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INHFA hit out at on-line registration requirement for Fertiliser Database

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association have hit out at the ever increasing levels of red tape and bureaucracy. Speaking on this, INHFA Vice-President John Joe Fitzgerald detailed how the last straw for many farmers came in a letter from the ...

30 Aug 2023 at 11:33

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INHFA calls for re-negotiation of land designations following ECJ ruling

A recent finding by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) relating to the implementation of our Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) has brought into question the legal basis of these sites. In their ruling the ECJ pointed to the Irish State not ...

07 Jul 2023 at 10:33

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Government inaction is undermining the family farm

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association have called out Government policy that they maintain is a serious threat to the future of the family farm. Speaking on this National President Vincent Roddy outlined how Government inaction ...

24 Aug 2023 at 09:33

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INHFA to hold rally on forestry in Leitrim

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) are holding a rally in Manorhamilton next Friday, February 17 at 8pm to highlight the problems with Ireland’s current and proposed forestry policies and afforestation grant scheme ...

16 Feb 2023 at 19:33

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INHFA calls for upland farming module to form part of Green Cert

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association have called on Teagasc to include a module on upland farming as part of a new Green Cert to be rolled out this September. Speaking on this, INHFA Vice President Micheal McDonnell detailed ...

01 Apr 2024 at 16:33

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INHFA calls for pause on farm inspections as weather crisis deepens

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) are calling for a pause in all farm inspections as farmers struggle to cope with difficult weather conditions. Speaking on this National Vice President John Joe Fitzgerald ...

04 Apr 2024 at 14:33

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INHFA calls for increased ACRES funding

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have called on Minister McConalogue and the Government for additional funding to ensure all those looking to join the Agri-Climate and Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) ...

29 Nov 2023 at 15:33

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INHFA calls on public representatives to reject Nature Restoration Law

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have called on all public representatives to back farming and our rural communities by voting against the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) when it comes before the Irish ...

25 Nov 2023 at 13:33

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New regulations on dog control – A first step, but more needed says IFA

IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey said stronger regulations and funding for dog control announced by Minister Humphreys is a first step in addressing this ongoing issue, but more must be done to protect livestock ...

19 Nov 2023 at 09:33

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Tipperary farmers say 'unworkable' new slurry rule will put farm lives at risk

“Enough people are hurt on farms without making more” says Upperchurch farmer Joe O’Dwyer who was one of over 400 farmers in Upperchurch that signed a petition calling on government politicians to defer and ...

30 Oct 2024 at 21:33

Hill farmers’ finances ‘in jeopardy’ from delays to new farming schemes – report

Hill farmers, who are among England’s poorest, face an “outsized” hit to livelihoods from delays to new farming schemes, a think tank has warned. Efforts to tackle climate change, restore nature and curb ...

05 Dec 2024 at 09:36

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‘Unique in the UK’ support scheme gives £6m to upland hill farmers

Hill farmers will benefit from more than £6 million that is being paid out as part of a “unique” support scheme. The Scottish Government has awarded cash to more than 1,000 businesses – with more than ...

27 May 2025 at 09:12

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