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Forgotten Farmers

No plans to extend eligibility criteria of 'forgotten farmers' scheme - minister

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

No plans to extend eligibility criteria of 'forgotten farmers' scheme - minister

There are no plans to extend the eligibility criteria for the Long Established...

1,254 applications received for 'Forgotten Farmers' scheme

Rural Life

3 months ago

1,254 applications received for 'Forgotten Farmers' scheme

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has received 1,254 applications under the scheme for so-called 'Forgotten Farmers'.

Call for more time to apply for 'forgotten farmers' scheme

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Call for more time to apply for 'forgotten farmers' scheme

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is calling for a more 'ambitious' for Long-Established Young...

Scheme eligibility criteria too 'narrow' for 'Forgotten Farmers' - ICMSA

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Scheme eligibility criteria too 'narrow' for 'Forgotten Farmers' - ICMSA

The ICMSA is urging Minister Martin Heydon to extend eligibility criteria for the scheme to support Long Established Young Farmers.

Farm org seeks additional funding for 'Forgotten Farmers'

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Farm org seeks additional funding for 'Forgotten Farmers'

A farm organisation is urging Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon to...

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Agri committee chair: More funding needed for 'Forgotten Farmers'

The Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food chair Aindrias Moynihan has called for increased funding to support the ‘Forgotten Farmers’.

Agri committee chair: More funding needed for 'Forgotten Farmers'

Rural Life

4 months ago

ICSA: Forgotten Farmers scheme welcome 'albeit long overdue'

The ICSA has welcomed the confirmation that a scheme for so-called 'Forgotten Farmers' will open for applications from today.

ICSA: Forgotten Farmers scheme welcome 'albeit long overdue'

Rural Life

4 months ago

Scheme to support 'Forgotten Farmers' opens for applications

The scheme to support Long Established Young Farmers - commonly referred to as 'Forgotten Farmers' - is open for submission of applications.

Scheme to support 'Forgotten Farmers' opens for applications

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Minister updates Ag committee on Forgotten Farmers and ACRES

More funding may be needed to compensate the "forgotten farmers", Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has confirmed.

Minister updates Ag committee on Forgotten Farmers and ACRES

Agri-Business

7 months ago

DAFM launches survey for 'forgotten farmers'

The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has launched a survey to inform a scheme to support the "forgotten farmers".

DAFM launches survey for 'forgotten farmers'

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Heydon: I am 'committed to delivering' for the forgotten farmers

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said he is "committed to delivering" for the group known as the "forgotten farmers".

Heydon: I am 'committed to delivering' for the forgotten farmers

Tillage

about 1 year ago

€100/ha tillage payment to be made in early 2025

Minister McConalogue has confirmed that the €100/ha support payment for the tillage sector will be made early next year.

€100/ha tillage payment to be made in early 2025

Sheep

about 1 year ago

INHFA: Increased supports in Budget 2025 'welcome'

Increased supports delivered today in Budget 2025 for suckler and sheep farmers have been welcomed by the INHFA.

INHFA: Increased supports in Budget 2025 'welcome'

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

McConalogue breaks down Budget 2025 - 'a strong message' to farmers

Following the announcement of Budget 2025 today, Minister McConalogue has said it highlights a 'strong message' to farmers

McConalogue breaks down Budget 2025 - 'a strong message' to farmers

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Budget 2025: €5m support for 'forgotten farmers'

Funding worth €5 million for the group known as the ‘forgotten farmers' has been announced by government as part of Budget 2025 today.

Budget 2025: €5m support for 'forgotten farmers'

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Remember the 'forgotten farmers' in Budget 2025 minister urged

Budget 2025 represents the "last chance saloon" for the group known as the "Forgotten Farmers", Macra has warned.

Remember the 'forgotten farmers' in Budget 2025 minister urged

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Minister pressed again to secure forgotten farmers support

Minister McConalogue has been again pressed to secure funding for 'forgotten farmers' in Budget 2025 later this year.

Minister pressed again to secure forgotten farmers support

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Macra calls for 'forgotten farmers' scheme before year end

Macra has welcomed Minister Charlie McConalogue's commitment to seek funding in Budget 2025 for the ‘forgotten farmers’.  

Macra calls for 'forgotten farmers' scheme before year end

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

McConalogue to seek funding in next budget for 'forgotten farmers'

Minister Charlie McConalogue confirmed that he will seek funding for the group known as the 'forgotten farmers' in the next budget.

McConalogue to seek funding in next budget for 'forgotten farmers'

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Minister commits to finalise forgotten farmers scheme this year

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has committed to finalising a scheme for the so-called "forgotten farmers" this year.

Minister commits to finalise forgotten farmers scheme this year

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

DAFM 'building system' for forgotten farmers scheme

The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is currently working on a system for a scheme for the so-called 'forgotten farmers'.

DAFM 'building system' for forgotten farmers scheme

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Macra: Minister must honour promise to forgotten farmers

Macra is calling on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to clarify when the issue of the forgotten farmers will be resolved.

Macra: Minister must honour promise to forgotten farmers

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Minister: 'Work continues' on scheme for forgotten farmers

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been urged to provide an update on a proposed scheme for the "forgotten farmers".

Minister: 'Work continues' on scheme for forgotten farmers

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