Organisation: TAMS

Tillage farmers losses put at €4m because of wet harvest

A total of 245 tillage farmers from Kerry to Donegal lost grain and straw valued at over €4m because of the wet weather during the 2016 harvest.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Credit unions may be involved in €150m farmer loan fund

Credit unions may be given access to the €150 million cheap loan fund for farmers announced in the Budget.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

€150m loan fund surprise in budget

IFA president Joe Healy said the budget responded positively to IFA’s farm income campaign, with low-cost loans, increased funding for farm schemes, reversal of Farm Assist cuts, and flexibility on income averaging.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2016

Stephen Cadogan: Government reiterates commitments to rural Ireland

It was unusual that Agriculture Minister Michael Creed’s main measure in the Budget to address pressures on farm incomes was a loan scheme.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2016

Farming Poll 2016: Just 1 in 4 farmers satisfied with Tams

Only 25% of tillage farmers in the Irish Examiner ICMSA farmer opinion poll said they were “satisfied” or “ very satisfied” with the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme (Tams).

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

Stephen Cadogan: Despite year of upheaval 60% still confident of farming future

What a difference a year or two make in farming.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

Farmers frustrated by delays in grant payments

Farm leaders and politicians have criticised what they described as frustrating delays in grant payments and approvals under the new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS).

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

IFA seeks superlevy relief while milk prices remain low

The IFA is calling on Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to suspend superlevy repayments while milk prices remain below the cost of production.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Lowering of cap on payments is bad news for larger farmers

This week’s programme for government brought bad news for hundreds of farmers who get an annual subsidy of more than €100,000 from the EU.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

Stephen Cadogan: Restoring funding for farming and food sector key for Michael Creed

The election message from the countryside was heard loud and clear, and Rural Ireland was front and centre, when newly appointed Taoiseach Enda Kenny nominated the members of his government last week.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Advice for beef farmers: Weather delay threatens second grazing rotation

After recent snow, rain, and cold, we badly need more settled weather so stock on beef farms can start leaving sheds.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Low grain prices is last thing Irish livestock farmers want

An extensive equipment grant scheme will open for farmers to make applications before April, said IFA National Grain Committee Chairman Liam Dunne last week — as he commented on a Co Cork-led campaign seeking better deal for tillage farmers.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

The groundswell of tillage farmer anger over TAMS 2 grant scheme won’t go away

When the tillage sector was largely ignored in the TAMS 2 grant scheme launches in 2015, it was the last straw for hundreds of crop farmers.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Over €800 Budget gain for average family farm

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said Tuesday’s Budget measures such as a new self-employed tax credit of €550, and USC reductions, will mean over €800 in additional net income, or 3.5%, based on the average 2014 National Farm Survey family farm income of €26,974.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

FARMING POLL 2015: Most farmers welcome new BPS

Just over 60% of the farmers surveyed in the Irish Examiner ICMSA farming survey are satisfied with the new Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) — despite its complexities.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

News Q&A: Partnerships can get TAMS aid of up to €96,000

The Irish Farm Managers Association has noted that applicants in the TAMS 2 grant scheme must be fully compliant with the Nitrates Directive in the previous year (2014, if applying this year) before applying for any environmental type works.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2015

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Thu, 13 Aug, 2015

Stephen Cadogan: No TAMS grant aid for grain equipment is glaring omission

Analysis of strengths, weaknesses and opportunities was carried out for the government to determine what farming sectors needed grant aid for modernisation, as part of the rural development submission to the EU.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2015

Call to include more young farmers in future TAMS plans

The definition of ‘young farmer’ should be reviewed to maximise the numbers entering TAMS schemes, said IFA rural development chairman Flor McCarthy.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Seán Finan, Macra: ‘Young farmers’ positivity stood out for me’

Seán Finan from Co Roscommon will lead Macra na Feirme for the next two years.

Thu, 14 May, 2015

Policies must protect family farms, says IFA

Profitability for family farms must govern the policy decisions of the Government and the EU, says IFA president Eddie Downey.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2015

Farmers apply pressure to secure RDP funding

Oireachtas members will be lobbied by the Irish Farmers Association in Dublin tomorrow to put pressure on the Government to secure European Commission approval for the Rural Development Programme (RDP).

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

November’s budget must deliver for farm families in 3 key areas

The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan will deliver his budget in just over a month’s time.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Agri schemes must be made a top priority, groups tell Coveney

The early opening of GLAS, the new agri-environmental programme, and TAMS, the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme, must be the priority for Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2014

IFA says start-up dates for Rural Development projects now urgent

A number of outstanding concerns relating to the new Rural Development Programme need to be urgently addressed by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2014

IFA hopes for €500m in budget for GLAS, TAMS and other schemes

The IFA is optimistic that the Government will deliver €500m in the October budget to fund GLAS, TAMS and other farm schemes in 2015, and ease pressure on farm families.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2014

Government budget focus must be jobs and exports

Looking ahead to the Budget, the core objective for the Government has to focus on supporting sectors delivering jobs and export growth.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2014

Dairy farmers urged to lock in prices for milk

Dairy farmers should consider locking in 40%, 50% or 60% of their milk for two or three-year pricing contracts which are available now through the big co-ops, says Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2014

Budget effect on agriculture to be ‘modest’

Budgetary constraints have led to a “modest” fall in his department’s spend in 2014, said Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2013

Pressure on Coveney as department unveils €54m cuts in spending

Compensation for farmers exiting REPS remains a priority for the scheme’s members, as the Department of Agriculture unveiled €54m in likely budget savings.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2013

IFA demands charter of rights to protect against late farm payments

Farmers need a new charter of rights to protect them against late issuing of farm payments, says IFA deputy president Eddie Downey.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2012

Pig farmers have until June 30 to apply for TAMS grant aid

Pig farmers constructing new loose dry sow accommodation, or converting existing housing, have until June 30 to apply for Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) grant aid.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2012

Teagasc to set up panel for REPS services

Teagasc plan to establish a panel of qualified professionals to provide REPS-related services.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

TAMS will be kept open for next two years

AGRICULTURE Minister Simon Coveney has made a commitment to keep the reopened targeted agricultural modernisation schemes (TAMS) open for new applications for the next two years, until the current rural development programme ends.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2012

Farmers lament cut in REPS 4 and disadvantaged area payments

Farmers have said that the cut in the Disadvantaged Area Scheme (DAS) and the 10% cut in REPS 4 payments are "the worst parts of the Budget".

Tue, 06 Dec, 2011

Farmers warn cuts to farm schemes will hurt economy’s ‘leading sector’

THE Budget needs to recognise the key role of farm schemes in driving production and economic activity in the rural economy, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2011

Food Harvest — youngsters needed

GREAT credit is due to Ireland’s ageing farm workforce.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2011

IFA president: Budget needs to prioritise funding for farm schemes

GOVERNMENT support for agriculture in next month’s budget is critical for the rural economy and economic growth, IFA president John Bryan told the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture yesterday.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2011

Coveney focused on efficiency

MEASURES to boost agricultural productivity and efficiency, and helping the farmers who depend heavily on financial support from the state and the EU, will be the priorities of Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney as he fights for agriculture’s share of increasingly scarce government funding.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2011