CAP / Schemes
European Commission unveils long-term vision for rural EU
A long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas has been put forward by the European Commission today (Wednesday, June 30)....
Rural Development Programme
Environment
Improvements in water quality in Wexford as a result of farmer-led project
Minister of State Pippa Hackett travelled to Duncannon this week to congratulate a number of farmers on their efforts in...
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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...
Agri Politics
Micheál Martin on RDP extension, organic farming and GLAS
The extension of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) for 2021 and 2022 will include nearly €900 million in EU funds,...
Environment
Open call announced for community-led schemes for rewetting farmed peatland
Minister of State for land use and biodiversity Pippa Hackett has launched an open call for new locally-led schemes for...
CAP / Schemes
Almost 25% of farmers withdraw from BDGP
Almost a quarter of farmers who have signed onto the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) have withdrawn from the...
CAP / Schemes
Scheme breakdown: Where is Ireland's RDP money going?
Ireland leads other member states in terms of its implementation of the Rural Development Programme (RDP), according to the Department...
N.Ireland
Fears mount over 'agri budget underspend' in Northern counties
It’s feared farm funding could be lost as department of agriculture officials in Northern Ireland are accused of spending just...
CAP / Schemes
'Farm safety scheme needed for Irish agriculture'
The government has been urged to seek inclusion of a farm safety scheme in the Rural Development Programme by Sinn...
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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
Farmers' group calls for €100 million for TAMS next year
The IFA has called on the government to set aside €100 million to cover the cost of the farm improvement...
CAP / Schemes
Farmers will face cashflow problems due to payment delays - McConalogue
Many farmers will face increased cashflow problems as a result in delays in Rural Development Programme (RDP) payments, Fianna Fail’s...
CAP / Schemes
Department to look at possibility of reopening Organic Farming Scheme
The Department of Agriculture will look at the possibility of reopening the Organic Farming Scheme if additional funding comes available...