Tillage
Miller to stand down as chair of Irish Grain Growers' Group
Bobby Miller is to stand down as chair of the Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG). He will not be seeking...
straw incorporation measure
Tillage
'Net zero' on tillage farms with the Straw Incorporation Measure
This week has seen Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, announcing the launch of payments under the...
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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...
Tillage
Straw Incorporation Measure payments worth €4.8 million announced
Payments worth €4.8 million have commenced issuing to farmers today (Wednesday, December 11) under the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM). Payments...
CAP / Schemes
What conditions apply to the Baling Assistance Payment Scheme?
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, July 31) officially launched the new Baling Assistance...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM outlines further details on new straw baling scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released further information about the new scheme for baling straw...
Tillage
What is the value of chopped straw?
Teagasc has recently published figures, which put a financial value on chopped straw that is returned to the soil. They...
Tillage News
Farmers must supply geotagged photos for straw baling scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has told Agriland that farmers will have to supply geotagged photos...
Agri-Business
Livestock farmers urged to liaise with tillage sector on straw
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has urged livestock farmers to liaise with tillage farmers following the announcement...
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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...
Tillage
Straw: To bale or chop now?
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed an approximate €12 million fund for the amended Straw...
Tillage
Interview: McConalogue - straw baling funding will come from SIM
The amended Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) and associated baling scheme will be paid for by a ring-fenced tillage support fund,...
Tillage News
Minister Heydon welcomes reinstatement of straw scheme
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Martin Heydon has welcomed a decision to...
Agri-Business
Straw Incorporation Measure to continue this year
The Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) will not be deferred for 2024 and will proceed this year. Last week, Minister for...
Tillage
Tillage farmer could face €7,500 loss due to SIM suspension
One tillage farmer in Co. Kildare has said he could face an economic loss of about €7,500 should the Straw...
Agri Politics
INHFA commends minister for decision on straw measure
The Irish Natura Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has commended Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue for his...
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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...
Tillage
Payments to SIM applicants who do not incorporate straw is being considered
Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine Charlie McConalogue is considering an option of making Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) scheme payments while...
Tillage
McConalogue: €10m fund from SIM to stay in tillage sector
Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has committed to keeping the €10m Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) funding...
Agri Politics
Farm orgs link up to urge Taoiseach to intervene in straw decision
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and the Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) have issued a joint call for the reversal...
Opinion
Opinion: Suspending straw measure is not the end of the world
Courtesy of the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM), the Irish government paid out €12.3 million to tillage farmers. It is vitally...