Rural Life
Heydon: 'If a farmer without power isn't up for an inspection that will be ok'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon has told Agriland that he understands that “inspections can...
Farm Inspections
Rural Life
ICMSA calls for inspections to be suspended following storm damage
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for farm inspections to be suspended for at least a week...
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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
Tipperary County Council aiming for 350 farm inspections in 2025
Tipperary County Council has confirmed that it is planning to carry out some 350 farm inspections this year. The Environmental...
Agri-Business
DAFM: Over 5,800 farmers sent AMS notifications this year
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued over 5,800 notifications to landowners this year due to potential...
Agri-Business
Bord Bia working to 'streamline' farm audits - O'Toole
The chief executive of Bord Bia Jim O’Toole has said that work is ongoing to try to “streamline” the process...
Agri-Business
Farm inspection rates 'far below' level required to improve water quality - EPA
Farm inspection rates are “far below” the level required to drive compliance and improve water quality, according to a new...
Environment
EPA: Farm inspections not completed in Westmeath in 2023
Westmeath County Council “did not complete any planned farm inspections in 2023” owing to staff shortages, according to a new...
Agri-Business
Call for 'more compassion and understanding' in farm inspections
A meeting held by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) in Co. Kerry this week heard a plea for authorities to...
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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...
Rural Life
TD: County council farm inspections are 'far more intense'
A Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North-West has warned that county council farm inspections are “far more intense” than for...
Environment
No planned farm inspections carried out by Sligo CoCo in 2023
A recently published report has shown that Sligo County Council did not undertake any planned farm inspections in 2023. This...
Rural Life
Kilkenny County Council agrees farm inspection protocol
A new protocol on farm inspections has been agreed between the Kilkenny executive of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and...
Environment
Tighter control of fertiliser and more inspections in new water plan
The Minister of State with responsibility for nature, heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, September 5) launched...
Agri-Business
Cork County Council to give notice of scheduled farm inspections
Cork County Council has committed to giving farmers advance notice of preplanned or scheduled farm inspections on their holdings. In...
Rural Life
DAFM minimising farm visits by 'stacking inspections' - minister
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is minimising the number of farm visits by “stacking inspections” where...
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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 Politics
ICMSA: Farmers' Charter 'must start delivering'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on a new Farmers’ Charter. The Department...
Agri Politics
New Farmers' Charter close to being finalised - Curran
The chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Rural Development Committee has said that the new Farmers’ Charter of Rights...
Rural Life
HSA farm inspection campaign 'deferred' until May 7 - Heydon
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, told the Dáil today (Wednesday, April...
Agri-Business
Farm inspections resume as weather improves - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that all on-farm inspections have now resumed across the...