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Irish Whiskey Association announces scholarship with Maynooth University
James Hanly
The course was created in response to strong demand for an analytical course to support the growing Irish craft brewing and whiskey industries.
1 January 2025 Dairy Equipment
Parlour investment set to increase in 2025
Aidan Brennan says that higher milk prices and improved profitability in 2025 is likely to increase the level of investment by dairy farmers in equipment and facilities
23 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Sharp decline in new entrants to dairying
There has been a sharp decline in the number of farmers starting milk production in 2024 according to NI processors
Dairygold claims rule change is a ‘new entrant’ issue
The Cork-based co-op said it will take supplies from dairy herds “within any area from which milk is accepted by the society”.
11 December 2024 News
Experts warn about gifting to avoid IHT
Gifting assets is relatively straightforward, but there are strings attached, tax experts have said
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Teagasc research sounds alarm on social vulnerability of farms
Caitríona Morrissey take a closer look at Teagasc's recent farm sustainability report and what it says about farmer age, isolation and
20 November 2024 Climate and environment
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 News
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.
30 October 2024 Dealer
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