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Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine

Vietnam market now open to Irish beef exports

Beef

6 days ago

Vietnam market now open to Irish beef exports

Ministers Martin Heydon and Noel Grealish have announced that Vietnam will begin accepting beef products from Ireland.

Sheep and goat census should be completed today - DAFM

Sheep

11 days ago

Sheep and goat census should be completed today - DAFM

The department has said that flock keepers should fill out and complete their forms under the National Sheep and Goat Census today.

14% increase in nitrogen fertiliser sales across last full year

Agri-Business

12 days ago

14% increase in nitrogen fertiliser sales across last full year

There was a 14% increase in sales of fertiliser containing nitrogen in the last full sales year compared to the previous sales year.

Department looking to hire archaeologists for Forest Service

Forestry

18 days ago

Department looking to hire archaeologists for Forest Service

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is looking to take on archaeologists to work in its Forest Service.

DAFM: Possible 'force majeure' consideration for TB farms in TAMS

Beef

18 days ago

DAFM: Possible 'force majeure' consideration for TB farms in TAMS

DAFM has said it is possible for farms restricted with TB to avoid being caught out on the ranking and selection criteria under TAMS.

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

Payments issue under scheme to support Forgotten Farmers

Payments have issued under the Scheme to Support Long Established Young Farmers, the group commonly referred to has 'Forgotten Farmers'.

Payments issue under scheme to support Forgotten Farmers

Forestry

about 1 month ago

Up to €55m funding for storm reconstitution scheme

Minister Heydon and Minister Healy-Rae have announced a reconstitution scheme for forest owners affected by Storm Darragh and Storm Éowyn.

Up to €55m funding for storm reconstitution scheme

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

Department seeking new board members for VCI

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a public jobs notice for ordinary members of the board of the VCI.

Department seeking new board members for VCI

Schemes

about 2 months ago

What's the breakdown of dairy beef scheme payments per county?

Minister Heydon has announced the start of payments under the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme, but how much will each county get?

What's the breakdown of dairy beef scheme payments per county?

Environment

about 2 months ago

Heydon welcomes govt approval of DAFM's climate adaptation plan

Minister Martin Heydon has welcomed the government's decision to approve a climate change adaptation plan for the agri-food sector.

Heydon welcomes govt approval of DAFM's climate adaptation plan

Schemes

about 2 months ago

Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme payments get underway

Minister Martin Heydon has confirmed that payments under the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme 2025 have commenced.

Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme payments get underway

Dairy

about 2 months ago

Almost 20 fewer eligible calves for Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme

The number of eligible calves that can be paid on in the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme will be cut be almost 20.

Almost 20 fewer eligible calves for Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme

Tillage News

about 2 months ago

Organic Farming Scheme open with priority for tillage farmers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has confirmed the opening of the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS).

Organic Farming Scheme open with priority for tillage farmers

Agri Politics

about 2 months ago

Irish agri-food exports up 65% in 10 years – DAFM report

The value of Ireland’s agri-food exports increased by 65% over the 10-year period of 2014 to 2024, according to a new report from DAFM.

Irish agri-food exports up 65% in 10 years – DAFM report

Rural Life

3 months ago

€195m in advance payments for 2025 Eco-Scheme underway

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has announced the commencement of advance payments under the 2025 Eco-Scheme.

€195m in advance payments for 2025 Eco-Scheme underway

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Investment aid scheme 2026 for horticulture now open

The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector for 2026 has now opened.

Investment aid scheme 2026 for horticulture now open

Rural Life

3 months ago

How much of the BISS advance payments will your county get?

Earlier today, the Department of Agriculture announced that €510.9 million in advance direct payments will be paid to 110,499 applicants.

How much of the BISS advance payments will your county get?

Environment

3 months ago

New public consultation on carbon farming launched

A new public consultation on a National Carbon Farming Framework has been launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

New public consultation on carbon farming launched

Beef

3 months ago

Heydon and Muir announce new TB cooperation project

Minister Heydon and his Northern Ireland counterpart have announced a project to tackle the impact of bovine TB on farms in a pilot area.

Heydon and Muir announce new TB cooperation project

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Tillage

3 months ago

Watch: Heydon says budget tillage fund a 'starting point' for sector

The minister has said that the allocation of at least €50 million for tillage is a "starting point" for his intentions during his tenure.

Watch: Heydon says budget tillage fund a 'starting point' for sector

Agri Politics

3 months ago

Minister says Food Vision 2030 missions being advanced

Minister Martin Heydon has said that the government is continuing to advance its missions under the Food Vision 2030 strategy.

Minister says Food Vision 2030 missions being advanced

Rural Life

3 months ago

ACRES training course available for tranche 1 applicants

Minister Martin Heydon has announced that participants who entered ACRES under tranche 1 may now avail of a voluntary training course.

ACRES training course available for tranche 1 applicants

Forestry

4 months ago

Prizes presented to winners of forest photo competition

The overall winners of the 2025 forest photo competition received their prizes this week at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships.

Prizes presented to winners of forest photo competition

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