Beef
12,600 farmers sign up for new suckler scheme (before Friday's deadline)
Over 12,600 applications to the Beef Data and Genomics Programme had been received by the Department of Agriculture by Tuesday morning....
Beef Data and Genomics Programme
Beef
Over 7,000 applications to date for new suckler scheme
Latest figures from the Department of Agriculture show that just over 20% of the Minister’s target number of applications for...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Beef
Calls for abolition of 6-year contracts within new suckler scheme
The 6-year contract requirement for the recently announced Beef Data and Genomics Programme has been slammed by the ICSA ICSA...
Beef
Coveney moves to clarify beef genomics requirements
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has moved to provide further clarification in relation to elements...
Beef
Video: Call for emergency Dail debate on new suckler scheme
The Minister for Agriculture has been called on in the Dail to make amendments to the new Beef Data and...
Beef
More questions answered on Beef Data and Genomics Programme
Department of Agriculture has issued an updated FAQ note in response to various technical questions received by applicants. The Beef...
Beef
Over 1,000 farmers a day applying for new beef genomics scheme
Over 5,000 farmers have now applied to join the Beef Data and Genomics Programme and applications are coming into the...
Beef
The 10 most frequently asked questions about the Beef Data and Genomics Programme
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has compiled a list of the 10 most frequently asked questions relating to the...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Beef
New suckler scheme to address 'absolute chasm' between top and bottom herds - Coveney
The new Beef Data and Genomics Programme will address what has been described as an ‘absolute chasm’ between the top...
Beef
New beef genomics' scheme 'not simple' concedes Department boss
The newly appointed Secretary General of the Department of Agriculture has conceded that the new Beef Data and Genomics Programme...
Beef
Small print of new beef genomics scheme 'unacceptable' - ICSA
Aspects of the new Beef Data and Genomics Programme contract are unacceptable, according to ICSA suckler chairman Dermot Kelleher. He said...
Beef
6 requirements of the new Beef Data Genomics Programme
The Department of Agriculture have recently released the requirements of the new Beef Data and Genomics Programme. Payment Payment under...
Agri-Business
5 new schemes every farmer should know about
1. TAMS II (€395m) The farm investment element of the RDP is highly anticipated by farmers particularly young farmers. The...
Beef
Genomics scheme application forms to be sent out within weeks
The Department of Agriculture is believed to be finalising the terms and conditions of the new Beef Data and Genomics...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
