Rural Life
Investment announced for welding simulators in ag colleges
Minister of State for farm safety Martin Heydon has announced that 13 welding simulators will be funded for use by...
Martin Heydon
Dairy
What is the 'whey' forward for dairy demand from China?
A trade mission led by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State for new...
Beef
Over two-thirds of Koreans would like to try Irish beef - report
Over two-thirds of people in South Korea would like to try Irish beef, according to a Bord Bia-commissioned report on...
Beef
Watch: Irish agri-food trade mission to China
China presents “significant opportunities” for Irish products, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. The...
Farm Safety
Heydon relaunches National Farm Safety Measure for PTO covers
Minister of State for farm safety Martin Heydon has announced the reopening of the National Farm Safety Measure. The National...
Agri-Business
DAFM leading all-island research project on pathogens
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is leading an all-island research project to address European cross-border pathogens....
Tillage
Watch: Minister reacts to difference of opinion with Heydon on SIM
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said “everyone is entitled to their view” on his decision to...
Environment
€3.52m in funding for UL-led projects on peat and horticulture
Two projects on peat forestry and fruit and vegetables, led by researchers at University of Limerick (UL) have been granted...
Rural Life
Open call launched for farm safety, health and wellbeing projects
An open call has been launched today (Wednesday, July 3) by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM),...
Rural Life
Study: 54% of farmers do not know how to contact mental health clinics
Over 50% of farmers do not know how to contact a local mental health clinic and 25% do not know...
Agri-Business
Ireland signs agri-food cooperation agreement with Vietnam
Ireland has signed a memorandum of understanding for enhanced cooperation with Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. The agreement was...
Tillage
Govt response to Food Vision Tillage Report expected in autumn
A response from the government to the Food Vision Tillage Group Report is now expected in the autumn. It may...
Agri Politics
No change at DAFM after junior minister appointments
It will be ‘as you were’ at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) following the appointment of...
Farm Safety
New farm safety campaign launched by DAFM and HSA
A farm safety awareness campaign, supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and the Health and...
Agri-Business
Bord Bia to mark St. Patrick's Day with launch of global events
Bord Bia is marking St. Patrick’s Day with the launch of global activities this week to promote Irish produce to...
Agri Politics
Markey to host public meeting on challenges in the ag sector
Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey will host a public meeting next week in Co. Kildare to discuss the challenges and...
Women in Agriculture
Heydon marks International Day of Women in Science
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has marked International Day of Women...
Farm Safety
Heydon urges safety ahead of spring calving season
Minister of State with responsibility for farm safety Martin Heydon, has called on farmers to prioritise farm safety as they...