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Brussels pledges to take ‘bold steps’ to slash farm red tape

Ursula von der Leyen spoke of a 'true wave of simplification' for CAP schemes next week.

NEWS 9 May 2025

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Young Stock Podcast: Bord Bia inspector and relief milker

Young Stock Podcast: Bord Bia inspector and relief milker

NEWS 5 May 2025

Setting up your chemical store

Setting up your chemical store

NEWS 23 April 2025

Red Tractor to reduce audit burden on farmers

Red Tractor to reduce audit burden on farmers

Red Tractor to reduce audit burden on farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 March 2025

Adult nappies and catheters among 4,000t of waste found on former forestry land

Adult nappies and catheters among 4,000t of waste found on former forestry land

Adult nappies and catheters among 4,000t of waste found on former forestry land

NEWS 20 March 2025

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One in four farmers inspected under cross compliance penalised

One in four farmers inspected under cross compliance penalised

1,352 farmers received Department fo Agriculture cross compliance inspections in 2023.

NEWS 27 January 2025

What is the Department advice for farmers ahead of inspections?

What is the Department advice for farmers ahead of inspections?

The Department has provided advice for farmers facing a cross compliance inspection.

NEWS 27 January 2025

Farmers told to dismantle unauthorised sheds

Farmers told to dismantle unauthorised sheds

Irish Farmers Journal analysis of county council data has shown that the number of unauthorised developments and the number of warning letters issued differs per county.

NEWS 27 January 2025

Leeway given on derogation paperwork issues

Leeway given on derogation paperwork issues

Over 100 farmers have been given a second chance to get all required paperwork submitted before their application is decided.

NEWS 27 January 2025

Payment penalties for farm safety breaches

Payment penalties for farm safety breaches

Farmers found to have broken PTO covers on machinery during HSA inspections are unlikely to be fined under new BISS rules, the Department insists.

NEWS 27 January 2025

Call for Department to regulate hemp

Call for Department to regulate hemp

Currently, farmers looking to grow the crop must apply through the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to obtain a licence which comes with regulations and farm inspections.

NEWS 27 January 2025

Farmer Writes: no point saying no to an inspector

Farmer Writes: no point saying no to an inspector

I suppose it's important to remember that Department inspectors are only out trying to do a job, they’re not out to get anyone.

FARMER WRITES 27 January 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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