Rural Life
KT event on farmer wellbeing set for this Thursday
A Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine approved Knowledge Transfer event on ‘Farmer Wellbeing’ will be hosted by CC...
Knowledge Transfer Scheme
CAP / Schemes
€10 million paid to farmers to date under Knowledge Transfer Scheme
More than €10 million has been paid to farmers to date under the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Scheme, while an additional...
CAP / Schemes
Changes on the way for Knowledge Transfer Scheme
Changes are set to be made to the Knowledge Transfer Scheme, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Speaking following...
CAP / Schemes
'Farmers must not be victims of the department's IT systems'
Farmers must not be victims of the difficulties faced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s IT systems, according...
CAP / Schemes
'Friesian cattle finishers will be allowed into discussion group scheme'
The Minster for Agriculture, Michael Creed has confirmed that farmers who exclusively finish Friesian cattle will be allowed into the...
Agri-Business
Knowledge Transfer Group programme set to kick off in June
The Department of Agriculture, Knowledge Transfer (KT) Groups programme is finally set to start this June. The Department has confirmed...
Agri-Business
Agricultural Consultants Association elects new President
History was made last Friday in the County Arms Hotel in Birr when Wexford Agricultural Consultant Laura Johnston was elected...
Agri-Business
Beef and dairy discussion groups to kick off early next year
The first meetings of the Department of Agriculture’s new Knowledge Transfer Groups will not now take place till early next...
Agri-Business
Department to look for vets to take part in Knowledge Transfer Scheme
The Department of Agriculture is set to look for expressions of interest from vets to take part in the new...
Agri-Business
5 key differences in the new discussion group scheme
Under the provisions of the new Rural Development Programme Knowledge Transfer (KT) Groups across a range of sectors, including beef,...
Agri-Business
Farmers could yet be allowed join new discussion groups across two sectors
Farmers may yet be allowed join the Departments of Agriculture’s new Knowledge Transfer (KT) groups across two different sectors. Responding...
Agri-Business
Why facilitators not the Department will pay farmers in new discussion groups
In accordance with EU Regulations the facilitator is the beneficiary under the new Knowledge Transfer Programme. This means the facilitator...
Agri-Business
Deadline to register interest for new discussion groups extended
Farmers are advised to contact Teagasc or the private consultant now if they are interested in joining the Departments of...
Beef
'Genomics sign-up should not be required for new discussion groups'
The linking of participation in rural development schemes, such as the genomics scheme and discussion groups, is unacceptable according to...
Agri-Business
Key information meetings for new discussion group facilitators
Information meetings for Department approved facilitators for the new Knowledge Transfer Scheme will be held over the next two weeks....
Agri-Business
Hundreds of advisors apply for new discussion group scheme
The level of interest expressed by agricultural advisors in the new discussion group scheme has been described as ‘high’ by...
Agri-Business
How to become an advisor for new discussion groups
The Knowledge Transfer measure under the Rural Development Programme was recently launched by the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney. Under...
Agri-Business
Facilitators wanted for Knowledge Transfer groups (€500/farmer payment)
The Department of Agriculture has launched its new Knowledge Transfer scheme (Discussion Groups) and is looking for facilitators to run...