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‘There should be no fine if an inspector doesn’t carry out an inspection correctly’

March 21, 2018

If an inspector doesn’t carry out an on-farm inspection correctly, there should be no fines issued as a result of that inspection, according…

Let’s make farm safety a real priority for 2018

January 14, 2018

Opinion

Fortunately, 2018 has arrived with no news of any fatal farm accident or safety-related on-farm incident being reported. And let’s hope it stays…

Bord Bia defends inspection criteria in the face of farmer criticism

November 29, 2017

CAP / Schemes

The CEO of Bord Bia, Tara McCarthy, was recently called upon to defend the Irish Food Board’s criteria for inspecting dairy, beef and…

‘Jump in penalties warrants immediate review of inspection regime’

September 29, 2017

Other

The recent jump in penalties handed out to farmers warrants an immediate review of the inspection regime, according to Fianna Fail’s Agriculture Spokesperson…

North Tipp IFA welcomes outcome of farm inspections campaign

July 8, 2017

Rural Life

The “over-zealous” nature of farm inspections in north Tipperary over recent years has not helped efforts to promote farm safety. That is according…

Faults found with over 50% of farms inspected by the HSA in May

June 21, 2017

Rural Life

Just over half of all inspections carried out by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) during the month of May resulted in some form…

INHFA backs Tipperary farmers protesting against ‘over-zealous’ inspections

March 27, 2017

CAP / Schemes

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has welcomed recent action taken by Tipperary farmers with regard to the Department of Agriculture’s…

Over 6,000 farmers hit with remote sensing eligibility inspections last year

February 5, 2017

Agri-Business

A total of 6,214 cases were selected for remote sensing land eligibility inspections in 2016 by the Department of Agriculture, the Minister for Agriculture,…

Court ruling could see thousands of farmers appeal Department penalties

July 5, 2016

Agri-Business

A recent ruling in the High Court, in favour of a farmer and the farm inspection process he had, could have serious implications…

Increased use of satellite technology in CAP inspections

June 24, 2016

Other

Increased use of satellite technology can help member states to significantly increase the efficiency of on-the-spot checks necessary for CAP payments. That’s according…

Hogan to introduce yellow card system for CAP fines

January 19, 2016

Agri Politics

European Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan is set to introduce a yellow card system for some CAP fines such as the over declaration…

Chinese inspections of meat exporters to begin ‘in next few weeks’

January 11, 2016

Agri-Business

Several countries are to visit Ireland in 2016 to conduct inspections on meat processing plants with the first beginning in the next few…

CAP simplification may not become a reality until 2017 – ICSA

November 24, 2015

Agri Politics

The CAP simplification principles agreed by EU Council of Agriculture Ministers earlier this week may not become legal reality in Ireland until 2017,…

How the Department decides which farms to inspect

July 30, 2015

Agri-Business

The Department of Agriculture recently published the Farmers Charter which details how the Department decides which farmers should be inspected. The Charter details…

Not happy with your Department inspection? Here’s how to make a complaint

July 20, 2015

Agri-Business

The Department of Agriculture recently published the updated Farmers Charter and it details how to make a complaint if you’re not happy after…

Department says its investigation unit has no ‘special powers’

June 19, 2015

Agri-Business

The Department of Agriculture’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has no ‘special powers’, according to its General Secretary Aidan O’Driscoll. Appearing before the Oireacthtas Public…