Machinery
Minister launches FTMTA Farm Machinery Show 2024
The Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association’s (FTMTA) Farm Machinery Show 2024 has officially been launched by Minister for Agriculture,...
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Agri-Business
Minister: Work underway to redevelop 'outdated' regional vet labs
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that work is underway to redevelop “outdated” regional veterinary...
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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...
Forestry
McConalogue: €17.2m allocated in 2024 for ash dieback supports
In the region of €17.2 million is available this year to forest owners to support the removal of ash dieback,...
CAP / Schemes
Soil sampling and analysis programme opens for applications
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity,...
Agri-Business
Breakdown of meat and dairy imports from 2019-2023
While the volume of dairy imports fell by 6.8% from 1,046,533t to 975,484t between 2019 and 2023, the value of...
Agri Politics
Call for 2025 Sheep Welfare Scheme to be 'practical'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Scheme to be practical to implement. Following...
Agri Politics
Budget 2025: Here is what farmers are expected to get
The minister for agriculture, food and the marine has secured additional funding in Budget 2025 that is likely to put...
Dairy
Aurivo delegation meets minister on Donegal farm
Aurivo representatives met with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue in recent days to stress the importance of...
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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
Minister: Advance ACRES payments to be made by 'end of November'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that his department is ” on track to make advance payments...
Agri-Business
Healy-Rae queries payment date for fodder transport measure
Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae has asked Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to confirm the...
Agri Politics
EU Agri-Fish Council told Ireland 'still working' on CAP IT reporting system
The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Agri-Fish) meeting today (Monday, September 23) in Brussels was told that Ireland is “still...
Rural Life
New vet schools at SETU and ATU officially announced
Two new vet schools will be located at South East Technological University (SETU) in Kilkenny, and Atlantic Technological University (ATU)...
Agri-Business
€184m in ANC advance payments issued to farmers
Payments to farmers under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme have commenced, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
Agri Politics
Minister McConalogue selected to contest general election
Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been selected by Fianna Fáil to contest the next general...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
Details announced for in-person SCEP training events
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, September 11) confirmed the schedule for in-person training...
Agri Politics
ICSA urges government to support 'financially savaged' farmers
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has urged the government to take immediate action to address the crisis...
Agri-Business
8,000 farmers to receive ACRES balancing payments shortly
Around 8,000 remaining farmers in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) should receive balancing payments by the end of September....
Agri Politics
McConalogue: Commission proposals for CAP due next summer
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said that the European Commission is expected to bring forward...