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Young farmer discussion groups ‘the backbone’ of agri affairs

June 21, 2019

Young farmer discussion groups (YFDGs) need to be improved on the ground, according to Macra na Feirme’s Agricultural Affairs Committee. Speaking at the…

New young farmer discussion group initiated in Tipperary

January 4, 2019

Rural Life

The first meeting of the South Tipperary Young Farmers’ Discussion Group took place on Wednesday, January 2. The event took place in Brosnans Bar,…

Is paying people to take part in discussion groups ‘sustainable’?

October 6, 2017

Rural Life

The topic of people being paid to take part in discussion groups was a hot topic of debate at today’s Nuffield Ireland Conference.…

What are the consequences for farmers who drop out of a KT Group?

August 3, 2017

CAP / Schemes

Following recent comments from the INHFA (Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association) about the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Programme, a farmer got in touch…

New discussion group scheme fraught with difficulties – IFA

September 3, 2016

CAP / Schemes

The IFA has hit out at the Department of Agriculture over its new discussion group scheme highlighting low participation rates in the scheme.…

‘Friesian cattle finishers will be allowed into discussion group scheme’

July 5, 2016

CAP / Schemes

The Minster for Agriculture, Michael Creed has confirmed that farmers who exclusively finish Friesian…

New discussion group scheme officially launched (€750/year payment)

May 18, 2016

CAP / Schemes

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, today launched the €100m Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme. Knowledge Transfer Groups will be…

Tillage farmers to benefit from discussion group membership

January 31, 2016

Tillage

Discussion groups offer farmers a relatively easy and practical way of gaining new information, skills, solutions and technologies, according to Teagasc’s Phelim McDonald.…

5 key differences in the new discussion group scheme

October 14, 2015

Agri-Business

Under the provisions of the new Rural Development Programme Knowledge Transfer (KT) Groups across a range of sectors, including beef, dairy and sheep,…

Farmers could yet be allowed join new discussion groups across two sectors

October 1, 2015

Agri-Business

Farmers may yet be allowed join the Departments of Agriculture’s new Knowledge Transfer (KT) groups across two different sectors. Responding to some concerns…

All you need to know about the new Knowledge Transfer Groups

September 9, 2015

Agri-Business

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s knowledge Transfer Groups programme starts this autumn. In its latest advisory notes to farmers this…

New discussion group herd health plans to cost farmers €150

September 3, 2015

Beef

Farmers will have to pay vets in the region of €150 in order to meet the animal health requirements built into the new…

Deadline to register interest for new discussion groups extended

August 14, 2015

Agri-Business

Farmers are advised to contact Teagasc or the private consultant now if they are interested in joining the Departments of Agriculture’s new discussion…

Planning is essential – dairy new entrants advise on not being ‘clueless’

July 14, 2015

Dairy

Members of the Greenfield Dairy Discussion Group spoke of their experiences of planning and why it is essential when setting up a new dairy…

Only 2% of beef farmers have a production contract with a processor

June 5, 2015

Beef

Only 2% of beef farmers have a current production contract with a processor/ purchaser, according to a survey by AIB. Farmers responding to…

How to become an advisor for new discussion groups

May 7, 2015

Agri-Business

The Knowledge Transfer measure under the Rural Development Programme was recently launched by the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney. Under the programme, advisors…