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Climate and environment
Teagasc research sounds alarm on social vulnerability of farms
Caitríona Morrissey
Caitríona Morrissey take a closer look at Teagasc's recent farm sustainability report and what it says about farmer age, isolation and
30 October 2024 News
Department to review scoring of ACRES farms
The minister announced that more than one dairy robot will be TAMS eligible, with good news on access to ACRES for new entrants too.
30 October 2024 Dealer
McConalogue brings treats to Macra's Halloween party
The grant aid for a second robot was a popular, if niche announcement, while the pledge to open ACRES to new entrants will have wider appeal.
Organic market must be supported to combat low prices - IFA
Call comes in response to the announcement that the Organic Farm Scheme (OFS) is open for new entrants.
30 October 2024 News
Department assessing whether new entrants could join ACRES
Minister McConalogue has tasked the Department with assessing whether new entrants to farming could join CAP schemes that are otherwise closed to applications.
29 October 2024 News
Scheme for investment in commercial horticulture opens
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Senator Pippa Hackett announced the opening of the 2025 scheme.
23 October 2024 News
Ticking the SCEP boxes in 2024
Adam Woods takes a look at some of the key requirements to make sure you receive you SCEP payment in 2024.
5 October 2024 Breeding & health
Tirlán added 300m litres to its milk pool since 2020
This influx of milk comes in at an annual value of €150m, according to Brian Hanafin, head of milk pool development at Tirlán.
2 October 2024 News
Employment in agriculture stagnates as wider economy grows
The increase in employment across the country is not being seen in agriculture.
23 August 2024 News
Commission on generational renewal in farming proposed by Minister
Ahead of the European Commission proposals for the next CAP, the Minister believes it's an appropriate time to look at generational renewal on Irish farms.
11 August 2024 News