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Department to host in-person clinics for farmers on BISS
Amy Forde
In total, 16 farmer clinics on the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes are scheduled and will kick off from 1 April.
20 March 2025 News
New horse slaughter plant to open following Shannonside Foods exposé
The new action plan for the equine industry will also see the introduction of mandatory genotyping of all foals and a national gene database for equines in Ireland.
19 March 2025 News
One in four farmers inspected under cross compliance penalised
1,352 farmers received Department fo Agriculture cross compliance inspections in 2023.
Calf birth registrations down by 46,000 head
In contrast to recent years, the reduction in births to date in 2025 is being driven by fewer births in dairy herds as opposed to suckler herds.
19 March 2025 News
Reduced ewe numbers and scheme compliance
There are anecdotal reports pointing to another significant cut in ewe numbers and this is reflected in the number of farmers asking about lower ewe numbers and scheme compliance.
19 March 2025 News
What is the Department advice for farmers ahead of inspections?
The Department has provided advice for farmers facing a cross compliance inspection.
19 March 2025 News
Beet herbicide ban could hit fodder stocks
Beet herbicide Debut has been banned for use in the EU and there is no widely available alternative for the product.
18 March 2025 News
One new variety makes maize list
One new variety has been added to the maize recommended list. This list only tested varieties for uncovered conditions.
16 March 2025 News
Major animal health conference for Galway
The event will take place from 8 to 10 April 2025 at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Co Galway.
14 March 2025 News
Need for accessible health checks, pilot scheme shows
Findings of the pilot Health Check Initiative show that farmers valued opportunities to discuss mental health concerns and the convenience and accessibility of on-site health checks.
12 March 2025 l2
Two-year TAMS scramble if slurry tank requirements change
Next year's new Nitrates Action Programme could see farmers scrambling to take their farms into compliance with updated slurry storage rules.
12 March 2025 News
Forestry replanting grants still in the mix
A decision on replanting supports will be taken once the full extent of the damage from storms Éowyn and Darragh is ascertained.
12 March 2025 News