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EIP calls announced for animal welfare and gender balance
Darren Carty
The latest European Innovation Partnership project calls are two new themes not previously covered under this CAP funding source.
10 April 2024 Dealer
Harris poaches Hackett's adviser
Jack O'Donnell was previously an adviser to former housing minister Eoghan Murphy.
10 April 2024 News
10% of food for public procurement to be organic
This is part of the green public procurement strategy and action plan, which has been approved by Government.
New chair of Coillte appointed
The position of chair of Coillte is for a period of five years.
14 March 2024 News
Hackett sets up ash dieback taskforce
Letters were issued this week by the Department of Agriculture to bodies representing forestry growers asking if they wished to take part in what is termed an ash dieback taskforce.
6 March 2024 News
New €34m biodiversity project will use farm scheme data
The new LIFE Strategic Nature Project will create a bespoke database to underpin biodiversity decision-making in Ireland.
6 March 2024 News
Multi-species sward and red clover silage measures reopen
The previous payment rate of up to €300/ha has been retained and applications can now be made online through the BISS system.
5 March 2024 News
New restrictions on spruce logs as IFA demands ban
Minister Hackett announces additional protection against the potential importation of the bark beetle, but IFA maintains that a temporary ban is necessary, writes Donal Magner.
14 February 2024 Forestry
Irish companies exhibit at world’s leading organic trade fair
BioFach takes place in Germany from 13 to 16 February, where Irish organic food and drink companies will target export opportunities.
13 February 2024 News
Ministers' charm on St Patrick’s Day
The Dealer will be interested to hear what Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan makes of a Brazilian steak this St Patrick's Day.
7 February 2024 Dealer
Organic Farming Scheme participants surpass 5,000
There were 1,050 new applications accepted in to the scheme in the latest tranche, bringing the area farmed to 225,000ha.
7 February 2024 News
New restrictions announced for timber imports from Scotland
The restrictions come as forestry sector fears of a bark beetle infestation have grown.
7 February 2024 Forestry