CAP / Schemes
'Future of farming threatened over lack of funding for National Reserve'
The lack of funding for a national reserve in 2016 will have consequences for the future of Irish farming, Sinn Féin spokesperson...
National Reserve
CAP / Schemes
No funding for 2016 National Reserve a 'huge blow' to young farmers
It is very disappointing that there is to be no National Reserve funding for 2016, according to Macra na Feirme...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Other
Has Macra na Feirme already attended the National Reserve's wake?
Macra na Feirme National President Seán Finan has again warned that the lack of any National Reserve in 2016 could...
CAP / Schemes
2016 National Reserve sparks 'take from the old and give to the young' debate
The prospect of a 2016 National Reserve is becoming more unlikely with no agreement at present between the Department of Agriculture...
Agri-Business
What types of income does the Department deem 'off-farm'
For many Department of Agriculture farm schemes, the levels of off-farm income of applicants play a key role in the eligibility...
CAP / Schemes
No decision yet on 2016 National Reserve - Coveney
Discussions are continuing over the prospects of a 2016 National Reserve, according to the Acting Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney. He...
Agri-Business
Cuts to Basic Payment Scheme 'just not a runner'
Any cuts to the Basic Payment Scheme to fund the National Reserve is not acceptable, the ICMSA Deputy President Pat...
Agri-Business
Macra to meet Department this week over National Reserve controversy
Macra na Feirme will meet the Department of Agriculture this week over the prospect of no funding for a 2016...
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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...
Agri-Business
Macra calls for fully resourced National Reserve in 2016
The availability of a fully resourced Basic Payment National Reserve in 2016, and subsequent years, is essential for young farmers,...
Agri-Business
Forgotten Farmer group to meet over 'payment discrimination'
The Forgotten Farmer Group is set to hold a meeting later this week to address the issues facing ‘old young farmers’....
Agri-Business
Young Farmers Scheme and National Reserve payments have started
Payments to farmers under the National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme have started. Over 3,000 farmers have been paid...
Agri-Business
Here's five ways Minister Coveney says he's helped young farmers this year
Responding to parliamentary questions recently the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney outlined some of the key measures he introduced which...
Agri-Business
No designated funding for 2016 National Reserve - Minister
For 2016, there is no designated funding from the Basic Payment Scheme to fund a National Reserve, the Minister for...
Agri-Business
Funding for National Reserve to be limited in 2016 - Minister
Funding for the National Reserve in 2016 is set to be limited, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney....
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Agri-Business
Department estimates 6,000 applications to €24m National Reserve
As many as 6,000 applications have been made to the National Reserve, according to latest estimates from the Department of...
Agri-Business
'Still some 'old young farmers' out in the cold'
While the confirmation of the opening of the National Reserve for so-called ‘old young farmers’ is very welcome, there is...
Agri-Business
Maximum flexibility given on income limits for National Reserve - Minister
Maximum possible flexibility regarding has been granted off-farm income limit for the National Reserve, according to the Minister for Agriculture Simon...
Agri-Business
National Reserve to open to ‘old' young farmers in early April
The National Reserve will be open to applications from ‘old’ young farmers in early April, according to the Minister for...