On the Path to Power podcast last week, the former Fine Gael leader said “What’s in the interest of farmers and the agriculture industry is by and large not in the interest of Ireland as a nation”.

Internationally renowned economist David McWilliams has been confirmed as the headline speaker, and he will be joined by former Tánaiste, and Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney

"I wasted five days of my life last week for nothing"

Jimmy will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to his community and the co-operative spirit, his quiet strength, his gentle humour, his love of animals, his life-long interest in agriculture

Irish Country Living journalist Jacqueline Hogge said parents and grandparents in rural Ireland are being terrorised.

Inspectors will prioritise those in closest proximity to watercourses

The Irish Farmers’ Association and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association have called for his resignation.

Organic fertiliser, including slurry and farmyard manure, may be applied to land subject to suitable weather and ground conditions

It comes after some relaxation of bluetongue restrictions in Northern Ireland in late December.

They also raised concerns about Seán Canney and Marian Harkin's opposition to the deal.

President of Macra, Josephine O’Neill, said that the agreement poses a "very real threat to Irish farmers"

The funding forms part of a €2.18 billion national package

The announcement was made after suspected cases were identified at a fourth farm in Co Down.

Francie Gorman and his son Tom set out from the Irish Farm Centre in Bluebell, Dublin on Monday morning.

The 18 cattle were found on Monday by gardaí and the Department of Agriculture following a search operation in the Ballydehob area of West Cork.

An Taisce said the decision is 'shocking', and, in response, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon invited them to go out to a derogation farm with him.

The YSFF report highlights practical solutions to reverse the decline in sheep numbers and make farming attractive for the next generation.

Tom's approach, passion and understanding of biodiversity on his farm were key elements in this victory

“It was nearly eight days, if you added it all up"

The national agricultural exhibition is expected to draw up to a quarter of a million people