Tillage
Bobby Miller is to stand down as chairman of the Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG). He will not be seeking re-election
Rural Life
Over 400,000 households across the country that are qualified for the 2024 Fuel Allowance will receive a lump sum payment this week.
Agri-Business
The IFA has welcomed confirmation from Taoiseach Simon Harris that changes to agricultural relief announced in Budget 2025 will be postponed.
Almost 3,700 Farm Assist recipients will receive the October cost of living bonus payment this week, the Department of Social Protection said
Proposed changes set out in Budget 2025 to Agricultural Relief are a "backward step" according to the ICMSA.
Opinion
Budget 2025 has come and gone with no formal response from government to the Food Vision Tillage Group Report...
Environment
BirdWatch Ireland has welcomed the €172 million package for nature and heritage announced as part of Budget 2025 this week.
A budget package worth €472 million for 2025 for rural and community development was announced by Minister Humphreys and Minister O'Brien
Agri Politics
It is becoming "increasingly unrealistic" to increase the farm gate value of horticulture by 2027, with a reduction in funding for the sector
Concerns have been raised that changes to the Agricultural Relief outlined in Budget 2025 will "hinder" farm succession.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Martin Kenny, has told the Dáil that ACRES is "simply not working" for some farmers.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is calling for the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Scheme to be practical to implement.
Beef
The "ceiling" of 40 cows needs to be removed from the Beef Welfare Scheme to ensure all suckler farmers are supported.
Farm organisation representatives are expressing deep disappointment at the lack of positive tillage outcomes delivered by Budget 2025.
Minister McConalogue has confirmed that the €100/ha support payment for the tillage sector will be made early next year.
Bord Bia will see an increase in funding for next year following the announcement of Budget 2025 yesterday (Tuesday, October 1).
The announced investment in climate transition and water infrastructure in Budget 2025 has been welcomed by the Environmental Pillar.
Irish Rural Link has welcomed additional social protection measures in Budget 2025, but cautioned that it is still insufficient for some.
The SEAI has welcomed measures in Budget 2025, which it said reflect the government’s commitment to Ireland’s renewable energy transition.
Sheep
Increased supports delivered today in Budget 2025 for suckler and sheep farmers have been welcomed by the INHFA.
ICSA president Seán McNamara has said that Budget 2025 payments 'fall short' of 'safeguarding' family farms
Following the announcement of Budget 2025 today, Minister McConalogue has said it highlights a 'strong message' to farmers
ICOS has described a commitment in Budget 2025 to advance income volatility measures for the farming dairy sectors as...
