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Designating only one person as herd keeper labelled 'demoralising'

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Designating only one person as herd keeper labelled 'demoralising'

The fallout from the practice of designating only one person as herd keeper was raised by a dairy...

Ash dieback scheme 'not fit for purpose' - Nolan

Environment

over 2 years ago

Ash dieback scheme 'not fit for purpose' - Nolan

A total of just 14 people have opted into the Ash dieback scheme so far this year, according to latest figures from an industry group.

DAFM to contribute €450k to FAO potato initiative for Ukraine

Tillage

over 2 years ago

DAFM to contribute €450k to FAO potato initiative for Ukraine

10,000 potato farmers in Ukraine will receive approximately 50kg of seed potatoes each under initiative being run by the FAO of the United Nations.

DAFM launches open call for animal health research proposals

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

DAFM launches open call for animal health research proposals

The DAFM will commit to providing €600,000 to the research fund, which will take a particular focus on reducing helminth parasites.

DAFM happy to 'engage' to develop sheep milk market

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

DAFM happy to 'engage' to develop sheep milk market

The Minister for Agriculture has said his department is happy to 'engage' to develop the sheep milk market.

Dairy News

almost 3 years ago

New scheme to genotype national dairy herd on the cards

The national dairy herd is to be genotyped under a new scheme that will be introduced later this year, according to IFA dairy chair Stephen Arthur.

New scheme to genotype national dairy herd on the cards

Sheep

almost 3 years ago

SIS: Department to write to farmers choosing scanning as year 1 option

The DAFM will be writing to sheep farmers who have chosen scanning as their option for year one of the Sheep Improvement Scheme.

SIS: Department to write to farmers choosing scanning as year 1 option

Dairy

almost 3 years ago

Nitrates regulations: Breaches to be penalised with payment cuts

Non-compliance with the nitrates regulations will be penalised with a reduction in the applicants payments, the department of agriculture has said.

Nitrates regulations: Breaches to be penalised with payment cuts

Video

about 3 years ago

The risks involved with working at height

Pat Griffin, HSA senior inspector, discusses the risks involved with working at height.

The risks involved with working at height

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

€5.3m in payments on way to 1,000 organic farmers

An estimated 1,000 farmers are set to receive more than €5.5 million as the 2022 Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) advance payments get underway.

€5.3m in payments on way to 1,000 organic farmers

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Bird flu identified in turkey flock in Co. Monaghan - DAFM

Bird flu has been identified in a turkey flock in Co. Monaghan the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed.

Bird flu identified in turkey flock in Co. Monaghan - DAFM

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Multi-billion Euro CAP plan to go to Cabinet for approval

Multi-billion Euro Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) plan to be brought to Cabinet for approval by Charlie McConalogue

Multi-billion Euro CAP plan to go to Cabinet for approval

Environment

about 3 years ago

336 applicants approved to join Organic Farming Scheme

The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Senator Pippa Hackett, has welcomed the issuance of approvals to applicants for the latest tranche of the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS).

336 applicants approved to join Organic Farming Scheme

Video

over 3 years ago

James Kelly of Kildare on the importance of safety in harvest season

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has partnered with Axa and Agriland Media Group for an innovative campaign to promote greater awareness of farm safety. It’s harvest time and the pressure is on. This work is demanding of your time and your machinery, and the weather, ultimately, decides what can be done and when.

James Kelly of Kildare on the importance of safety in harvest season

Forestry

over 3 years ago

Forestry update: Afforestation figures still behind last year's low levels

A total area of 1,222ha has been planted during the first half of this year, according to the latest Forestry Licensing Dashboard by the DAFM.

Forestry update: Afforestation figures still behind last year's low levels

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

New platform launched to help businesses tackle biodiversity crisis

Businesses are being encouraged to sign up to a new platform to guide them in taking action to tackle the biodiversity crisis

New platform launched to help businesses tackle biodiversity crisis

Video

over 3 years ago

Farmland interviews Minister of State for land use and biodiversity, Pippa Hackett

On this episode of Farmland, Agriland editor Stella Meehan sits down with Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture,...

Farmland interviews Minister of State for land use and biodiversity, Pippa Hackett

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Appeals: Average time to close cases in 2021 'twice the department target'

The average time to close a complaint to the Agriculture Appeals Office in 2021 was 185 days - twice the target set by the department.

Appeals: Average time to close cases in 2021 'twice the department target'

Environment

about 4 years ago

Restoration goal achieved by Kilkenny farmer

%%excerpt%% Buildings at the birthplace of former Kilkenny All-Ireland winner Jimmy Kelly have been conserved under the GLAS traditional farm buildings restoration scheme.

Restoration goal achieved by Kilkenny farmer

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Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

TAMS: Approval granted to all applicants in Tranche 22

Approval has commenced for all qualified applications received under Tranche 22 of the Targeted...

TAMS: Approval granted to all applicants in Tranche 22

Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

Agri firms urged to prepare for further Brexit changes from October

Food business operators have been urged to prepare for the UK's introduction of import controls on some food/agri goods, as a result of Brexit...

Agri firms urged to prepare for further Brexit changes from October

Dairy

over 4 years ago

TB testing exemptions for calves to end this week

TB testing exemptions in relation to calves over 42 days of age which have been in place for more...

TB testing exemptions for calves to end this week

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

Why is the minister taking DAFM case to High Court?

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has brought a High Court...

Why is the minister taking DAFM case to High Court?

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