Rural Life
Heydon issues call for agri-food tourism projects
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has issued a call for proposals for agri-food tourism initiatives under...
Martin Heydon
Rural Life
Heydon called on to address GAEC 2 as minister
New Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon is being called on to address the issue of restrictions...
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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
Macra: Minister Heydon 'is aware' of the challenges facing farming
The new Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, is “more than aware of the challenges facing...
Agri Politics
Gorman welcomes new minister and highlights 'urgent' topics
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman said he is looking forward to working with the new Minister for Agriculture,...
Agri Politics
ICSA welcomes Heydon appointment as minister for agriculture
The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) Sean McNamara has welcomed the appointment of Martin Heydon...
Agri Politics
Martin Heydon confirmed as new minister for agriculture
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has today (Thursday, January 23) been confirmed as the next Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries...
Agri Politics
Agriland survey: Michael Healy-Rae top choice for agri minister
A majority of Agriland readers who took part in a snap survey over a 24-hour period have indicated that they would...
Agri Politics
Watch: Heydon refuses to be drawn on ministerial speculation
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Martin Heydon has refused to be drawn...
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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
Michael Healy-Rae to take up junior ministerial role
Independent TDs for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae have reached an agreement to support the incoming government, with the draft...
Agri-Business
€4m for research on bovine TB, soil and climate change
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research, Martin Heydon,...
Agri Politics
General Election 2024: Heydon secures seat in Kildare South
Minister of State Martin Heydon has secured his Dáil seat in Kildare South as counting continues in General Election 2024....
Rural Life
2-week extension to apply for National Farm Safety Measure
A two-week extension to the deadline for applications under the National Farm Safety Measure has been announced by Minister of...
Agri-Business
Budget 2025: Bord Bia funding increased to almost €60 million
Bord Bia will see an increase in funding for next year following the announcement of Budget 2025 yesterday (Tuesday, October...
Rural Life
National health checks programme rolled out by farm org
A new national health checks programme has been rolled out across the country by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), following...
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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...
Rural Life
Investment announced for welding simulators in ag colleges
Minister of State for farm safety Martin Heydon has announced that 13 welding simulators will be funded for use by...
Dairy
What is the 'whey' forward for dairy demand from China?
A trade mission led by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State for new...
Beef
Over two-thirds of Koreans would like to try Irish beef - report
Over two-thirds of people in South Korea would like to try Irish beef, according to a Bord Bia-commissioned report on...
Beef
Watch: Irish agri-food trade mission to China
China presents “significant opportunities” for Irish products, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. The...