N.Ireland
Mushroom growers urge NI Executive to protect support scheme
The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association (NIMGA) has called on the NI Executive to safeguard the Fruit and Vegetable Aid...
scheme
Agri-Business
TAMS tranche 4 approvals reach almost 60% - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has now approved nearly 60% of applications made under tranche 4...
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...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES review to take place in coming months
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, October 30) announced that a review of the...
Agri-Business
3,501 receive payment under turf cutting compensation scheme
3,501 people have received payments under the Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (CTCCS) since it was established in 2011,...
Agri-Business
FCI calls for scheme to support contractors buy machinery
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has called on the government to introduce a scheme to...
CAP / Schemes
70 traditional farm buildings secured grant aid in 2023
70 buildings, along with several other related farm structures, were allocated funding under the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme in...
Agri-Business
Two new schemes open for horticulture sector
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Beef News
IBR testing to be scrapped in new suckler scheme - Hanrahan
Testing for infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is not expected to feature in the new suckler scheme, according to the chair...
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...
Forestry
Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme due shortly
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that the Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme will open...
CAP / Schemes
Minister commits to finalise forgotten farmers scheme this year
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has committed to finalising a scheme for the so-called “forgotten farmers”...
N.Ireland
DAERA reminds farmers of BPS Entitlement Transfer closing date
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) announced today (Tuesday, April 23) that the 2024 Basic Payment Scheme...
Environment
National farmer moth monitoring scheme to be rolled out
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is set to roll out a scheme to monitor moth populations on farms across the...
N.Ireland
NI Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme system to open Monday
An online system allowing farmers in Northern Ireland to opt-in to the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme will open next...
Sheep News
Sheep Welfare Scheme deadline 'unworkable' - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that the deadline for the completion of actions under the...
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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-Business
Government publishes bill for new retirement savings scheme
The government has today (Friday, April 5) published a bill which would see around 800,000 workers, including those on farms,...
Veterinary
Scheme to modernise TB devices used by vets closes this month
A scheme to help vets modernise IT devices and essential equipment used for bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing will close for...
CAP / Schemes
Payment sought for farmers omitted from Shannon Callows scheme
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for financial supports for farmers who were excluded from the Shannon Callows Flood...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM 'building system' for forgotten farmers scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently working on a system to deliver a scheme for...