Rural Life
Heydon: 'If a farmer without power isn't up for an inspection that will be ok'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon has told Agriland that he understands that “inspections can...
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Agri Politics
Watch: On the Record - 'ACRES is too complex' - Heydon
The new Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has said it is “not acceptable” to him...
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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...
Rural Life
€1.5m grant scheme for traditional farm buildings opens
Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has announced the opening of the 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: Slurry storage grant can be a success if issues addressed
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the a new 60% grant aid for nutrient storage investments under...
Agri-Business
TAMS tranche 6 opens, including new nutrient storage grant
The Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon has today (Tuesday, January 28) announced that the latest...
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
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...
Rural Life
Make safety a priority on farms this Christmas - Heydon
Anyone working on or visiting a farm during the Christmas and New Year period is being urged to make safety...
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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...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series – Heydon 'TB programme is not working'
The current national bovine tuberculosis (TB) eradication programme “is not working at present” according to the Fine Gael election candidate...
Agri-Business
Farmer petition seeking splash plate ban deferral given to minister
A petition signed by hundreds of farmers in north Co. Tipperary calling for the splash plate ban to be deferred...
Agri Politics
Farmer petition opposing splash plate ban to be sent to minister
Around 450 farmers in Co. Tipperary have signed a petition calling on the government to scrap the splash plate ban...
Farm Safety
€850,000 for farm safety, health and wellbeing projects announced
Awards of €850,000 for farm safety, health and wellbeing projects will be announced by Minister of State with special responsibility...
Environment
DAFM ministers say CCAC report aligns with policies on climate
Minister at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, and Pippa Hackett have welcomed the...
Agri-Business
Agri-food trade missions to China and Korea begin
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and Minister of State with responsibility for new market development Martin...
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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 Politics
Minister Heydon selected to contest the general election
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Martin Heydon has been selected to contest...
Rural Life
'Sowing the seeds of support' for mental health in farming
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for farm safety, Martin Heydon...
Tillage News
Minister Heydon welcomes reinstatement of straw scheme
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Martin Heydon has welcomed a decision to...
Agri Politics
Minister Heydon not in favour of straw scheme suspension
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Martin Heydon has said that he does...