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...
Farmers’ Charter
CAP / Schemes
Changes to OFS terms and conditions on the cards
It is understood that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has proposed a number of clarifications to...
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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
Farmers' Charter 2023-2027 published online
The new Farmers’ Charter 2023-2027 recently agreed between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and the main...
CAP / Schemes
Timeline of key payments outlined in new Farmers' Charter
The new Farmers’ Charter, which was agreed this week, outlines a timeline of payment dates for key farm schemes, following...
Agri Politics
ICSA welcomes agreement on Farmers' Charter
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president Sean McNamara has welcomed the agreement reached on an updated Farmers’...
Agri-Business
'Important addition' made to new Farmers' Charter - Golden
An “important addition” has been made to the Farmers’ Charter to ensure schemes are designed in a “practical and straightforward”...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM 'commits' to meeting farm orgs on ACRES overpayment
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have given a “commitment” to meet with farm organisations on...
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...
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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...
Agri Politics
Agreement reached on new Farmers' Charter
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and farming organisations have reached an agreement on a new Farmers’...
CAP / Schemes
Farmers' Charter set to be agreed amid ACRES clawback fears
A meeting of farm organisations and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will take place today (Tuesday, July...
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
Boyhan: Unannounced farm inspections 'issue we need to address'
Unannounced or “unreasonably announced” farm inspections as required under European Union regulations need to be addressed in the next Farmers’ Charter...
CAP / Schemes
Agreement on Farmers' Charter edging closer
An agreement between farm organisations and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the new Farmers’ Charter is...
CAP / Schemes
Monitoring committee of new Farmers' Charter 'must get going'
With negotiations on a new Farmers’ Charter covering the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to 2027 set to reach their...
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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-Business
IFA to resume Farmers' Charter attendance
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has announced that it will attend a meeting of the Farmers’ Charter today (Wednesday, November...
Agri Politics
Minister accused of reneging on promise for independent chair
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has accused the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue of a ‘U-turn’...
Agri-Business
IFA to attend Farmers' Charter meeting this week
An Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) delegation will attend the Farmers’ Charter of Rights meeting on Thursday (April 25) following the...
CAP / Schemes
Minister 'signed off on scheme payment dates in February' - ICMSA
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said that Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue signed...