Opinion
Is the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine about to confirm the distribution of the tillage aid monies agreed in Budget 2026?
Tillage
Martin Heydon TD, has confirmed the government’s commitment to deliver enhanced support for Irish tillage.
Budget 2026 has revealed what the current government really thinks about Irish agriculture.....not a lot really.
Farm organisations are expecting to meet agriculture minister, Martin Heydon shortly to discuss the details of a new tillage support package.
The Tánaiste, Simon Harris, and the Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, say they recognise the challenges facing Irish tillage
Agriculture Minister, Martin Heydon will meet members of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) National Grain Committee
Agriculture minister, Martin Heydon, has confirmed his strong commitment to the future of the tillage sector.
Agri Politics
A Co. Wexford TD told the Minister for Agriculture that a support package for tillage farmers that consists of €11/ac "warrants a slap",
Representatives of the Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) will meet agriculture minister, Charlie McConalogue, in Dublin on Wednesday.
ICSA tillage chair Gavin Carberry has said the new support package for the sector is not sufficient for farmers who suffered losses to their crop
More than 10,000ha of land will be under multi-species swards by the end of 2022, as a result of the multi-species sward measure.
Tillage News
The tillage sector will need more supports that continue beyond 2022 if it is to maintain food security, according to Macra
Agri-Business
A targeted intervention package for the tillage sector and a multi-species swards initiative worth more than €12 million, has been approved
