# Farmers

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# 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.

21.4k

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.

25.0k

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.

14.4k

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.

32.0k

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.

13.9k

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.

12.2k

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.”

8.1k

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

# Phew

Australia softens its tax on backpackers after outcry from farmers

A campaign by farmers and the tourism industry had an impact.

20.5k

Sep 27th 2016, 9:11 AM

# drink driving

One in four farmers said they have driven home after drinking at least three pints

The Irish Examiner and ICMSA poll finds that 23% admitted to drink driving in the last six months.

14.4k

Sep 22nd 2016, 8:27 AM

# Macra na Feirme

80% of young farmers say they should have the right to bear arms

A new survey also shows half have been the victims of “rural crime”.

14.7k

Sep 19th 2016, 6:10 AM

# Mind Our Farm Families

Pieta House teams up with farming group to highlight suicide among men in rural areas

Pieta House and the IFA are running a phoneline and counselling service.

10.6k

Sep 10th 2016, 11:48 AM

# tractor protest

Farmers and truckers blockading Calais in protest at migrant camp "The Jungle"

Around 70 trucks have begun a go-slow on the main motorway into the French port.

19.0k

Sep 5th 2016, 10:16 AM

# predators

Suggestion pine martens will attack young children 'alarmist and irresponsible'

Farmers have raised concerns about the growing population of these small mammals in Ireland.

41.1k

Aug 26th 2016, 8:00 PM

# rural crime

Rural 'spotters' make money spying on farmers and selling information to criminal gangs

It is difficult for gardaí to secure prosecutions against these people as they need to link them directly to the crime.

20.2k

Aug 23rd 2016, 6:01 AM

# rural ireland

'An invasion of a place I grew up in, where I always felt safe' - Farmers speak of trauma after thefts

Buyers are being urged to ensure dealers are reputable before they buy any farm vehicles or machinery.

14.5k

Aug 22nd 2016, 2:21 PM

# baling hay

14 things you'll understand if you grew up on a farm

Massey. Deere. New Holland. You must choose one.

9.5k

Jun 9th 2016, 1:10 PM

# greener pastures

Farmers put pay scandal behind them and elect new IFA president

Joe Healy has said a remuneration committee will decide his salary,

18.2k

Apr 19th 2016, 7:20 PM

Voices

Can't resist the deals at the supermarket? Here's why we should be buying local

The state can no longer justify paying large subsidies to farmers whose produce goes directly overseas while refusing to support small scale local production, writes Fergal Anderson.

806

Mar 29th 2016, 8:00 AM