ACRES Calamity Continues for Farmers – IFA
IFA National Rural Development Chair John Curran has called for ACRES payments to be finalised by the Department by using whatever resources necessary. “Advance ACRES payments for year 2 started to issue last week which was positive to see, at least for those that received it. We thought the stumbling blocks of 2023 were […]
Tipperary Native Joe MacGrath Appointed To Independent Advisory Committee On Nature Restoration
The Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine have announced the names of the members included in the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration. Included in the committee is Joe MacGrath from Nenagh in Tipperary. Mr. MacGrath has previously held the position of Chief Executive […]
Six Tipperary Based Animal Welfare Charities Benefit From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Funding Announcement
Almost six million in funding has been announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to be allocated to 101 animal welfare charities across the country. The funding will be distributed to animal rescue organisations to cover some of the many costs involved in the rehabilitation and rehoming of animals. Speaking about the […]
€225 Suckler Cow Payment and Dairy Beef Calf Rearing Support Following Budget Announcement – IFA
IFA National Livestock Chair Declan Hanrahan said that funding for a dairy beef calf scheme has been provided in addition to an increase of €225 per cow in support for suckler farmers following the Budget 2025 announcements by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He said the National Exchequer funding of €28 […]
LESS Requirements for Small Scale and Lower Stocked Farms Not Viable or Necessary – IFA
IFA National Livestock Chair Declan Hanrahan has called for a deferral and review of the Low Emission Slurry Spreading requirements which are set to be implemented on January 1st, 2025. He highlighted issues with the requirements for this category which is populated by small dry stock farmers who operate on fragmented, smaller holdings often […]
Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms, Offaly Shortlisted for National Organic Awards
Bord Bia has announced the shortlisted organic food and beverage businesses for the National Organic Awards 2024. These awards showcase nineteen Irish food and drinks companies in seven categories. The awards are held in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to celebrate the high standards of the organic growers, producers and […]
Minister Reassures All Suckler Farmers That They Are Eligible for Beef Welfare Scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has reassured all suckler farmers that eligible cows that produced an eligible calf during the relevant period are entitled to apply for this year’s beef welfare scheme. The scheme which was announced by the Minister earlier this week will open in August. Speaking about […]
Anomaly in Beef Welfare Scheme Must be Resolved Before Opening Date – IFA
Following confirmation of the measures included in the Beef Welfare Scheme, IFA Livestock chair, Declan Hanrahan said that serious issues must be addressed before the scheme can open. Suckler farmers needed to know whether the scheme applied to calves born between July 2023 and June 2024 and the measures required. Autumn 2023 calves have already […]
IFA National Rural Development Chair says TAMS Payments Needed Promptly
Upon the commencement of TAMS 3 payments announced today by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, IFA National Rural Development Chair John Curran emphasised the importance of the maximum number of farmers being paid promptly. “More broadly, TAMS reference costs are very much out of kilter with prevailing costs of materials. Investment ceilings […]
Gurteen Agricultural College to host Energy and Farm Diversification Show 2024
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has launched the Energy and Farm Diversification Show 2024. The event will take place on July 18th, 2024, in Gurteen Agricultural College, Co Tipperary. The event will aim to promote sustainability and innovation in the agricultural sector. Gurteen Agricultural College is set to become a […]
