Agri-Business
A total of €179,048 has been paid out for backup generators under Targeted Agricultural...
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) confirmed that over half of the applications made for the "mini-tranche" of TAMS were for generators.
Dairy
A top chef has secured 62 generators to be used on dairy farms in Ukraine near the front lines that are struggling with power supplies.
Rural Life
Uisce Éireann is increasing its stock of mobile generators in the wake of Storm Éowyn, with 100 generators to be purchased immediately.
Agri Politics
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has called for a simplified grant process for backup PTO (power take-off) generators.
Minister Martin Heydon, has said that backup PTO generators are available for grant aid under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme.
ICMSA has called on Revenue Commissioners to allow farmers to claim VAT back on diesel generators, following nationwide electricity issues.
Independent TD, Michael Fitzmaurice, has called on the government to give a grant for generators in every household.
With many farms using generators, farmers have been urged to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The EU will send 17 generators to Ireland following a request for assistance relating to power outages caused by storm damage in recent days
Reportedly, these men are offering to sell power tools and generators, and they are targeting the homes of elderly and vulnerable people....
Farm families across four counties have pooled their efforts and donated 18 jeeps, an ambulance, 32...
An independent TD has said there are reports of older people forking out €1,800 to purchase backup diesel generators.
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With Storm Barra on the horizon, the problems adverse weather conditions can have on a farm can be significant and bring on unwanted headaches.
Farmers around the country are doing their best to battle the blizzard-like conditions in an effort to keep livestock milked, fed and watered.
Adverse weather conditions experienced at crucial times throughout the year played havoc on farms across the country.
Calls have been made yet again for the suite of TAMS II measures to include support for farm power generators.
There are no plans to include generators under TAMS II measures, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed.
