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Department could take over the inspection of small abattoirs
Rachel Donovan
Approximately 30 local authority veterinary inspectors carry out food safety duties at some 500 smaller abattoirs across the country.
1 May 2024 News
Scrapping derogation ‘won’t solve’ water quality issues
The Irish Government is 'absolutely committed' to seeking another derogation post-2025, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said.
1 May 2024 News
Alice Doyle appointed to Teagasc authority
Deputy president of the IFA Alice Doyle has taken over Brian Rushe's role at the Teagasc authority.
More can be done to streamline CAP for farmers - McConalogue
At a meeting of agriculture ministers from EU member states, European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski updated the council on the measures to simplify CAP for farmers.
29 April 2024 News
Food security fears in wake of Ukraine invasion will remain – McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue believes that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could ultimately lead to separate food production and environmental funds for farmers.
29 April 2024 News
Minister for Agriculture hits out at social media ‘heroes’
It used to be the case that politics was delivery, but the advent of social media has devalued hard graft, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue told Caitríona Morrissey.
27 April 2024 News
Approvals begin to issue for tranche two of ACRES general
Approximately 6,700 farmers should receive approval letters for this second tranche of ACRES general.
26 April 2024 News
Food security fears in wake of Ukraine invasion will remain - McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue believes that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could ultimately lead to separate food production and environmental funds for farmers.
26 April 2024 News
Meal subsidy would be of more benefit to fodder-short farmers - TD
A meal subsidy would be more beneficial than the current transport scheme for west and northwest farmers short of fodder, Deputy Marian Harkin has said.
25 April 2024 News
New campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities
Dog owners are to be reminded that they are responsible for controlling their dogs at all times.
22 April 2024 News
News Podcast: cow exit scheme, bale silage costs and milk price outlook
Following nearly a year and a half of consideration, any idea of a dairy cow reduction or exit scheme has been taken off the table.
19 April 2024 News
Macra welcomes decision not to pursue cow exit scheme
'Culling scheme' is not the right approach, Macra has said following the minister's decision to take a cow reduction/exit scheme off the table.
18 April 2024 News