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Oireachtas committee wants Taoiseach to lead derogation fight
Noel Bardon
The Oireachtas agriculture committee published recommendations on nitrates policy after hearing months of stakeholder concerns.
12 June 2024 Northern Ireland
‘You are not alone’ – bereaved farm families told
A team of advisers and counselors are available through Life Beyond to offer guidance to bereaved farm families.
12 June 2024 News
Over €4m of CAP spend went to advisers last year
Teagasc topped the Knowledge Transfer beneficiaries list, with a Co Cork-based adviser coming second.
Mad dash to complete BISS applications
There were 83,096 BISS applications submitted as of 6 May leaving in excess of 45,000 applications to be submitted in the final 10 day window. Darren Carty and Rachel Donovan report.
8 May 2024 News
Big push to get 45,000 BISS applications submitted
It is estimated that there are in the region of 45,000 BISS applications to be submitted in the final 10 days before the deadline of midnight on Wednesday, 15 May.
8 May 2024 Schemes
Almost 50% of BISS applications to be submitted
There were 61,287 applications submitted as of 28 April, with the closing date of 15 May fast-approaching.
1 May 2024 Schemes
Build fodder cushion for next winter now – Teagasc
Advisory supports will also focus on facilitating fodder supply agreements between tillage and livestock farmers.
1 May 2024 News
Calls for a ban on imports of whitethorn as fireblight disease spreads
Whitethorn whips have ha to be imported from the UK as part of farmers’ obligations under ACRES to plant hedges when Irish-grown plants ran out, Rachel Donovan writes.
20 March 2024 News
No payment limit in new €60m Farming for Water EIP
However, no measures will be funded which are already required under the Good Agricultural Practices regulations.
13 March 2024 Climate and environment