Forestry
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that the Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme will open for applications shortly.
Independent TD Michael Lowry told the Dáil that 2023 saw the lowest amount of land planted for forestry since 1946
Dairy
Minister McConalogue has said that there is no allocation in his department's budget for next year to implement a dairy exit scheme.
Rural Life
A TD has called for regional balance to be considered in choosing the location of a new veterinary school.
Agri-Business
The equine industry will be included in the next TAMS, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed.
The Dáil has heard that the level of reduction for agricultural emissions "must be realistic" in order to keep farmers on board.
Agri Politics
Two TDs have criticised a move by An Taisce to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court to prevent the planning permission for Belview.
Eligibility requirements for the Ash Dieback Scheme is to change "with immediate effect" - and will...
A Tipperary TD is calling on the government to support the agri-food sector and its suppliers who are facing Brexit.
Independent TD Michael Lowry has said that the "EU wants farmers to jump through hoops" for funding under CAP.
"For my part, I share the interests of the people of rural Ireland. I share their passions, their traditions and way of life."
