Department of Agricultural

Dairy Technical

Are slurry storage requirements likely to increase?

Farmers are likely going to see an increase in slurry storage requirements due to on-going research to determine if current figures are

'Cultivating Mental Health Wellbeing in Rural Ireland' conference

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

'Cultivating Mental Health Wellbeing in Rural Ireland' conference

%%excerpt%% The Minister of State with responsibility for farm safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, will open the 'Cultivating Mental Health Wellbeing in Rural Ireland conference' in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. on Monday, November 20.

€177 million in 2019 payroll costs at Department of Agriculture

Agri-Business

about 5 years ago

€177 million in 2019 payroll costs at Department of Agriculture

More than €177 million was spent on staff payroll costs at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in 2019.

Minister confirms 'progress' following beef talks conclusion

Agri Politics

over 6 years ago

Minister confirms 'progress' following beef talks conclusion

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, noted the progress made with talks on the beef sector which concluded earlier today.

Indigenous renewable energy 'vital' to meet climate action targets - Minister Creed

Agri Politics

over 6 years ago

Indigenous renewable energy 'vital' to meet climate action targets - Minister Creed

Minister Creed has said that indigenous renewable energy plays a vital role in helping Ireland to reduce its reliance on imported fuels.

Agri Politics

over 6 years ago

'Farmers under pressure to work smarter and do better'

EPA water conference hears that farmers need appropriate financial supports and help to tackle climate change effectively.

Agri Politics

over 6 years ago

'Efforts to lift ceilings on ABER will help young farmers' - ICMSA

ICMSA says ceilings on the ABER have considerably undermined efforts to get young people to choose farming as a career.

Beef

over 6 years ago

Nearly 20,000 farmers apply for BEEP

The department confirmed that it had received applications from 18,536 herd owners in respect of the scheme.

Beef

over 6 years ago

'Animal welfare comes first' - says department in lairage row

The Department of Agriculture says adherence to animal welfare law "is critical" as row over lairage capacity intensifies.

Beef

almost 7 years ago

'There needs to be a system where any beef farmer can check his animal at any time'

Micheal Fitzmaurice TD has called on the department to tighten up its inspection regime in beef and meat factories across the country.

Beef

almost 7 years ago

Deal accepted on department and vet standoff

Veterinary Ireland accepts deal put on the table by Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine following ballot.

Agri-Business

almost 7 years ago

Veterinary Ireland members to ballot on new deal

Veterinary Ireland (VI) members to ballot this week on new deal struck between Department of Agrilculture, Food and the Marine and VI.

Other

about 8 years ago

Map: Who pocketed close to €10,000 in BPS advance payments?

Farmers in Co. Waterford received the highest on average advance payment under the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the Greening Payment.

Sheep

about 8 years ago

Sheep factories: 10-15c/kg wiped off processors' quotes

The poor ground conditions, combined with lower grass quality and concentrates needed, will reduce the profit made by the sheep farmer.

Department of Agricultural

Are slurry storage requirements likely to increase?

'Cultivating Mental Health Wellbeing in Rural Ireland' conference

€177 million in 2019 payroll costs at Department of Agriculture

Minister confirms 'progress' following beef talks conclusion

Indigenous renewable energy 'vital' to meet climate action targets - Minister Creed

'Farmers under pressure to work smarter and do better'

'Efforts to lift ceilings on ABER will help young farmers' - ICMSA

Nearly 20,000 farmers apply for BEEP

'Animal welfare comes first' - says department in lairage row

'There needs to be a system where any beef farmer can check his animal at any time'

Deal accepted on department and vet standoff

Veterinary Ireland members to ballot on new deal

Map: Who pocketed close to €10,000 in BPS advance payments?

Sheep factories: 10-15c/kg wiped off processors' quotes

Further extension granted for the establishment of catch crops in GLAS