Agri-Business
Fodder Support Scheme: Mixed reaction from farm groups so far
The initial reaction to the announcement of the Fodder Support Scheme from farm organisations has been somewhat mixed so far....
Silage support scheme
Agri-Business
Fodder Support Scheme worth €56 million officially launched
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has officially launched the Fodder Support Scheme worth €56 million. The...
Dairy News
Call for minister to support struggling dairy farmers
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to support dairy...
Agri-Business
Independent Farmers brand silage support scheme "an insult"
The Independent Farmers Organisation of Ireland has said that the government’s proposed silage support scheme totally ignores the reality of the...
Dairy
Exclusion of dairy farmers from silage support 'disgraceful' - ICMSA
The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has branded the exclusion of dairy farmers from the silage support scheme...
Agri-Business
Interview: Silage support scheme limited to beef and sheep farmers
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that the silage support scheme will not be open to...
Agri-Business
FCI wants silage support scheme funds for contractors
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has welcomed the proposed €100/ha silage-making grant announced by the...
Agri Politics
Silage support scheme 'a step in the right direction' but 'much more needed'
Macra na Feirme has said that a proposed €55 million silage support scheme that is due to be brought to...
Agri-Business
Proposed silage support scheme welcome 'but may not be enough'
The announcement of a silage support scheme that could see farmers paid €1,000 to grow the crop has been welcomed...