Agri-Business
The general secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is "reasonably confident" Ireland will have a nitrates derogation after 2026.
Agri Politics
As the dust settles on the general election, attention is now firmly focused on the formation of the next government.
Dairy
The policy around bovine tuberculosis (TB) needs to be "reset", according to the general secretary at the Department of Agriculture (DAFM).
Deputy Ó Cathasaigh questioned the secretary general of DAFM after a review of estate management showed DAFM 'lost a forest'
Environment
The need for collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the EPA was highlighted at a conference today.
A number of options are at play for transitioning to the next CAP, according to the secretary general of the department.
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has announced the appointment of Brendan Gleeson as the new Secretary General of his department.
Despite the UK electorate's decision to exit the European Union, Ireland will remain committed to exporting produce to our closest market.
Other
It looks increasingly likely that Chinese authorities will visit Ireland this year to complete one of the final steps in opening the market to Irish beef.
A Brexit could lead to a significant fall in the European Union's CAP budget, according to the Department of Agriculture's Brendan Gleeson.
Beef
The Mercosur trade talks, which are currently underway, could not have happened at a worse time for the EU agricultural industry.
