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,...
Minister McConalogue
Environment
Funding of €5.2m for climate projects announced for Ireland and NZ
Climate projects aimed at developing new technologies to reduce and account for agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are to receive funding...
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
ANC balancing payments begin issuing to farmers
Balancing payments under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme have commenced, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie...
CAP / Schemes
Balancing payments underway for BISS, CRISS and CISYF
Payments are underway to farmers who are signed up to the 2024 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Complementary...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series - McConalogue on ACRES and nitrates
The administration delays that impacted farmers in the first year of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) “will not be...
CAP / Schemes
Find out about the latest scheme payments issued by DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued scheme payments to farmers in the last week totalling...
CAP / Schemes
Extension granted for soil sampling and analysis programme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced an extension today (Thursday, November 7) for phase 3...
Sheep
National Sheep Welfare payments totalling €14.36m get underway
The 2024 National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) payments are going out to 15,465 farmers. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
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...
Environment
€17.5m up for grabs for new 'environmental sustainability' projects
A €17.5 million fund is now open for “innovative proposals” that could help to “address some of the main environmental...
Forestry
SEEFA: Mid-term review must address 'core' forestry issues
The Social, Economic Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) has said that the government’s review of the current forestry programme...
Rural Life
ICMSA: Suspend proposed changes to Agricultural Relief
Proposed changes set out in Budget 2025 to Agricultural Relief are a “backward step” and could have “serious implications” for...
Agri Health
Start date for national veterinary prescription system announced
The national veterinary prescription system (NVPS) will come into operation on January 13, 2025, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Rural Life
McConalogue: Badgers caught using 'stopped body restraints'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that badgers are captured using ‘stopped body restraints’ in relation...
Rural Life
Minister says RTÉ footage will be 'thoroughly reviewed'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue said that the footage of mistreatment during live exports shown by...
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...
Beef
McConalogue: Irish livestock 'at risk' from bluetongue
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has again warned today (Thursday, October 3) that Irish livestock...
Tillage
€100/ha tillage payment to be made in early 2025
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that the €100/ha support payment for the tillage sector...
Rural Life
McConalogue breaks down Budget 2025 - 'a strong message' to farmers
Following the announcement of Budget 2025 today (Tuesday, October 1), Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has...
Rural Life
INHFA: 'Fodder support scheme' needed in Budget 2025
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) today (Monday, September 30) urged the government to introduce a fodder support...