Agri Politics
Minister seeks commission approval for latest RDP
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has submitted a proposal to the European Commission for the 10th...
RDP
CAP / Schemes
€400,000 in funding earmarked for social farming projects this year
Funding of €400,000 is available this year for social farming projects under the 2021 Rural Innovation and Development Fund, according...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
CAP / Schemes
Consultation begins on latest amendment to RDP
A consultation process on the latest amendment to the Rural Development Programme (RDP) has begun, Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Agri Politics
Micheál Martin on RDP extension, organic farming and GLAS
The extension of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) for 2021 and 2022 will include nearly €900 million in EU funds,...
Agri-Business
IFA proposes RDP budget increase of 25% to €5 billion
This week’s Irish farmers’ Association (IFA) National Rural Development Committee meeting saw the Rural Development Programme (RDP) as one of the...
CAP / Schemes
'Funding for young farmers needs to be reinstated'
The government has been urged to use some of the underspend in the Rural Development Programme (RDP) to fund schemes...
Rural Life
Concerns raised for farm incomes hit by adverse weather
Concerns have been raised by Fianna Fail’s Agriculture Spokesperson, Charlie McConalogue, for farm incomes hit by adverse weather conditions. The...
CAP / Schemes
Could a new 'affordable' credit scheme be on the way?
The opening of a public consultation on the possible introduction of a pilot ‘Financial Instrument’ under the Rural Development Programme...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
CAP / Schemes
GLAS to reopen in mid-November - Minister Creed
GLAS is expected to reopen around mid-November and it will remain open for six weeks, the Minister for Agriculture, Michael...
CAP / Schemes
Extension to Knowledge Transfer Group registration deadline
The original June 30 deadline for registration of farmer participants in Knowledge Transfer Groups is to be extended until July...
Rural Life
Hopes that grain storage and sheep fencing grants will be in next tranche of TAMS
Hopes have been raised that key new investments will be allowed for grant aid under the next tranche of TAMS...
Environment
Sustainable farming will mitigate impact of global warming – Aidan O’Driscoll
Ireland leads the way in developing a national strategy that allows for sustainable agricultural intensification while, at the same time,...
Agri-Business
TDs to discuss plight of 3,900 'Forgotten Farmers'
The plight of the 3,900 so-called ‘Forgotten Farmers’ is to be considered by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture tomorrow (Tuesday)....
Agri Politics
Ireland’s RDP set to be ratified next week
The EU Commission has confirmed to the IFA that Ireland’s Rural Development Programme (RDP) will be ratified next Tuesday, May...
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Spring Into Action: Clean Up Your Dairy Hygiene Routine
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
Agri-Business
Ireland's €4 billion RDP on the home straight, says IFA
Confirmation has been received by the IFA from the European Commission that Ireland’s seven-year €4 billion Rural Development Plan (RDP)...
Rural Life
Six counties to receive over €10m in LEADER allocations
Six counties are to receive over €10m each in LEADER allocations under the Rural Development Programme (RDP) Ministers Alan Kelly...
Agri-Business
New farm safety scheme in 2015 (when RDP is approved)
A new farm safety scheme is set to be opened this year, subject to approval of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme....
Agri-Business
Are you an 'active farmer'?
With an array of tax exemptions and new schemes announced by the Government in the budget this week it’s important...