Forestry
New grant for forest harvesting machinery announced
The opening of the Sustainable Forest Harvesting Machinery Grant under the Innovative Forest Technology Scheme 2023-2027 has been announced today...
Minister Pippa Hackett
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series - Hackett 'we took too many in' to ACRES
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) took “too many” farmers into the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)...
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Drench cows for the 'cover they need over the winter' - Sligo farmer
Sligo farmer, Christopher Tuffy spoke about his farm’s performance over 2024 and how he intends to drench the cows to...
Agri Politics
Watch: Hackett positive about election despite facing 'uphill battle'
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has said that she is...
Forestry
New project to preserve and revive ash trees launched
A new forestry research project, AshforFuture, aimed at preserving and reviving ash trees in Ireland, was officially launched by Minister...
Forestry
Minister Hackett launches timber in construction reports
Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett has today (Monday, October 21) launched two reports from...
Agri-Business
National Organic Awards winners revealed
Bord Bia has revealed the winners of the National Organic Awards, which included an award for the first-ever Irish Organic...
Beef
Veterinary health certificate agreed for Irish beef to Thailand
Progress on securing market access for Irish beef to Thailand has been made through the agreement of a veterinary health...
Agri-Business
Minister Hackett to lead trade mission to Thailand and Vietnam
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Senator Pippa Hackett, will lead Ireland’s agri-food...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Hackett tells youth food summit 'you are the future of agriculture'
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Senator Pippa Hackett has today (Friday, September...
Forestry
Proposals sought for training projects in forestry sector
A public call for proposals for training projects that will expand the knowledge and capacity of various groups in the...
Environment
DAFM ministers say CCAC report aligns with policies on climate
Minister at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, and Pippa Hackett have welcomed the...
Forestry
Hackett to address UN forestry committee on agroforestry
Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett will address the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
Agri Politics
Watch: On the Record - Hackett to 'hammer on doors' for nature restoration funding
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett has said that she is prepared...
Agri Politics
Two candidates for Green Party leader position
Two candidates have put their names forward to become the next leader of the Green Party as the deadline for...
Agri Politics
Minister Hackett to run for Green Party leader
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett has confirmed that she will run...
Forestry
'Vast majority' of ash dieback owners 'very happy' with scheme - Hackett
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with responsibility for forestry, Pippa Hackett has...
Horticulture
DAFM: Do not import unchecked plants that 'pose a risk'
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) urged the public and commercial importers today (Monday, May 27) not...
Forestry
Study to examine potential of mass engineered timber in building
The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is currently inviting tenders for a study on mass engineered timber (MET)....