05/11/2017
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05/11/2017
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Farming
Minister Creed announces funding for six Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives
“I am pleased to support a number of exciting initiatives across the country in the vibrant sector of agri-food tourism,” added the Minister. “The Food Wise 2025 highlights the natural synergy between agri-food and local tourism and I believe that ...
Features
Macra na Feirme welcomes launch of farm succession partnership
Speaking at the launch today, Macra na Feirme National President Seán Finan said, “We warmly welcome the launch of the succession partnership. This is another very positive development in the areas of generational renewal and land mobility in this ...
Farming
Department of Agriculture assesses damage in aftermath of Ophelia
Speaking on Wednesday, the Minister said that immediate priority included safety and reiterating the message to the public that dealing with fallen trees and debris should not be undertaken without specialist expertise. “I would like to remind ...
Local news
Minister Creed reminds Longford farmers to apply online for the Basic Payment Scheme
Minister Creed said, “I would like to remind farmers of the importance of this closing date to ensure they benefit from the maximum payment under their BPS. My Department is urging all farmers who have not yet submitted their BPS application ...
Farming
Longford Leader Farming: Applications open for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme 2017
The Scheme builds upon the success of a similar scheme under REPS4 which saw over 350 buildings nationwide restored, and over 140 previously unknown roosts of protected bird and bat species discovered and conserved. “I was delighted to ...
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