biodiversity
ICMSA hits out at further delay to hen harrier payment
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has criticised a further delay to payments under the Hen Harrier Scheme. Denis...
Hen Harrier Scheme
CAP / Schemes
Hen harrier payments welcomed 'but more support needed'
The payment of almost €500,000 under the Hen Harrier Programme has been welcomed by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Commenting,...
Environment
More to do in Hen Harrier Scheme despite pay-outs - IFA
More than 600 farmers in hen harrier (HH) areas should expect payment in the coming weeks, under the locally-led HH...
CAP / Schemes
Land devaluation to feature in Oireachtas Ag Committee meeting
Land devaluation will be the key issue for the Irish Farmers with Designated Land (IFDL) when the group goes before...
Agri Politics
'Designated lands remain almost worthless'
Irish Farmers with Designated Land (IFDL) are calling for a new “payment per hectare scheme” to reflect the “full cost” that...
CAP / Schemes
Hen Harrier Scheme given green light by Creed
The Hen Harrier Scheme, a new support scheme for farmers in designated hen harrier habitats, was officially launched by the...
CAP / Schemes
'Delay in Hen Harrier Scheme leaving farmers in a precarious position'
Further delays in the €35m Hen Harrier Scheme are leaving farmers in a more ‘precarious position than ever’, the ICSA’s Rural...