Agri Politics
Creed invited to attend Longford District Court over 'rogue farmers'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has been asked to attend a sitting of Longford District Court...
Minister Michael Creed
Agri Politics
€50 million fund: Minister 'bombarded' with anti-beef emails
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, was apparently “bombarded with emails” over the course of last weekend –...
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...
Rural Life
Number of established farm partnerships reach 3,000
The number of established Registered Farm Partnerships (RFPs) has reached 3,000, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
Agri Politics
Creed calls for 'thorough analysis' of EU's 2 new strategies
The respective agriculture ministers from the EU’s member states held a video meeting today, Monday, June 8, to discuss the...
Environment
Means to pay farmers for carbon sequestration 'being considered' - Creed
The means to pay farmers for sequestering carbon are being considered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
Beef
Creed stresses 'absolute obligation' on processors after walkouts
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has reminded meat and dairy processors “of their absolute obligation” to...
Agri-Business
Minister confirms 2,700 capacity at Cherbourg lairage facility
The smaller of the two lairage facilities at the French port of Cherbourg has been approved to take 2,700 calves...
Beef
Taskforce meeting date 'in the hands of the chairman' - Creed
The possible date for the Beef Market Taskforce to reconvene, after its cancelled first meeting last week, is “in the...
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...
Agri Politics
Government endeavouring to 'open up' new markets to Irish sheepmeat
During his recent “successful trade mission to Japan”, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, said he...
CAP / Schemes
Inaugural 'CAP post-2020 meeting' commences today
The inaugural meeting of the new CAP post-2020 Consultative Committee has commenced today, Wednesday, May 29. The meeting is being...
Agri-Business
CAP 2020: 'Significant changes to direct payments system'
The distribution of direct payments and the environmental conditions attached to those payments under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2020...
Agri-Business
Hard Brexit could see tariffs of €1.7 billion on Irish agri food exports
If the UK was to impose World Trade Federation (WTO) tariffs on Irish agricultural exports, such rates could be up...
CAP / Schemes
Creed: 'Strong budget critical for CAP post 2020'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Michael Creed, stressed the importance of an adequately supported Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post...
Dairy
Research centre for milk-based produce opens in Limerick
Nestle has officially opened its first research and development centre in Ireland at its existing manufacturing facility in Co. Limerick....
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...
CAP / Schemes
€38 million in BDGP payments commence to farmers
Payments have commenced under the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) today (Friday, December 13). The announcement was made by...
Tillage
Creed: Tillage forum, crop insurance, protein, greening and chemicals
In the final instalment of AgriLand‘s interview with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed on the Irish...
Agri Politics
Beef battle: 'The current situation is to nobody's benefit'
A meat processing industry cannot exist without beef farmers who see a long-term career opportunity in the sector, Minister for...
Beef
Momentum builds on possible suckler calf support
While the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has repeatedly dismissed farm body calls for a €200...