Environment
Department of Agriculture looks to open GLAS in February
It is set to be February at the earliest before the Green Low Carbon Environmental Scheme (GLAS) will be open. The...
GLAS
Environment
Success on commonage farmers concerns - Minister Coveney
Following a meetings with hill farmers in recent weeks, The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has said his Department is trying 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 Politics
Rural Development Plan may not be approved till March – Coveney
Ireland’s Rural Development Programme (RDP) may not be approved until March according to the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney. On...
Environment
Coveney called on to open GLAS early, ahead of European agreement
Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney is being called on to open the new Green Low Carbon Agrienvironmental Scheme (GLAS) ahead...
Environment
Think you could be a GLAS advisor?
For those interested in becoming a planner for the new Green Low Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme GLAS scheme, the qualifications required for...
Environment
Thousands of farmers march on Castlebar over 'unfair' GLAS
Over 2,000 hill and commonage farmers have turned out today to march on the Taoiseach’s office in Castlebar in protest...
Environment
Minister accused of discrimination against hill farmers
The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney is insisting on imposing regulations in regard to hill and commonage farmers participating in...
Agri-Business
Teagasc and FRS to team up for GLAS plans
Teagasc is setting up a strategic partnership arrangement with the National Co-Op Farm Relief Services Limited (NCFRS) to provide a...
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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...
Environment
IFA hill committee calls for flexibility in GLAS implementation
Minister for Agriculture has been called on to allow flexibility in the implementation of his new rules for farmers to...
Environment
Latest GLAS details released by Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture has released details of the agri-environmental GLAS Scheme, as part of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020....
Environment
Hill farmers to hold meeting on SFP and GLAS this week
The Hill Farmers for Action Group has organised a commonage information meeting for Thursday, November 20, at 8pm in Peacockes...
Environment
‘GLAS application system will effectively restrict access to commonage farmers’
Whether they appreciate it or not the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are now in danger of presiding...
Beef
75% maximum GLAS payment in year one
Farmers will only be paid up to a maximum of 75% of the GLAS payment in year one, according to the...
Environment
Department estimates up to 30,000 farmers to get GLAS Tier 1 entry
The Department of Agriculture estimates as many as 30,000 farmers could qualify for Tier one entry to GLAS. All GLAS...
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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
Are you an 'active farmer'?
With an array of tax exemptions and new schemes announced by the Government in the budget this week it’s important...
Other
GLAS delay allows more entrants - Minister
The issues around GLAS and delays in processing and payments means more farmers can avail of the scheme, according to...
Agri-Business
No shortage of interest in Teagasc’s GLAS tendering plans
ACA President Tom Dawson has told Agriland that the Consultants Association has already expressed an active interest in Teagasc’s strategic...
Environment
Coveney hopes to open GLAS scheme to applications before year end
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney has confirmed that he hopes to open the new Green Low...