Ronan Sands

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Ronan Sands is currently completing a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Dublin City University (DCU). He comes from a rural area in mid-Louth and grew up around a hobby farm. Ronan has gained experience writing articles for his college newspaper and has acted as Public Relations officer (PRO) for DCU Soccer Society while captaining their Collingwood Cup squad.

Bord na Móna to develop 79km of trails under new tourism scheme

CAP / Schemes

Bord na Móna to develop 79km of trails under new tourism scheme

Bord na Móna is to develop 79km of new walking and cycling trails as part of a new Fáilte Ireland...
Over 600 farmers oppose EU Green Claims Directive

Environment

Over 600 farmers oppose EU Green Claims Directive

A coalition of farmers have raised concerns about the EU’s proposed Green Claims Directive, specifically criticising the inclusion of the...
Newly developed soil sensor helps reduce use of chemical fertilisers

Agri-Business

Newly developed soil sensor helps reduce use of chemical fertilisers

Researchers at Tyndall National Institute at University Cork (UCC) have developed a soil sensor designed to help farmers reduce their...
RSA: Seat belt use ‘on decline’ among drivers and passengers

Rural Life

RSA: Seat belt use ‘on decline’ among drivers and passengers

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has urged drivers and passengers to wear seat belts on every journey following the results...
Minister called on to ‘review’ the powers of the Agri-Food Regulator

Rural Life

Minister called on to ‘review’ the powers of the Agri-Food Regulator

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has been urged to “review the powers” of the Agri-Food...
CSO: Consumers pay 6c less for bread this year than last year

Rural Life

CSO: Consumers pay 6c less for bread this year than last year

The national average price for 2L of full fat milk decreased by 3c to €2.16 in the year up to...
New scholarship aims to boost Irish native grain industry

Tillage News

New scholarship aims to boost Irish native grain industry

Enhancing the value potential of Irish native grain will be the focus of a new programme by a college in...
‘The Green Deal ain’t going away’ – Minister Eamon Ryan

Environment

‘The Green Deal ain’t going away’ – Minister Eamon Ryan

“The Green Deal ain’t going away,” according to Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan. He made the...
2,000-tree nursery launched at Shelton Abbey prison

Forestry

2,000-tree nursery launched at Shelton Abbey prison

Minister of State for land use and biodiversity, Pippa Hackett has today (Tuesday, June11) inaugurated the Shelton Abbey Pocket Forests...
Domestic hens rescued as part of ISPCA operation

Pig/Poultry

Domestic hens rescued as part of ISPCA operation

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has saved 121 birds, including domestic hens, from living...
Carers to receive €1,850 grant from tomorrow

Rural Life

Carers to receive €1,850 grant from tomorrow

The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, has confirmed that the Carer’s Support Grant will be paid to 132,000 carers...
FDI calls for govt support towards food manufacturing

Agri-Business

FDI calls for govt support towards food manufacturing

Food Drink Ireland (FDI) has called on the government to provide funding to help support the agri-food industry move towards...
Kerrane: Ash dieback ‘needs to be dealt with once and for all’

Forestry

Kerrane: Ash dieback ‘needs to be dealt with once and for all’

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for Agriculture, Claire Kerrane, has called on the government to engage with the country’s forestry sector on...
Ever wondered where the not so humble potato came from?

Horticulture

Ever wondered where the not so humble potato came from?

It can lay claim to being around for 8,000 years and has undisputed strong links with Ireland but where did...
Watch: How one inter-county footballer balances sport and farming

Dairy

Watch: How one inter-county footballer balances sport and farming

“People would be of the impression that it would be tough farming and playing football but from my point of...
€30m in emergency funding for local and regional road network

Rural Life

€30m in emergency funding for local and regional road network

The government today (Friday, May 31) announced an emergency investment of €30 million to support Local Authorities in the maintenance...
FII calls for ‘major transition’ for timber construction

Agri-Business

FII calls for ‘major transition’ for timber construction

Forest Industries Ireland (FII) has endorsed the latest report from the Climate Change Action Committee (CCAC), which advocates for a...
INHFA: NPWS gives assurance to farmers on Conor Pass

Agri-Business

INHFA: NPWS gives assurance to farmers on Conor Pass

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has “committed” to preserving existing farming practices on the newly acquired Conor Pass...
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