBF login.

Teresa Roche succeeds Alice Doyle, who will take up her position as deputy president of the IFA next week.

Over half of farmer respondents to a survey said they would not support a regional approach to TB, but vast differences in support were seen depending on the farmer’s enterprise.

Intensifying their protest efforts from last week, French farmers plan to block the main motorways leading to the capital.

Artist and folklorist Michael Fortune discusses the importance of dressers in traditional Irish homes, as well as dates associated with folklore in the calendar year.

It is predicted the majority of this decrease will be shouldered by dairy farms, with Teagasc economists estimating that incomes will fall on these farms by 42% on average to €80,000.

This week’s podcast guest is our Home Nurse columnist, Nessa Robins.

Minister Charlie McConalogue said the committee will advise farmers based on the most recent information available on fodder.

The week of protest action is in response to measures to cut green diesel subsidies and tax breaks for agricultural vehicles.