Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has completed almost 4,000 IDR inspections so far this year.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin an inspection campaign tomorrow (Monday, September 8) targeting the forestry sector.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed that over 5,500 AMS notifications have been sent to farmers since June.
Beef
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) coordinated the investigation of 51 food...
The HSA carried out 1,480 workplace inspections across the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors last year.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has carried out almost 700 identification and registration (IDR) inspections so far this year.
Rural Life
More than half of septic tanks inspected by local authorities in 2024 failed the inspection criteria according to the EPA
Environment
A new report published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) includes a list of sites with the 'poorest compliance' record in 2024.
Tipperary County Council has confirmed that it is planning to carry out some 350 farm inspections this year.
Almost €8 million has been reallocated to the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) to run the local authority veterinary services this year.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) restricted 455 herds in 2024 due to serious tagging, registration and movement breaches.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) sent over 5,800 notifications to farmers due to issues being found by the Area Monitoring System (AMS).
Spot inspections on farms under the OFS 'does not paint the whole picture', according to IFA organics chair, John Fitzpatrick
Bord Bia has confirmed to Agriland that the new quality assurance (QA) standard will not be agreed before the end of the year.
A meeting held by the IFA in Kerry this week heard a plea for authorities to show more compassion and understanding during farm inspections.
Inspectors from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) have been involved in carrying out a number of unscheduled inspections on farms.
Today, the HSA has launched a two-week nationwide campaign of inspections focusing on working at height in agricultural settings.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has said that 10% the farmers taking part in the Farm Plan Scheme will be inspected this year.
The HSA is currently recruiting for a new senior inspector following the retirement of Pat Griffin who has retired from the role.
Cork County Council has committed to giving farmers advance notice of preplanned or scheduled farm inspections.
Forestry
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today (Monday, July 22) launched an inspection campaign targeting the forestry sector.
Agri Politics
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) president Sean McNamara has welcomed the...
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations...
