Environment
EU report: Ireland must encourage climate adaptation
Ireland needs to encourage climate adaptation according to a new European Union (EU) study that examined the impact of extreme...
CSP
Agri-Business
Minister opens €265m suckler and beef support schemes
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has today (Monday, March 20) announced the opening of two...
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...
CAP / Schemes
Commission to respond to 19 CSPs - including Ireland's - on March 30
The European Commission will finalise its responses to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans of 19 member states –...
CAP / Schemes
EU to use CAP funds to boost biomethane output
The EU plans to use funding under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to double the planned production of biomethane by...
CAP / Schemes
Department announces series of CAP information meetings
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has organised a series of public information meetings across the month of...
CAP / Schemes
EU 'offering flexibility' to member states still to submit CAP plans
The European Commission is “offering flexibility” to EU member states that have not yet submitted their Strategic Plans for the...
CAP / Schemes
CAP plan 'does not strike the right balance' - IFA
Following the approval by cabinet of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan (CSP) yesterday (Tuesday, December 21), the Irish Farmers’...
CAP / Schemes
CSP to be brought to cabinet by minister today
The Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan (CSP) will be brought to cabinet this morning by Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
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
INHFA: 'Major concern' for commonages in GLAS replacement
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said that there is “major concerns” for commonage farmers due to...
CAP / Schemes
ICMSA: No milk recording in eco-scheme 'a fundamental error'
The lack of a milk recording option in the eco-scheme has been described as a “completely fundamental error that will...
CAP / Schemes
CAP deal: European Parliament set to give final green light today
A vote will take place in a full sitting of the European Parliament today (Tuesday, November 23) that is expected...
CAP / Schemes
Minister McConalogue 'commits to 25% eco-scheme'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has “committed” to funding eco-schemes to the tune of 25% of...
CAP / Schemes
IBLA defends minister's approach to CAP consultation
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has come out in defence of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
CAP / Schemes
INHFA to host minister for CAP information meeting
The Donegal county branch of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) will host Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
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 to begin CAP consultation mart tour
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie McConalogue will begin a tour of marts around the country with the aim...
CAP / Schemes
January 1 deadline for CSP 'a challenging one' - Minister
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that the deadline of January 1, 2022 for EU...
Agri Politics
CAP: Admin costs for new schemes raised with ministers
The administration costs of schemes under the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2023 to 2027 is an area of...
CAP / Schemes
CAP deal passes vote in European Parliament agri committee
The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee of the European Parliament has voted to accept the agreement that was reached in...