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Trump tariffs: Dairygold and Tirlán urge cautious response
Caitríona Morrissey
Michael Harte of Dairygold and John Murphy of Tirlán have called for a cool assessment of the US tariff threat before any action is taken.
1 April 2025 News
BVD testing support increased to €3.50/calf
After Ireland reduced the incidence of BVD in 2024, Minister Heydon said that his Department is aiming to eradicate the disease.
28 March 2025 News
Payments commence under knowledge transfer programme
The three-year programme aims to supply financial support, along with an approach to agricultural advancement.
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Farmland ownership to be examined
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Radical TB plan floated by Department
Senator Noonan claims Coillte not committed to nature restoration
Senator Malcolm Noonan raised his concerns around the abolition of the biodiversity division of Coillte in the Seanad on Thursday.
27 March 2025 News
Court of Appeal refers Food Vision 2030 to European Court of Justice
The Friends of the Irish Environment claims that the strategy was legally required to undergo both of these assessments and that the assessments conducted were deficient.
26 March 2025 News
Sheep Improvement Scheme open for new applications
The scheme provides €12 per breeding ewe annually for completing flock welfare measures.
25 March 2025 Schemes
New scheme for weighing dairy beef calves announced
Participants in the Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme will be required to weigh eligible calves and submit data to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).
25 March 2025 Schemes
Minister insists GAEC 2 is ‘not something that will be in place forever’
Minister Heydon has denied GAEC 2 requirements are a form of land designation, adding that the rules may be changed with the next CAP in 2028.
25 March 2025 Climate and environment
Minister's claims of ACRES payment progress riles IFA
IFA president Francie Gorman suggested that claims of progress will fall flat with farmers experiencing stress and financial hardship as a result of the delays.
24 March 2025 News
CAP must remain core EU spending priority - Minister
Ireland is 'very concerned' about US threats to introduce a 200% tariff on EU whiskey, says Minister Heydon.
24 March 2025 News
Forest owners should maximise the salvage value of trees – Minister
The Minister encouraged all stakeholders in the selling and buying of timber to engage constructively to ensure that the prices agreed are transparent.
23 March 2025 Forestry
Department to host in-person clinics for farmers on BISS
In total, 16 farmer clinics on the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes are scheduled and will kick off from 1 April.
21 March 2025 News