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New research project to examine calf welfare
Rachel Donovan
Earlier this month, Minister for State Martin Heydon announced funding of €22.3m for the 21 different new research projects.
24 July 2024 Schemes
60% grant aid for purchase of PTO shaft covers
Minister of State Martin Heydon announced the reopening of the National Farm Safety Measure, with PTO shaft covers eligible at 60% grant aid, to a maximum eligible cost of €100/cover.
24 July 2024 News
Farm Safety Measure reopens for 2024
Funded by the national exchequer, the measure will be open until 1 November on agfood.ie.
Opinion: bless me fodder, for I have sinned - minister needs to reverse on SIM
The almost universal opposition to Minister McConalogue's decision to withdraw the Straw Incorporation Measure is the clearest sign he has got this one wrong.
20 July 2024 Opinion
Heydon hits out at McConalogue over straw scheme suspension
Minister of State Martin Heydon has hit out at Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue’s decision to stop the straw chopping scheme this year.
18 July 2024 News
MTU wool project receives over €500,000 in funding
The project will look at repurposing waste wool for cosmetics and healthcare.
13 July 2024 News
Minister Heydon announces €22.3m in new research grants
Total grant aid under the 2023 thematic call now stands at €46m - the largest ever funding for a Department of Agriculture research call.
9 July 2024 News
Irish beef access to Vietnam a priority - Minister Heydon
The comments come as Minister Heydon signed a memorandum of understanding for enhanced trading co-operation between Ireland and Vietnam last week.
24 June 2024 News
Irish beef gets green light from South Korea
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said South Korea was designated as a priority market for Irish beef and years of work have gone into gaining access.
15 May 2024 News
Diageo's Newbridge plant clears final hurdle
Following the withdrawal of a High Court challenge to planning approval, Diageo will commence construction of a €200m brewery in Newbridge.
1 May 2024 News
Minister Heydon announces over €800,000 for six research projects
Minister Martin Heydon has announced awards for six new policy-focused research projects and launches the 2024 call to inform policy and strategic needs.
18 April 2024 News
Over €2m announced for new environmental and timber research
Minister of State Martin Heydon has announced €2.2m for Irish researchers participating in European research initiatives.
12 April 2024 News