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In full: farming commitments in the Programme for Government
Anne O'Donoghue
Here are the key farming elements of the new Programme for Government.
9 October 2024 News
Scheme for forgotten farmers 'at long last'
Forgotten farmer Kenneth O'Brien from Glenamaddy, Co Galway, said that it has been a lonesome road waiting for compensation.
2 October 2024 News
Minister has scheme decisions to make
A decision has also to be made on what sector will benefit from the Dairy Beef Scheme, which has a new payment of €40/calf, up from €20.
Budget 2025 ‘last chance saloon’ for forgotten farmers - Macra
Macra president Elaine Houlihan said support for the forgotten farmers is included in the Programme for Government and should be delivered upon.
23 September 2024 News
Minister plans to address forgotten farmers in budget
The forgotten farmers group was founded in 2015, when 4,000 farmers were identified by the Department of Agriculture as being excluded from key farm schemes.
24 July 2024 News