Can an Irish official revive EU’s ‘zombie committee’?
Europe Letter: Cillian Lohan is hoping to make the scandal-hit EESC relevant again
Scientist says methane from farming should be treated differently to CO2
Prof John FitzGerald warns all sectors must take climate action
Beef taskforce meeting with supermarket chains in bid to secure price increase
ICMSA to ask retailers to explain margins obtained on Irish beef compared to other European markets
Farmers group questions vegan billboard campaign funding
Vegan group says identity of funders is ‘irrelevant’ to its animal rights work
IFA: Tipperary pig farmer Tim Cullinan elected as president
Securing improved beef prices will be the number-one priority, says new leader
IFA to meet on Friday over campaign on beef prices
Retailers engaged in excessive profiteering while farm gate prices are ‘on the floor’
Farmers protest outside Dunnes Stores depot over beef prices
IFA president Joe Healy claims retailer’s discounts hurt producers’ incomes
Farmers blockade Tesco in ongoing row about beef prices
IFA president says supermarket’s half-price beef sale is an ‘insult to farmers’
Beef processor accuses IFA of blockade ‘stunt’ as it announces price increase
Association denies protests a response to it being outflanked by new farmer lobbies
Second IFA blockade over beef prices expected in Cork
Twelve-hour action at major Aldi distribution centre in Kildare was the latest in long-running series of beef price protests
Farmers mount 12-hour Aldi blockade and warn of more beef price protests
IFA says farmers are ‘sick of being short changed’
Beef taskforce begins talks aimed at resolving dispute
Discussions on beef sector reforms start after contentious court injunctions lifted
UN not wrong to urge people to eat less meat, says IFA president
Farmers should be gauged on emissions produced rather than food, says Joe Healy
Brexit: Farmers call for clarification around customs and food products
Food industry is ‘completely integrated’ on island of Ireland, say farmers’ groups
Save the planet, save on the farm: Irish farmers learn smart farming
Environmental measures in joint EPA/IFA initiative save farmers an average of €6,300
Farm supports not enough to protect against potential ‘agricultural armaggedon’
Creed says Government will be ‘ambitious as possible’ when seeking Brexit funds from EU
Brexit ‘most significant challenge ever faced’ by Irish agriculture
Irish Farmers’ Association calls for state aid rules to be lifted to provide help to sector
Farmers end protest at Tipperary plant but dispute continues
Creed urges farmers to ‘step away from blockades’ as beef deal stalls
No prospect of return to talks despite deepening beef crisis
Processors say 6,000 people temporarily laid off due to blockades
Beef dispute: Meadow Meats says 100 jobs at risk as factory faces closure
Processors says thousands of job losses are now inevitable due to blockades
Beef dispute: Agreement reached between farmers and processors
Companies will not follow through on deal if pickets by farmers at meat plants continue
Hauliers fear layoffs unless beef dispute is resolved
Little impact on larger firms with diverse client list but beef-only haulage firms hit
Meat processors suspend role in talks over blockades
Michael Creed urges all parties to take a step back from action to allow space for meaningful talks
Beef protests: Blockade stops Chinese delegation’s factory visit
Picketing of meat plants enters second week as row over beef prices for farmers continues
Beef sector deadlock continues as protest force closure of 12 plants
Some protestors have told the High Court they will not obstruct meat processors
Farmers blockading meat plants face ‘expulsion’ from campaign group
Beef Plan Movement says it is ‘imperative protests are quelled’ ahead of Chinese trade visit
What is going on in the beef talks?
Q&A on the ongoing issues between the Beef Plan Movement and Meat Industry Ireland
Beef talks adjourn as outline of potential deal emerges
Market transparency and introduction of a price index among issues in proposals
Kepak issued proceedings against grassroots movement, court records show
Move from meat processor comes as industry faced off against protesters
Beef dispute talks adjourned as hopes for price index emerge
Beef Plan movement says processor and retailer not farmer get most of consumer price
Sterling sinks to lowest level in two years against the euro
Pound faces abrupt bout of selling pressure as speculation rumbles about November poll
Live and let try: Maggie Doyle trolls Ryan Tubridy's heroes
Stand-in presenter shows her strengths while spinning out sparse material, as Jonathan Healy hears of heroic resistance to a hellish situation
Farmers dismiss calls to reduce cattle herd as ‘flawed logic’
Greenhouse gas emissions from sector continue to rise alongside cattle numbers
Ireland must prepare to deal with extreme heatwaves, warns climate council
John FitzGerald: ‘There can be no certainty about the frequency of extreme events’
Government defeated in Dáil vote on Mercosur trade deal
Fianna Fáil backs Sinn Féin motion rejecting agreement as a ‘bad deal for Ireland and the planet’
Independent Alliance helps clear way for Phil Hogan reappointment
Taoiseach to nominate the EU agriculture commissioner for another term in Brussels
Pig farm protest to prompt meeting of gardaí and agriculturalists
‘Meat the Victims’ vegan break-in to film operations condemned as bio-security risk
Larry Goodman profits spark farmers’ call for cattle price inquiry
IFA president says businessman ‘making millions on the backs of beef farmers’
Farmers seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over ‘sellout’ Mercosur deal
EU pulling the rug from under the beef sector, Irish Farmers’ Association says
What is the new South American beef deal that will affect Ireland?
Mercosur deal has been accused for ‘selling out’ Irish farmers
Irish farmers furious over EU-South American deal to cut tariffs
Mercosur agreement reached after 20 years of talks criticised on environmental grounds
Friends of the Earth: Climate breakdown plan is 'biggest innovation' in 20 years
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says fundamental to the success of the plan is the level of commitment of all parts of society
Pig farmers warned virus could wipe out entire Irish stock
Minister for Agriculture calls for vigilance as ‘rampant’ African swine fever spreads
Taoiseach promises European aid will ‘flow to farmers’ shortly
Package worth €100m agreed for Irish beef farmers ‘hammered’ by Brexit uncertainty
‘Where’s the beef, ye vegan’: Farmers heckle Taoiseach in Cork
IFA claims beef producers have lost €100 million in revenue in the past six months
Climate recommendations must develop ‘real and lasting strategy’
Coalition of environmental organisations have ‘warmly welcomed’ new report measures
‘There is huge anger’: Farmers protest Fair Deal scheme
Families have had to sell off portions of land to meet nursing home costs, says IFA
Vital that farmers vote for candidates willing to ‘fight on their backs’ for Irish farmers – IFA
Farmers’ organisation launched manifesto for EU and local government elections
Irish agriculture ‘greenwashing’ its climate impact – An Taisce
Environmental group disputes claims that Ireland is a world leader in carbon efficiency
Farmers fume over advice to reduce dairy and meat consumption
IFA demands withdrawal of An Taisce Green-Schools guide to tackling climate change
All-party climate action committee reaches agreement on carbon tax rises
Last-minute amendment agreed to support those on low income before taxes imposed
Most profitable Irish farms are most efficient in minimising greenhouse gas emissions – report
Teagasc’s 2017 sustainability report confirms income gap between dairy and other farm types
Proposed tariff regime would be ‘disastrous’ for Irish food exports
IFA warns proposed UK tariffs could cost Irish beef sector almost €800 million
Brexit: Irish and French farmers ‘hugely in support of EU line’
IFA and French counterparts demonstrate support for Barnier’s withdrawal agreement
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