Department of Agriculture
Darren Carty on 09 Apr 2021
BEAM figures updated to end of February 2021
The figures are now available on agfood.ie, while the Department has also updated projected bovine nitrates produced on holdings between 1 March 2021 and 30 June 2021.
Barry Cassidy on 07 Apr 2021
Less than 3% of TB valuations appealed
While the number of TB valuations carried out has increased in recent years, the number appealed has remained relatively unchanged.
Darren Carty on 07 Apr 2021
Nematodirus risk occurring one week earlier in 2021
Larval hatching is expected to peak from 5 April to 10 April for most of the country, while peak hatching was expected between late March and the first days of April in south-western coastal regions.
Donal Magner on 07 Apr 2021
Full-time external project manager for Project Woodland
Department engages external project manager and systems analyst with sanction being approved for full-time project director.
Stephen Robb on 07 Apr 2021
Grain Trends: demand slows but prospects still good
International maize prices continue to support grain prices this week. At home, movement has eased, as dry spring weather returns.
Darren Carty on 07 Apr 2021
38,976 Basic Payment Scheme applications submitted
Farmers are advised to continue to submit applications promptly and to consult their adviser or consultant where there are significant changes required to this year’s application.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 07 Apr 2021
Biogenic methane target needed or national herd faces a cut – Department
An internal document from the Department of Agriculture argues that the national herd will have to be reduced by millions if a separate target for biogenic methane is not granted.
Niall Hurson on 07 Apr 2021
Department introduces new rules for inconclusive TB reactors
The Department has said that whilst not all inconclusive animals progress to being reactors, they do so at such frequency that it is important to intervene to reduce this risk.
Stephen Robb on 07 Apr 2021
Bullish maize outlook overshadows bearish wheat markets
A bullish maize market continues to drive international grain market sentiment.
Niall Hurson on 06 Apr 2021
Rising Sika deer population linked to TB infections in cattle
New research suggests Ireland’s increasing populations of Sika deer may be linked to local outbreaks of TB infection in cattle.
Niall Hurson on 06 Apr 2021
Poultry housing order to be lifted this week
Removing the requirement to confine birds means that all poultry and bird owners may allow their birds access to open areas and runs from Friday.
Darren Carty on 04 Apr 2021
Live calf exports to Netherlands struggling in 2021
The latest Department of Agriculture figures for the week ending 27 March show live exports for that week down 3,567 head on 2020 levels, with year-to-date exports running 38.1% lower.
Amy Forde on 03 Apr 2021
Dog control unit seeks to move to Agriculture House
Dog control is currently the responsibility of the Department of Community and Rural Affairs.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 Apr 2021
Views on off-farm income to be sought ahead of next CAP
The Department of Agriculture has pledged to hear views on the subject of off-farm income limits.
Adam Woods on 02 Apr 2021
Department and merchants go to war on medicine regulations
The Independent Licenced Merchant Association is threatening legal action with the Department of Agriculture, as the Department prepares to roll out the new medicine changes.
Darren Carty on 02 Apr 2021
April 2 deadline day for wool feasibility study submissions
The study, with a fund of €100,000, is aiming to evaluate potential demand in domestic and international markets for wool-based products, such as insulation and fertilisers.
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
‘Very unlikely’ that vaccinated badger gave TB to cat – Department
A Department spokesperson has said that there are a number of reasons why it is considered very unlikely that a vaccinated badger was the source of the BCG reportedly isolated from the cat.
Barry Cassidy on 31 Mar 2021
Eco-schemes a win for western farmers
Eco-schemes will change how farmers draw down their direct payment in a way not seen since the introduction of the single farm payment. Barry Cassidy analyses their hidden flattening potential.
Barry Cassidy on 31 Mar 2021
2,500 farmers have leased out all their entitlements
Last year, there were 2,500 farmers leasing out all of their entitlements. These entitlements had a total value of €9.5m.
Barry Cassidy on 31 Mar 2021
Half of €190m EU recovery fund to go to TAMS
The EU has carved out €7.5bn to support agriculture’s recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, Irish agriculture has been given €190m of this.