Booklet packed full of advice for farmers and fishing sector workers

FORESTATION grants, advice on aquaculture and organic farming and a guide to all the schemes and funding sources available to every Irish farmer and fishing sector worker – they’re all contained in one compact new booklet.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has packed a wealth of invaluable information into its newly updated Schemes and Services booklet, formally launched at this week’s Ploughing in Athy, Co Kildare.

Minister Brendan Smith said: “My department places great value on those involved in the agriculture, fishing and forestry sectors and their major contribution to the Irish economy.