Slurry
Minister Martin Heydon has warned that changing the deadline for spreading slurry and fertiliser would be a 'big decision'.
Agri-Business
A new initiative involving farmers and processors is being launched to protect the premium on organically-produced beef and lamb.
Grass
The ICSA has said it was left disappointed by the outcome of yesterday's stakeholder meetings on fodder supplies.
Minister Martin Heydon has been called on to provide financial supports to stave off a coming fodder shortage.
Preparation should be made to combat the fodder crisis, as grass growth is impacted by lack of rainfall, according to Sinn Féin.
Biomethane
A biomethane plant has been connected to the National Gas Network in Ireland for the first time, marking "a major milestone".
Schemes
Minister Heydon has confirmed that ranking and selection will apply for tranche 12 of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS).
Agri Politics
Minister Martin Heydon has highlighted the key policy developments in the agri-sector during the first month of Ireland's EU presidency
Beef
Minister Martin Heydon has travelled to the UK in an effort to promote Irish beef in what remains our largest market for agri-food products.
Opinion
Minister Martin Heydon must be congratulated for his unequivocal support of the 2026 Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM).
Rural Life
The minister has said that payments have started under the fuel scheme, with the final figure for payment expected at around €27 million.
Tillage
Final funding levels for the 2026 Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) should be announced before the end of this week.
bTB
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has been urged to publish a Wicklow-specific deer/TB (bovine tuberculous) plan.
Minster Martin Heydon has urged farmers to take necessary steps to protect animals during the current spell of hot weather.
Drinking raw milk is "an informed decision that comes with a risk that people are aware of," Minister Martin Heydon has warned.
The main farm organisation in France has said it is "counting on Ireland's negotiating capabilities" on the next CAP.
There is a need for the EU to agree a new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget before the end of this year.
Forestry
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has awarded over €145,000 to a number of organisations for the promotion of forestry.
Irish Grain Growers' Group (IGGG) representatives will meet with agriculture minister, Martin Heydon, over the coming weeks.
A consultation on reviewing the 'technical file' for Irish Whiskey, which sets out how it can be produced, will open at the end of this week.
Environment
A farmer received a non-compliance notice earlier this year on nitrates regulations relating to an inspection that took place in 2022
The future of the CAP after 2027 will be the key topic of discussion in meetings of EU agricultural ministers this week.
The minister made the comment on cattle availability in response to a parliamentary question from independent Offaly TD Carol Nolan.
