Environment
Minister McConalogue has commended farmers across Ireland for their efforts to protect water bodies, and enhance other environmental areas
Rural Life
The ICSA has called for a two-week extension to the slurry spreading deadline to allow farmers to use improved ground conditions
Dairy
Minister McConalogue announced today the opening of a dedicated nutrient storage scheme and eligibility changes for the LESS scheme
Agri Politics
A planned phased transfer of official food controls from the Local Authority Veterinary Services to DAFM has been announced today
Minister Charlie McConalogue has launched the 2024 ‘Breeder’s Choice’ Class at the Teagasc Beef 2024 open day
Agri-Business
DAFM announced its intention to make an interim payment to participants in Tranche 1 of the ACRES that did not receive advance payments yet
Francie Gorman said that farm incomes will be 'number one priority' over his next four years as president at the 69th AGM today
Minister Charlie McConalogue announced funding of €29,762,733 today for international development and humanitarian relief for 2023
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste today calls for action toward transforming agri-food systems
All eligible applications under tranche 1 of the new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) are set to receive approval.
The Minister for Agriculture plans to announced details of a system to "prioritise" urgent approval for applications for slurry storage.
The development of a "proposal for a dairy cow reduction or an exit scheme" is still under consideration according to minister.
Tillage
It is "not intended at this point" to adjust the Tillage Incentive Scheme, according to the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
The IFA deputy president, Brian Rushe has said that little or no progress has been made on the Department’s delayed payments plan.
The Food Vision Dairy Group has sent its final report to the Minister, however not all stakeholders were in agreement on it.
Today agricultural science students are the 'engine room' of the future agri-food sector according to the Minister for Agriculture
A Donegal farmer showcased the benefits of social farming during a visit by the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue, to his farm.
Forest Industries Ireland (FII), today welcomed the official appointment of Minister Charlie McConalogue as Minister for Agriculture
