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Minister Heydon announces over €800,000 for six research projects
Niamh Murphy
Minister Martin Heydon has announced awards for six new policy-focused research projects and launches the 2024 call to inform policy and strategic needs.
12 April 2024 News
Over €2m announced for new environmental and timber research
Minister of State Martin Heydon has announced €2.2m for Irish researchers participating in European research initiatives.
10 April 2024 News
Heydon stays on in agriculture
The Kildare TD will continue as Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture following the new Taoiseach's mini-reshuffle.
HSA reschedules farm inspection blitz
A focused farm inspection campaign on the safe use of farm machinery timed ahead of the busy harvesting season had been due to kick off in the coming weeks.
5 April 2024 News
Fodder support for farmers still on the table – Heydon
Mixed messaging from the Department on the issue of fodder supports as the poor weather continues to hammer farmers.
3 April 2024 News
Weather hammers farmer morale – Heydon
Minister of State Martin Heydon said support measures for farmers will have to be implemented if weather continues to be poor.
3 April 2024 News
Peatland cooperation part of updated plan between Ireland and Germany
This comes following a meeting between Minister Martin Heydon and parliamentary state secretary in the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture Dr Ophelia Nick.
19 March 2024 News
€2m for agricultural European research partnerships
Minister of State with responsibility for innovation Martin Heydon said at the launch of the partnerships that this research will help agricultural sustainability into the future.
28 February 2024 News
Tillage Podcast: carbon, tillage funding and a new product
On this week’s show, we have plenty of guests from the Minister of State to Teagasc, Tirlán and Syngenta.
22 February 2024 News
Accessing more markets crucial for beef – Minister Heydon
While the UK will remain an important destination for agri-food exports, accessing more markets will allow the sector to maximise returns, Minister Heydon said.
24 January 2024 News
Irish beef could be on Korean shelves before 2024 ends
A top Department official predicted Irish beef landing on Korean shelves within 2024.
22 January 2024 News
A fresh start after a fractious year for the IFA
The IFA AGM had a freshness to it, as the new regime turned the heat up on the ministers, if not in the room.
10 January 2024 News