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Department reminds farmers to spread lime before deadline
James Hanly
The Liming Programme was introduced by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in spring 2023.
9 October 2024 News
Eco schemes have ‘modest’ value to the environment
While auditors reported positively on ACRES, they said the eco schemes currently in place in Ireland did not significantly increase farm standards on nature and climate.
9 October 2024 Letters
Investigation into RTÉ calf footage
Politicians, farmer representatives and animal welfare organisations have reacted strongly to the report on live exports that aired on RTÉ Prime Time.
Big weeks coming for farm payments
Advance payment under the Basic Income Support for Sustainability and the Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability will commence on 16 October.
9 October 2024 Schemes
Farmers could have to map cattle locations for EU deforestation law
The Commission has proposed pushing back the introduction of the EU deforestation regulation amid mounting confusion over what will be required of cattle farmers.
9 October 2024 News
Concern over Department policy on CAP payments
There are mounting fears the Department is reverting to a stricter interpretation of the rules around direct payments, the INHFA stated.
9 October 2024 Schemes
Mistreatment of calves condemned
Politicians, farmer representatives and animal welfare organisations have reacted strongly to the report on live exports that aired on RTÉ Prime Time.
9 October 2024 News
Bord Bia launches first dairy marketing campaign in Thailand
There will be an increased demand for adult dairy nutrition in South East Asia in the coming years as the population is predicted to grow by a further 100m by 2050.
8 October 2024 News
Asia Pacific mission will cement reputation as ‘sustainable supplier’ – Hackett
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture is set to lead Ireland’s agri-food trade mission to Thailand and Vietnam in cooperation with Bord Bia.
7 October 2024 News
Could Irish farmers be better with a regenerative produce label?
Regenerative agriculture focuses on improving soil health and reducing artificial inputs, but it does not need to be a full move to organic production.
6 October 2024 News
‘Real risk’ of bluetongue entering Ireland - Department
The latest update from the Department’s National Disease Control Centre, said the bluetongue situation across Europe is “dynamic” and urged vigilance among Irish farmers.
4 October 2024 News
Bluetongue hits sheep numbers at Sommet de l’èlevage
Trading and moving livestock within France has become very difficult as a result of the Bluetongue virus. Nevan McKiernan reports from the Sommet d'elevage show in France.
3 October 2024 Markets