Agri-Business
There are no plans to amend the eligibility criteria for the fuel support scheme at this point to include HVO, Minister Martin Heydon has said.
The government must provide "substantive clarity" to Irish farmers on what contingency measures are being prepared amid CAP uncertainty.
A new EU agreement aims to strengthen farmers’ position in the food chain and protect access to high-quality food.
The increase to the ceilings for bovine TB compensation is to "reflect the changes in market conditions and align with market values".
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon is this week promoting Irish agri-food trade in Stockholm.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said the industrial action on public sector pay is having a "disproportionate impact" on farmers.
Beef
Exports of live animals "play a significant role in stimulating price competition" according to Minister Martin Heydon.
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Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has outlined some of the initial details of the new...
Annual funding for the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) is expected to boosted to over €90 million under Budget 2027.
Tillage
The Irish Grain Growers Group has called again on agriculture minister, Martin Heydon, to deliver for the tillage sector in Budget 2027.
The average wait time for approval of TAMS applications is in line with targets in the Farmers’ Charter, Minister Martin Heydon said.
The Early-Stage Support for Producer Organisations (ESSPO) Scheme has reopened.
Minister Martin Heydon has said he is counting on the cooperation of EU member states to fulfil his...
Over 11,000 animals in Ireland have been sampled and tested for antibodies to bluetongue virus since the start of the year.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon led Ireland's participation at a global conference today.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said progress on reducing bovine TB means eradication of the disease here is once again possible.
Dairy
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently examining plans by Dutch authorities to fine Irish calf transporters.
Fertiliser
It must be ensured that new fertiliser supports do not "discriminate against smaller farmers", the ICSA has said.
Farmers with slurry in their tanks are being urged not to delay spreading, provided ground conditions are right.
The CAP and food security were the key issues raised by Fine Gael representatives with EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is proposing to use leftover funds from the Fuel Income Support Scheme for fertiliser supports.
Fuel
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on payments made under the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced increases in advance scheme payment rates in response to the prolonged dry spell.
