The results of 81% of farmers selected for remote sensing (satellite) inspections for area-based agricultural schemes have been received to date in 2019,…
The recent jump in penalties handed out to farmers warrants an immediate review of the inspection regime, according to Fianna Fail’s Agriculture Spokesperson…
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has welcomed recent action taken by Tipperary farmers with regard to the Department of Agriculture’s…
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,…
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…
The Department of Agriculture recently published the Farmers Charter which details how the Department decides which farmers should be inspected. The Charter details…
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…
