Organics
€3.5m in grants up for grabs to help develop organic sector
Grants worth a total of €3.5 million will be available for “licensed organic operators” to apply for from tomorrow (Thursday,...
Grants
Rural Life
Grant scheme for thatched buildings to open in November
A grant scheme worth €500,000 to help preserve historic thatched buildings across the country is due to open in the...
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...
Agri-Business
Women in agri urged to enter grant programme with €50k prize
With less than two weeks left to go, the CEO and founder of Sculped by Aimee, Aimee Connolly, is reminding...
Rural Life
LAWPRO urges community groups to apply for grants scheme
The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is encouraging community groups around the country to apply for funding under a €30,000...
Rural Life
26 projects benefit from Cork County Council’s heritage scheme
Cork County Council has awarded €44,600 in grant funding under its heritage grant scheme, with a 20% rise in the...
Rural Life
Small grant scheme supports Longford history books' publication
Longford County Library, Archives, Arts and Heritage Services has launched a small grants scheme to assist with the publication costs...
Rural Life
Minister rules out changes to grants for septic tanks
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien has again ruled out any extension of the grant schemes for...
Agri-Business
EU finds grants to large Czech agricultural firms breached rules
The European Commission has found that some grants issued to large agricultural companies in the Czech Republic, also known as...
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...
Forestry
How to apply for a forestry road licence - Euroforest
The process of applying for and receiving a forestry road licence involves planning, adherence to environmental regulations, and financial support...
Agri-Business
Aurivo announces Creeslough Student Support Programme
Aurivo has announced the Creeslough Student Support Programme, which allows students to progress to further education or apprenticeship opportunities. The...
Rural Life
Owners of 38 vacant farmhouses to share grants totalling €285,000
Owners of vacant traditional farmhouses across the country are to share grants totalling €285,000 to cover the cost of having...
Agri-Business
Call for virtual fencing grants for sheep farmers
A Kerry county councillor is calling on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to provide grants to...
CAP / Schemes
OFS and TAMS 3 explained at Tom Shaw open day
There are a large number of government grants and schemes available to the agricultural sector, so many in fact, that...
Agri-Business
Kilkenny mother and daughter farming team win technology grant
A mother and daughter farming in Co. Kilkenny have been awarded a €1,000 grant in recognition of their use of...
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...
Rural Life
Revitalising rural Ireland's old houses
“I love seeing older houses on farms brought back to life but farmers have a set of obstacles like no-one else...
Agri-Business
Tipperary farmer awarded €1,000 for use of technology
A farmer from Co. Tipperary has been awarded a grant of €1,000 in recognition of his “entrepreneurial use of technology”....
Rural Life
Call for action to preserve thatched cottages
The owners of thatched cottages need to be better supported with new improved grant aid and critically, a national insurance...
Rural Life
Grants of up to €40,000 for community-led peatland projects
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, has today (Monday, March 27) announced a fund of €500,000...