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# beast from the east

Farmers struggling with dairy supplies as Storm Emma freezes pipes across the country

Some farmers are also afraid their lambs will die, said the President of the Irish Farmer’s Association.

22.0k

Mar 2nd 2018, 3:15 PM

# farmer yoga

People fell in love with this yoga-loving Kerry farmer on the Six One

So wholesome.

8.7k

Feb 27th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Lambing season

'Angry' farmers fear new sheep inspections will put pregnant ewes at risk

Sheep farmer representatives plan to meet with government officials to discuss their problems with the inspections.

12.1k

Feb 15th 2018, 6:01 AM

# Wood for the trees

Coillte says it will work with farmers who haven't been paid

Some farmers told RTÉ that they had been left without payments from the farm-forest partnership scheme

10.4k

Feb 1st 2018, 1:02 PM

# Interview

'If someone breaks into your house you should do whatever you have to to take them on'

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice talks rural crime, drink-driving and hits out against the Independent Alliance

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Jan 7th 2018, 9:55 PM

# crisis

Farmers are calling a fodder crisis ...but the government says there is sufficient supply

The bad weather throughout the summer has left farmers without sufficient amounts of fodder.

11.8k

Nov 26th 2017, 7:30 AM

# embrace farm

'I looked down and my leg simply wasn't there' - for farming families, the consequences of a workplace accident are devastating

Support and bereavement group Embrace Farm are soon to hold their first national conference on the multitude of problems presented by farming tragedies.

21.1k

Nov 18th 2017, 7:30 AM

# rural crime

'Nobody should live in fear due to lack of garda resources': 45% of all agricultural crime not reported to gardaí

A new ICSA study looks at why agricultural crimes are not being reported to gardaí.

10.2k

Nov 9th 2017, 5:20 PM

# Unprecedented

'It'll be very, very difficult to get back to normal': How Donegal is coping after the catastrophic floods

The Department of Agriculture has announced a compensation scheme of up to €15,000 for farmers affected.

15.0k

Sep 10th 2017, 10:00 PM

# Flooding

'A tsunami from the skies': Taoiseach to travel to Donegal as emergency meeting takes place over floods

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for five counties.

47.0k

Aug 25th 2017, 3:45 PM

# mafia war

Mobster and two innocent farmers gunned down in Italy as mafia feud escalates

Two brothers who happened to drive by at the wrong moment were shot dead.

21.9k

Aug 9th 2017, 9:38 PM

# rural crime

Farmers warned to 'stamp' their farm equipment or risk losing it to thieves

Thefts can be traumatic for farmers and their families. Communities are advised to work with local gardaí and watch out for suspicious activity.

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Aug 3rd 2017, 12:05 AM

# Nursing Homes

Farmers aren't happy that the Fair Deal scheme's 'discriminatory measures' might be here to stay

Planned reforms over the plans are being delayed.

12.8k

Aug 1st 2017, 12:20 PM

# hay now hay now

Day 2: Tillage farmers sleep overnight at the Department of Agriculture building

Some farmers are talking about taking their kids out of college due to the bad harvest.

11.9k

Jul 6th 2017, 5:28 PM

# Sit-in protest

Gardaí attend scene as tillage farmers occupy Department of Agriculture building

The occupying farmers were seeking an urgent meeting with Minister Michael Creed.

12.4k

Jul 5th 2017, 6:28 PM

# james reynolds

National Party co-founder loses bid for injunction against farmers association

The ICSA sought to remove James Reynolds from senior positions he had held with the organisation.

21.6k

Jun 27th 2017, 9:23 PM

# be vigilant

Irish farmers warned about Bluetongue virus after outbreaks in France

There have been 657 reported outbreaks in France since the start of this year.

10.3k

Jun 24th 2017, 10:51 AM

# dispute over land

Limerick farmer charged after allegedly shooting neighbour after a row over a 'right of way'

A dog was also shot dead in the incident.

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Jun 17th 2017, 4:10 PM

# County Leash

Dog owners warned to keep pets on a leash after 'savage' sheep attacks

The IFA has released a protocol for farmers to follow, which includes guidelines for when a farmer can shoot a dog.

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Jun 17th 2017, 7:40 AM

# Milking it

The average Irish dairy farmer earned €52,000 last year but their colleagues aren't happy

It is claimed sheep farmers can earn as little as €16,000 a year.

42.4k

Jun 2nd 2017, 6:10 PM

# green ribbon

Almost half of people in rural Ireland would conceal a mental health difficulty

42% of people living in rural areas would conceal a mental health difficulty from family, friends or colleagues.

8.7k

May 22nd 2017, 6:30 AM

# firestorm

Farmers who started 'illegal' gorse fires may have Basic Payment Scheme grants docked

A recent spate of gorse fires have caused havoc in rural areas around the country.

18.3k

May 17th 2017, 12:26 PM

# hen harriers

State scheme teams up farmers with endangered birds of prey

The scheme aims to bring farmers and environmentalists together to a mutual understanding of the others’ concerns.

8.9k

Apr 30th 2017, 7:45 AM

# burning land

Farmers defend 'extreme and irresponsible' gorse bush burning as best practice

The recent spell of dry weather has left firefighters battling gorse bush blazes, with farmers often blamed for starting them.

32.1k

Apr 22nd 2017, 7:00 AM

# Nematodirus

Deadly worm disease in lambs is on the increase, farmers warned

It takes almost a year before the egg hatches releasing the infective larvae.

14.0k

Apr 15th 2017, 6:30 AM

# spuds sale

Farmers furious at SuperValu 'stunt' which gives away free carrots and potatoes

The IFA has taken exception to a new promotion which gives away free carrots and potatoes.

42.8k

Jan 27th 2017, 7:58 AM

# bad harvest

Tillage farmers call for 'humanitarian support' after some lose 100% of crop in worst harvest in decades

A protest will be held outside of the Dáil this afternoon.

15.2k

Jan 18th 2017, 12:48 PM

# Gas

Here's how much farmers are getting paid to count how much gas their cows are emitting

Agriculture is the single largest contributor to Ireland’s overall greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for over 30%.

16.5k

Jan 15th 2017, 7:30 AM

# wigeon

Second case of bird flu found in Ireland

The risk to humans is deemed to be “very low”.

11.7k

Jan 13th 2017, 6:29 PM

# Back In The Game

Egypt reopens its beef market to Irish farmers ending 17-year ban

Five firms have got the green light to export to the major consumer market.

11.6k

Jan 5th 2017, 1:30 PM

# Trade with Tehran

Why Ireland's farmers want the Irish embassy in Iran to reopen

The ICSA has called on the government to reopen the Irish embassy in Iran.

13.7k

Jan 1st 2017, 6:15 AM

# wigeon

Bird flu has been found in Ireland. Here's how to spot it in your flock

Fears about the infectious virus have been spreading across Europe this year.

13.0k

Dec 31st 2016, 12:06 PM

# Racism Trial

Two men in court for 'shoving black man into coffin and threatening to burn him alive'

The men face charges of kidnapping and assaulting.

30.2k

Nov 16th 2016, 8:36 PM

# Wicklow

Gardaí to step up patrols targeting Christmas tree thieves

An operation that has been running each year since 2011 has dramatically driven down this seasonal crime.

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Nov 14th 2016, 12:48 PM

# Farmer's Plight

Tillage farmers advised to share concerns as they pay bills after "perfect storm"

“I know one farmer whose eldest daughter is gone to university, and they’ve managed to pay for the tuition up until Christmas, but they don’t think they can keep her there.”

8.2k

Oct 18th 2016, 6:03 AM

# rural assistance

Investment in sheep and protection from Brexit: Here's what the Budget means to farmers

A number of measures have been introduced to try to ease the potential fallout from Brexit.

8.3k

Oct 11th 2016, 5:40 PM

# rural ireland

Tillage farmers in Ireland are 'stressed, anguished and in pain' after a bad harvest year

Hundreds of farmers, particularly those along the West coast, have been badly hit by heavy rainfall this summer, which has seen much of their crop yields destroyed.

10.9k

Oct 9th 2016, 7:00 AM