Agri-Business
New strategy for Sustainable Food Systems Ireland
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has launched a new three-year strategy for Sustainable Food Systems Ireland...
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CAP / Schemes
Over €172m in ACRES advance payments issued in recent weeks
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Monday, December 23) announced that over €172 million in...
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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
DAFM to formally apply for renewal of nitrates derogation
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is set to formally apply to the European Commission for a...
Beef
Over 5,300 farmers still to complete SCEP training
With less than a fortnight to the deadline, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to...
Rural Life
Almost €780,000 in funding for social farming initiatives
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced funding of around €777,000 for social farming initiatives across...
Agri Politics
ACRES review must examine 'every facet' of scheme - ICMSA
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the decision to carry out a review of the Agri-Climate Rural...
Agri Politics
Call for 'active engagement' with key stakeholders in ACRES review
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said that a review of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)...
Agri-Business
Views sought on proposed changes to noxious weeds legislation
A period of public consultation has been opened today (Friday, November 1) on proposed changes to legislation under the Noxious...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES review to take place in coming months
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, October 30) announced that a review of the...
Agri-Business
Nearly 460 DAFM data breaches since 2016
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has reported almost 460 data breaches since 2016. The figure was...
Agri-Business
Ireland imported €412m worth of vegetables in 2023
Over €400 million worth of vegetables were imported into the country last year, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Rural Life
Minister: Payments 'not commenced' to farmers impacted by Cooley flooding
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that financial support payments have “not commenced” to farmers impacted...
Agri-Business
Agriculture minister announces new HSI board member
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Friday, October 25) announced the fourth ministerial appointee to...
Agri-Business
DAFM owns 16 vacant properties of which 4 are residential
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) owns 16 vacant properties of which four are residential properties, Minister...
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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...
Beef
Additional in-person SCEP training confirmed
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has confirmed the provision of additional Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)...
Rural Life
Members of Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming unveiled
The chair of Ornua, Aidan O’Driscoll, has been named as the chair of the new Commission on Generational Renewal in...
CAP / Schemes
McConalogue: €206m in eco-scheme advance payments underway
Advance payments under the eco-scheme, worth €206 million, are underway, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced today...
Forestry
Over €58m spent on forestry supports so far this year - minister
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has spent over €58.2 million so far this year on delivering...