CAP / Schemes
Two Irish CAP projects among ARIA shortlist
Two Irish projects have been nominated as finalists in the EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2024,...
CAP
Tillage
IGGG calls for enhanced area payments within tillage sector
Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) chair Bobby Miller will be calling on the next Irish government to agree enhanced area...
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...
Agri Politics
IGGG: 7 questions for tillage farmers to ask election candidates
As countdown continues to polling day on Friday (November 29), the Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) has published a list...
CAP / Schemes
Reminder: TAMS tranche 5 deadline is approaching
Farmers are being reminded that the deadline to submit applications under tranche 5 of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS...
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil publishes new agri and rural policy to court farmer vote
Fianna Fáil has published its policy vision for agriculture and rural Ireland ahead of the 2024 General Election, in an...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM: Over 4,800 farmers apply for ACRES NPIs
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that just over 4,800 farmers have applied for Agri-Climate...
CAP / Schemes
What were the most popular ACRES NPIs in 2023?
Farmers are still awaiting approval for non-productive investments (NPIs) applied for in late 2023 under the Agri Climate Rural Environment...
Agri Politics
Aontú pledges fertiliser subsidies for farmers
Aontú has today (Thursday, November 14) launched its agricultural policy in which the party has pledged subsidies to help farmers...
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...
CAP / Schemes
CAP: Commission defends strategic plans after auditors' criticism
The European Commission has defended the environmental and climate ambition of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans, following criticism...
Agri Politics
New government urged to prioritise derogation, CAP and ACRES
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) General Election 2024 manifesto has called on the next government to prioritise the competitiveness of...
Agri Politics
McDonald says a Sinn Féin govt will fight for a larger CAP budget
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that if her party was in power, it would fight for an...
Agri Politics
What's the political pedigree of the new EU agri commissioner?
As we’ve covered on Agriland this week, the EU will soon have a new agriculture chief to oversee its regulations...
Agri Politics
Watch: Irish MEPs in Brussels on the next EU agri-commissioner
The European Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, delivered what has been generally viewed as a confident performance during...
CAP / Schemes
Next ag commissioner floats idea of mandatory CRISS increase
The likely next European Commissioner for Agriculture has floated the idea of making it mandatory for EU member states to...
Sponsored
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 Politics
ACRES review must examine 'every facet' of scheme - ICMSA
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the decision to carry out a review of the Agri-Climate Rural...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES review to take place in coming months
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, October 30) announced that a review of the...
Environment
Slovakian regenerative farming improves soil and reduces inputs cost
Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming and land management that focuses on restoring and enhancing the health of ecosystems,...
Dairy
TAMS: Minister to make change to robotic milking machine cap
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that he is changing the criteria regarding the grant-aiding...