Agri Politics
Call for planning exemption to convert unused farm buildings
Irish farmers should be allowed planning exemptions to convert unused farm buildings into accommodation or farm shops, according to a...
Farm building
Agri-Business
Pause in construction of NI farm buildings 'completely unfair' - UFU
A pause in the construction of Northern Ireland farm buildings is “completely unfair” on farmers according to the Ulster Farmers’...
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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...
Rural Life
Sligo teacher converts farm building into striking home
A Co. Sligo teacher has converted a building, dating from 1842-1864, on her family farm into a striking home. Ciara...
Rural Life
Farm building projects during Covid: What's the latest?
Restrictions introduced at the turn of the year on the construction of agricultural building projects will continue – apart from...
Buildings
Thinking of more slurry storage? Here are your options and costs
The winter of 2017/2018 is one that will stick with farmers for all the wrong reasons for years to come....
Rural Life
Kerry farm building levies ‘will hurt future farmers’
Kerry County Council has passed a motion to allow a flat rate levy of €4.10/m² to apply to agricultural developments,...
CAP / Schemes
Fourth tranche of TAMS II closes this week
The period for which applications can be made for various investments under the TAMS II scheme closes this week. The...
CAP / Schemes
Over 50% of TAMS II approvals have now issued to farmers
Some 3,834 TAMS II approvals under tranches one and two have issued to farmers to date, the Department of Agriculture has...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
Full TAMS approvals have issued to almost 40% of farmers
Some 2,829 full approvals have issued under TAMS II to date, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael...
Rural Life
Planning permission approvals for new farm buildings jump over 280%
There has been a huge surge in the number of planning permissions granted in the agriculture sector, according to latest...
CAP / Schemes
Minister says Department is making every effort to get TAMS approvals out
Every effort is being made by the Department to ensure that all eligible applicants receive their TAMS approvals shortly, the...
CAP / Schemes
20% of farmers have now got TAMS approvals
Around 20% of farmers have now got TAMS approvals, according to the IFA but it says the approval rate will...
Rural Life
TAMS approvals to issue in the next few weeks - Department
Expected approvals this week for vital farm building works under the TAMS II scheme are set to be further delayed....
CAP / Schemes
5 farm building grants every farmer should know about
Over the past 12 months, the Department of Agriculture has announced an array of schemes many of which offer generous...
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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...
