Beef
Beef Plan Movement hoping to secure official stakeholder status
Members of Beef Plan Movement are hopeful of securing official stakeholder status from the Irish Government in the near future....
Charlie McConalogue
Agri Politics
Michael Healy-Rae to take up junior ministerial role
Independent TDs for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae have reached an agreement to support the incoming government, with the draft...
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-Business
Trump tariff threat a 'lose-lose scenario' - minister
The possibility of tariffs being placed on agri-food exports to the US with the incoming administration of Donald Trump is...
Agri Politics
McConalogue: Govt will scrutinise Mercosur deal 'closely'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said the Irish Government will scrutinise the Mercosur trade deal...
Agri Politics
General Election: Final count in Donegal sees McConalogue safe
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has retained his Dáil seat in Donegal, as counting in General...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series - McConalogue on ACRES and nitrates
The administration delays that impacted farmers in the first year of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) “will not be...
Tillage
Tillage: End of 2024 main crop potato harvest in sight
80% of the Irish main crop potato harvest is now complete, with the prospect of getting all crops out of...
Tillage
Minister provides Food Vision Tillage Group update
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has provided an update on his envisaged response to the Food...
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...
Beef
Minister outlines funding for genetic gain in beef herd
The Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has outlined the amount of funding allocated to the genetic...
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...
Dairy
Dairy beef scheme budget to exceed €10m per year from 2025
The budget for the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) is set to exceed €10 million per year to provide for...
Horticulture
Investment aid scheme for horticulture receiving applications
The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector is now open and accepting applications. The...
Forestry
Payments under new ash dieback measure get underway
Payments have commenced under the Climate Action Performance Payment (CAPP) which was announced this year for ash plantation owners impacted...
Rural Life
How many AMS notifications were sent for incorrect crops?
Figures provided by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue show that over 3,300 notification were sent 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...
CAP / Schemes
Minister announces start of €506m BISS and CRISS payments
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the start of advance payments under the 2024 Basic...
Opinion
Opinion: Minister must respond to tillage report
Budget 2025 has come and gone with no formal response from government to the Food Vision Tillage Group Report. Irish...
Agri-Business
Tesco expands deals with Irish food suppliers worth €200 million
Tesco Ireland has expanded its multi-year partnerships with Irish suppliers worth €200 million, including a €36 million deal with Aurivo....
Beef News
Minister 'open' to a €40/calf payment to rear dairy calves
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said he is “very open” to the proposal for...