Agri-Business
DAFM secretary general 'reasonably confident' on derogation
The general secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that he is “reasonably confident”...
Brendan Gleeson
Agri Politics
What role will DAFM play in government formation talks?
As the dust settles on the general election, attention is now firmly focused on the talks surrounding the formation of...
Sponsored
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...
Dairy
Bovine TB policy 'needs a reset' - DAFM general secretary
The policy around bovine tuberculosis (TB) needs to be “reset”, according to the general secretary at the Department of Agriculture,...
Agri Politics
Estate management review shows DAFM 'lost' a forest and 'found' a manor
Green Party TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh questioned the secretary general of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM),...
Environment
Climate conference: No denying the science - DAFM chief
The need for collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
CAP / Schemes
Department general secretary outlines CAP transition options
A number of options are open to the incoming government for transitioning from the current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to...
CAP / Schemes
New Department of Agriculture secretary general appointed
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has announced the appointment of Brendan Gleeson as the new Secretary...
Agri-Business
Ireland will not 'wave the white flag' on UK access
Despite the UK electorate’s decision to exit the European Union, Ireland will remain committed to exporting produce to our closest...
Sponsored
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...
Other
Department confident of key Chinese visit for Irish beef exports in 2017
It looks increasingly likely that Chinese authorities will visit Ireland again in 2017 to complete one of the final steps...
Agri-Business
'Brexit could lead to a fall in the European Union's CAP budget'
A potential Brexit could lead to a fall in the European Union’s CAP budget, according to the Department of Agriculture’s...
Beef
'Mercosur talks could not have happened at a worse time'
The Mercosur trade talks, which are currently underway, could not have happened at a worse time for the EU agricultural...