Forestry
Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme due shortly
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that the Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme will open...
Michael Lowry
Forestry
2023 saw lowest amount of forestry planted since 1946
Independent TD Michael Lowry told the Dáil that 2023 saw the lowest amount of land planted for forestry since 1946....
Dairy
No budget allocation for dairy exit scheme in 2024
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that there is no allocation in his department’s budget...
Veterinary
TD calls for regional balance in new vet school location
A TD has called for regional balance to be considered in choosing the location of a new veterinary school. Tipperary...
Agri-Business
TAMS to be extended to include horse sector
Equine farmers will be included in the next Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS), the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Rural Life
Emissions cut 'must be realistic to keep farmers on board' Dáil told
The Dáil has heard that the level of reduction for agricultural emissions “must be realistic and achievable” in order to...
Agri Politics
Tipp TDs wade in on latest planned objection to Belview
Two Tipperary TDs have criticised the decision made by An Taisce to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court...
Forestry
Changes introduced to Ash Dieback Scheme eligibility
Eligibility requirements for the Ash Dieback Scheme is to change “with immediate effect” – and will now include sites over...
Agri-Business
'Support, certainty and structure' needed for agri-food sector - Lowry
A Tipperary TD is calling on the government to support the agri-food sector and its suppliers who are facing Brexit....
Agri Politics
'EU wants farmers to jump through hoops' for funding - Lowry
Independent TD Michael Lowry has said that the “EU wants farmers to jump through hoops” for funding under the Common...
Agri Politics
Ireland faces 'a rocky road to recovery' - Lowry
“For my part I share the interests of the people of rural Ireland. I share their passions, their pastimes, their...