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Tillage
65% of straw chopping area baled in 2024
Siobhán Walsh
Almost two thirds of the cereal area entered into the Straw Incorporation Measure was taken out to be baled in 2024.
8 January 2025 News
DAFM announces largest ever Government contribution to international aid
Funding is being allocated as part of a strategic partnership agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme, writes Janine Kennedy.
6 January 2025 News
Ireland and New Zealand announce €5.2m funding for agri-climate projects
The JRI was established in 2022 to strengthen collaboration between funders and researchers, align research priorities and activities, and exploit synergies where they exist.
Editorial: need for positive thinking for investing in 2025
The EU powerhouses of Germany and France need financial stimulation and are in a very different fiscal economic situation to Ireland at the moment.
1 January 2025 Viewpoints
Agri-Food Regulator examining 10 complaints
In total, the Agri-Food Regulator received 19 complaints in 2024, one of which was subsequently withdrawn.
31 December 2024 News
Have your say on generational renewal
The public consultation on generational renewal will remain open until 31 January 2025.
12 December 2024 News
Government coalition partners set to renew their deal
The next government seems set to be led by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, as talks between all interested parties progress.
11 December 2024 News
Balancing Eco Scheme payments on way to farmers' accounts
From Tuesday, €84.6m will issue to farmers as their Eco Scheme balancing payment.
10 December 2024 News
Detail of Mercosur deal will be scrutinised closely - McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said that the government is currently waiting to see the final details of the Mercosur trade deal.
9 December 2024 News
Protein Aid Scheme payments worth €9m on the way to tillage farmers
The minister also confirmed that payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure will start issuing to farmers next week.
6 December 2024 Schemes
Horticulture innovation and diversification schemes open
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett made the announcement of the schemes, which are part of the key strategic actions set out in the horticulture strategy.
5 December 2024 News
Who is next for Agriculture House?
It's extremely likely that Charlie McConalogue's successor will be from either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael. Or could he become a two-term agriculture minister?
4 December 2024 Dealer