Agri Politics
Strong CAP budget needed to match green ambitions - Creed
The increased environmental ambition of the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and of the new European Green Deal, need to...
Michael Creed
Sheep
IFA presents election proposals on sheep to Creed
A delegation of sheep farmers from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) had a positive meeting with Minister for Agriculture, Food...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
CAP / Schemes
715 farmers withdraw from BEAM scheme
A total of 715 farmers have withdrawn their applications from the Beef Emergency Aid Measure (BEAM) scheme to date, according...
Agri Politics
Sheepmeat talks and building on beef key for minister in China
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, will lead a trade visit to Shanghai and Beijing in China...
Beef
Approved beef plants given green light for trade by Chinese customs admin
The 14 additional beef plants – and two coldstores – which were recently approved to export to China can begin...
CAP / Schemes
Almost 3,000 new herd numbers registered in 2019
Some 2,891 new herd numbers were registered to date in 2019, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed...
CAP / Schemes
First BEEP payments to commence today
The commencement of the first payments to applicants under the 2019 Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) has been announced by...
Beef
14 new beef plants approved for export to China
Additional reporting by Claire Mc Cormack A total of 14 new Irish beef plants have been approved to export to...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Agri Politics
Creed: Behaviour that prevented taskforce meeting 'unacceptable'
The behaviour that prevented the Beef Market Taskforce from holding its first meeting earlier this week has been labelled “unacceptable”...
Agri-Business
'Pulling the threads together' in Ireland's agri-food policy tapestry
The Open Policy Debate on Ireland’s Agri-Food Strategy to 2030 will see the different challenges and opportunities of the Irish...
Beef
Emission targets can be met without beef cull - but farmer buy-in needed
The Irish agricultural sector can meet its climate action targets without reducing the national beef herd – but only if...
Agri Politics
Creed kicks off consultation on future agri-food strategy
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, will host an ‘Open Policy Debate’ for 400 delegates from across...
Beef
Minister condemns protest 'altercations' at Ag House
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has officially confirmed that the beef taskforce meeting has been suspended following...
Beef
Budget 2020: Dairy farmer finishers 'would be included' in €85m beef package
Beef finishers will be the main target beneficiary under the €85 million allocation that has been set aside in Budget...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Agri-Business
Budget 2020: No-deal Brexit funding 'can be augmented' by EU funds
Funding put aside in Budget 2020 for the agricultural and agri-food sector in a no-deal Brexit can be augmented by...
Environment
Creed: Farmers must think 'safety first' as Lorenzo looms
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed urged farmers, fishermen and people in rural areas to be extra...
Agri Politics
Public consultation on next agri-food strategy extended
The public consultation on the Government’s next agri-food strategy up to the year 2030 has been extended, Minister Michael Creed...
Beef
Establishment of beef taskforce 'an immediate priority'
The establishment of the Beef Market Taskforce is now an immediate priority for Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...