Agri Politics
Rejection of over 75% of applications under the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) was the basis of a meeting between the IFA and Minister Doyle.
Forestry
Minister of State Andrew Doyle has met with representatives of the FCI to discuss issues in relation to forestry operations licencing.
Dairy calves and the agreement struck with temporary veterinary inspectors were highlighted by Minister Andrew Doyle in a speech today.
Save Leitrim has issued a response to the recent announcement by the Department of Agriculture on the issuing of forestry licences.
Agri-Business
Annual payments of over €4 million have now duly issued to producer organisations in the fruit and vegetable sector, Minister Doyle says.
Additional supports to assist forest owners in making their 2020 Forestry Premium payment application online have been announced.
Minister Doyle has today highlighted the options available to farmers through the Organic Farming Scheme and Agro-Forestry Scheme.
Environment
Teagasc Hedgerow Week 2019 was officially launched by Minister of State Andrew Doyle at the Teagasc Kildalton Agriculture College today.
As part of 'Budget 2020' announced today, it was confirmed that funding for the Organic Farming Scheme has been increased to €13.2 million.
“Plant trees and continue farming” was the key message from the Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture, Andrew Doyle.
Beef
There is huge potential for Irish meat in China - which could significantly reduce dependence on the UK, Minister Doyle has said.
The forestry approvals process is to be subject to an external review, according to Minister of State, Andrew Doyle.
A consultation process has been launched by Minister Michael Creed to prepare for "climate change disruption" in agriculture.
Progress made by the Romanian EU presidency on the European Commission's proposals for CAP post-2020 has been welcomed by Minister Doyle.
Ireland's concerns on EU-Mercosur trade negotiations were reiterated by Minister Doyle at a Council of Agriculture Ministers in Luxembourg.
The area of Ireland under forest now stands at around 770,000ha - the highest level of forestry cover in the country in over 350 years.
The opening of the Forestry KTG Scheme 2019 was announced today by the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture.
It has been said that Ireland's agri-food sector has the potential to become "the highest quality food producing country in the world".
An exhibition in Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, showcasing agri-envrionment schemes, has been officially opened today, Thursday, May 16.
The fund of €100 million aimed at Irish beef farmers "will be rolled out as soon as possible", according to Minister Andrew Doyle.
The proposed shift in the administration of the CAP to focus on performance and delivery has been backed by Minister of State Andrew Doyle.
Dairy
Andrew Doyle has said that he is "hopeful" EU funding will see free dairy produce provided to primary schools.
A TD has said that no beef farmer is making any money, and that "it's only who's losing the least" that's in question.
