Agri-Business
Beef sector allocated 10% of DAFM's BAR funding in 2023
Ireland’s beef sector was allocated 10% of the total Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) funding allocation for the Department of Agriculture,...
Brexit Adjustment Reserve
Agri-Business
Government urged to give farmers 'fair share' of BAR fund
The government has been urged to seek an extension to the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) deadline and to ensure greater...
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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...
Agri-Business
FDI calls for food sector support in budget submission
Food Drink Ireland (FDI) has today (Friday, September 1) published its Budget 2024 submission which calls for additional supports for...
Sheep
Improved support needed for sheep and wool sectors - Punch
Pressure is growing on the government to agree an immediate support boost for Ireland’s sheep and wool sectors. The long-term...
Agri-Business
Government must seek BAR fund spending extension - MEP
An Irish MEP is urging the government to seek an extension from the EU of the deadline for spending Brexit...
Agri Politics
Senator wants 'more transparency' on BAR funding for agri
Senator Victor Boyhan said he “welcomes” Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) funding for agriculture, but wants “more transparency” on how the...
Beef News
Beef farmers should not accept 'factory narrative' on price
Recent market developments are at odds with the “negative and unnecessary” messages from factories and their agents on beef price,...
Agri-Business
'BAR funds must be used for farmers, not returned to Brussels'
The government must take all necessary steps to ensure all Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) funds are used and not returned...
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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...
Agri-Business
Agri-tax relief key in IFA Budget 2024 submission
Maintaining agri-tax reliefs is a key issue that the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will focus on ahead of its budget...
Agri-Business
Kerrane: €210m BAR funding should be ring-fenced for agriculture
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Claire Kerrane, has called for funding due to be transferred from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve...
Sheep
McConalogue: No 'conclusive evidence' of Brexit impact on sheepmeat price
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has stated that sheepmeat price data has not provided “conclusive evidence that...
Agri-Business
Sheep farmers deserve fair share of Brexit fund - TDs
Irish sheep farmers deserve to receive their fair share of the Brexit compensation fund, according to the Regional Group of...
Sheep
McConalogue: No BAR funding for sheep sector
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said “it does not appear possible” at this time that...
Agri-Business
Almost 30 requests made by DAFM to access Brexit fund
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has to date, made 28 separate requests to access funding under...
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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...
Agri-Business
No BAR 'sheep rescue package' confirmed by minister
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been challenged by political opponents to explain “what the government is...
Agri-Business
Govt seeks Brexit funding for climate measures - Aontú
The Irish government has made a formal request to the European Commission to use €150 million of funding from the...
Agri-Business
ICSA: Sheep farmers 'hardest hit' by Brexit
Sheep farming has been the sector hardest hit by the consequences of Brexit, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep...
Beef
Government and EU called to 'move on from lip service' on food security
The Irish government and the European Commission are being called on to “move on from paying lip service” where food...