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'Right and appropriate' - Irish fur farms to receive funding for wind-down of operations

...he did not have any information on the amount of funding available and deferred to Minister of State at the Department of AGRICULTURE, Deputy Martin Heydon. Deputy Heydon said, "That is effectively it. The legislation is close, funding provision has been...

20 Oct 2021 at 17:55

National News

Agriculture minister 'confident' that Ireland can avoid another lockdown

Ireland can avoid another lockdown if the public continues to respond to measures, according to the Minister for AGRICULTURE Charlie McConalogue. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast, Charlie McConalogue said he's confident strict restrictions aren't needed - but...

02 Dec 2021 at 12:11

National News

Irish Olympic champ launches healthy eating campaign for schools

... Kellie Harrington, has launched Back to School campaigns for healthy eating programmes. According to the Department of AGRICULTURE, the School Milk Scheme and Food Dudes programme, which help children make healthier eating choices, plays a "key" role in...

22 Sept 2021 at 10:31

National News

Bird flu reported in Monaghan after samples from turkey flock test positive

...measures are reportedly being set up around the affected area. The news, which was confirmed by the Department of AGRICULTURE, Food and the Marine, comes amid a number of reports of the H5N1 virus in recent weeks. Despite the highly pathogenic nature...

22 Nov 2021 at 12:59

Farming

Call for action plan at Forestry Conference

On the night the INHFA gave a presentation based on factual data collected from various sources including Irelands DAFM annual Forests statistics and a slide show of startling malpractice by those engaged in the forestry business with devastating ...

30 Jan 2018 at 18:00

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Longford Leader farming: Department told to clarigy RLV position

CSA president Patrick Kent is calling on the Department of AGRICULTURE to clarify its position on the possible closure of regional veterinary laboratories (RVLs). Expressing alarm at the prospect of such a move Mr Kent said: “These laboratories are a vital...

07 Feb 2017 at 16:00

Local News

Farmer injured by cattle on Midlands farm

A woman in her late 60s was airlifted to hospital on Monday after she was injured by cattle on a farm in Laois. The Irish Farmers Journal is reporting that the incident occurred on a farm in Mountrath at approximately 1pm on Monday. Gardaí were ...

03 Jul 2019 at 14:15

Farming

€10,000 prize fund for AXA Farm Hero campaign

Ireland’s largest general insurance company, AXA Insurance dac, will celebrate Ireland's inaugural national Farm Hero at the 2019 National Ploughing Championships. With the deadline of September 1 for entries fast approaching, don’t leave it ...

26 Aug 2019 at 13:12

Farming

Department inspections cannot hold up BDGP suckler payments - IFA

...said it is not acceptable that hundreds of farmers are still due their BDGP suckler payments because the Department of AGRICULTURE has not yet carried out inspections under the scheme. IFA has taken up the matter with the Department of AGRICULTURE...

11 Feb 2019 at 17:16

Farming

Creed lifts lid on Basic Payment Scheme

The Minister commented: “I am delighted to announce that the online application system for applications for the 2019 BPS is now open.” “Farmers will now be receiving a BPS information pack in the post containing terms and conditions of the ...

02 Mar 2019 at 16:00

National News

Macra na Feirme seeking ambitious and just commitments at Climate change conference

...just” concluded Keane. Attending on behalf of Macra na Feirme are National President John Keane from 3 November and AGRICULTURE and Rural Affairs Officer Gillian Richardson from 31 October.

29 Oct 2021 at 17:09

National News

Funding announced to help food producers diversify and develop post Brexit

...Fine Gael’s commitment to securing the economic future of rural Ireland. Senator Cummins continued to say that the AGRICULTURE sector is the lifeblood of many communities across Waterford. Nationally, Ireland produces enough food to feed nine...

09 Nov 2021 at 15:45

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