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<p>Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said that there is "great potential" in reviving the domestic seed potato sector.</p>

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€3m scheme of investment aid for seed potato sector opens for applications

Pippa Hackett said that the scheme is a "hugely positive step in contributing to shorter supply chains and sector sustainability".

<p>Silage-making in Ballycastle, Co Antrim. Picture: Steve Allen / iStock</p>

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€100/hectare silage payment for beef and sheep

<p>The global grass-fed beef market is valued at €11bn and predicted to increase in value by as much as €6bn annually over the next decade. Picture; David Creedon / Anzenberger</p>

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Plans for All-Ireland Grass-fed Beef PGI move forward

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Pig industry crisis talks to continue with Minister

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Up to 112,000 to get stocking rate payments

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New €7m Agri-Environment and Farm Safety Training Scheme for farmers

Farmers unhappy as Department gets tough on 2,000 TB skin test inconclusives per year

A clampdown on TB inconclusives has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture (DAFM).

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Dairy sector has had to endure a 'whispering campaign' against milk

The dairy industry has welcomed the Food Safety Authority of Ireland recommendation that milk is a key food for one to five-year-old children.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Only 8 cases over Munster wildfire blazes in last ten years

Just eight prosecutions have been taken in the last decade for illegal burning of vegetation in Munster, it has emerged, as emergency services fought several wildfires this weekend, including one close to an explosives plant.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

Covid-19: Hundreds of workplace inspections since Monday

Health and safety inspectors have conducted hundreds of checks at workplaces since Monday this week, when Covid-19 work restrictions were eased.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Ireland’s commitment to control of antimicrobial resistance is a positive example for other states, say EU officials

Controlling antibiotic-resistant infections in human health will bring increasing pressure on Irish farms, according to an EU report on the development and implementation of Ireland’s national strategy for tackling antimicrobial resistance.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

EU announces private storage aid is on the way as Carbery bucks the milk price trend

The Carbery group’s annual report reveals milk volume growth by 42% since EU milk quotas were scrapped in 2015

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

DAFM clampdown on burning

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed revealed his officials continue to carefully monitor satellite imagery in order to identify any parcels of land that are burned illegally. Follow-up ground inspections will take place, where necessary.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Our good name as the green food island will be valuable in an ever more volatile market

Food production from farm to fork is rightly being treated as an essential service, and is therefore spared the worst of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Chance for Ireland to consolidate its world-leading bovine traceability

DNA-based calf registration is now feasible, following development of this since 2018 by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM).

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

Knackeries say they will shut due to talks failure

Collectors of livestock which die on farms reduced their services today, only dealing with animals delivered to their premises, and were on the verge of a complete shutdown after the breakdown of their talks with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), in which they sought additional state support.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Collectors of livestock which die on farms say they will reduce their services

ACA members process almost 300,000 dead animals per year at their knackery yards.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Beef exports fell by 7%, partly due to farmer protests at meat processing plants

The resilience and dedication to sustainability and world class quality of Irish food producers was acknowledged last week by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2020

Ireland’s first ever Animal Health Awareness Day

Thursday, November 28, will be Ireland’s first-ever Animal Health Awareness Day.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2019

The basic agricultural qualification to qualify as a young, trained farmer

The Green Cert is the basic agricultural qualification necessary to qualify as a young, trained farmer.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2019

How farmers can cut greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions

The Irish government has committed to reduce losses of both ammonia and the potent greenhouse gas (GHG) nitrous oxide, while achieving good status for all waters.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2019

Animal Collectors Association to meet Department as 38 knackeries remain closed

However the ACA said that the gates of some 38 small/medium size knackeries will remain closed for the time being.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2019

Pollinator insect count on the way for farms

It is likely that farms will be checked for the presence of pollinator insects, as part of the Government’s full implementation of the EU’s Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) for pesticides.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2019

How winter grazing by suckler cows protects the Burren's summer flowers

As the fate of farmers is discussed more and more in the contexts of Brexit, Mercosur, and global warming, let’s not forget that farmers are the custodians of the countryside.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2019

It may be August before all sheep marts are set up as CPRs

The Department of Agriculture have been introducing full Electronic Identification Tagging (EID) in sheep over the last year.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2019

Detectives don't believe contaminated horse meat was sold in Ireland

Detectives involved in raiding seven premises connected with the suspected sale of contaminated horse meat say that they do not believe that any contaminated meat has been sold in Ireland.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2019

Main checks to be aware of once UK exits the EU

Department outlines live animal import-export rules

Thu, 28 Feb, 2019

Q&A: 80 farms a month to enter Hen Harrier Programme

The first 80 farmers, with 4,134 hectares designated for breeding hen harrier, have been selected from expressions of interest submitted in December.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2018

Why you need careful planning and expert advice for a TAMS II application

The Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II) forms part of the Rural Development Programme 2014 to 2020, and is jointly funded by the European Union and the national exchequer. It is so important that we are giving it, unashamedly, a major plug.

Thu, 23 Nov, 2017

Farmers seeking slurry flexibility will be prioritised for inspections

The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) said this week there are no plans to extend the slurry spreading deadline, but it is recognised there may be some potential concerns for animal welfare arising from heavy rainfall in specific parts of the country (the north west in particular), writes Stephen Cadogan.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2017

Atypical BSE cow was born in Co Cork

The 18-year-old cow recently identified by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) as a case of Atypical BSE had been born in a herd in Co Cork, before an early move to the herd in Loughrea, Co Galway, where it remained for the rest of its life.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Banking Big 3 get €150m loans at 2.95%

AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank will make €150mn available to farmers throughout Ireland at a 2.95% interest rate, in the Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme launched on Tuesday by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Teagasc given more freedom to recruit within €63.2m salary bill

Agriculture and food development authority Teagasc has appointed 75 staff since the end of the moratorium on recruitment last year.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2016

Curlew facing imminent extinction unless action taken

Curlews, one of Ireland’s most threatened bird species, face imminent extinction unless urgent Government action is taken, warns BirdWatch Ireland.

Sun, 13 Nov, 2016

Q&A: Working together can solve farming problems

Teagasc has published Guidelines to forming a Farm Partnership, a booklet intended as guidance for farm families considering forming a registered farm partnership (RFP) with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Dispose safely of hazardous wastes at one of 10 ten collection centres

Hazardous waste is present on every farm.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Measures on way to ensure clean livestock at slaughter

A formal clean livestock policy (CLP) for sheep will be introduced shortly, after the Department of Agriculture warned that current arrangements for clean livestock are not functioning as effectively as required.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

€150m for farmers who reduce milk production

Q&A: Milk reduction scheme

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

Dieback disease continues to spread through our ash trees

The tree is important economically and culturally — from furniture to biomass to an Irish national symbol, the hurley.

Thu, 11 Aug, 2016

Well-being of dogs 'is Irish Greyhound Board’s top priority'

Following a meeting between the greyhound industry, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and welfare members of the International Greyhound Forum (represented by Dogs Trust and the ISPCA), it was re-iterated that the well-being of greyhounds, including their physical and social environment, is at the core of Ireland’s greyhound industry.

Sat, 28 May, 2016