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New animal welfare strategy for Ireland ‘approaching completion’, says minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said the Animal Welfare Strategy 2026-2030 will be published in the 'near term'.

NEWS 16 October 2026

New animal welfare strategy for Ireland ‘approaching completion’, says minister

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Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment

Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment

NEWS 24 September 2026

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

NEWS 23 September 2026

History appears to be repeating itself

History appears to be repeating itself

History appears to be repeating itself

DEALER 19 August 2026

Colm McCarthy: why we have too much local democracy

Colm McCarthy: why we have too much local democracy

Colm McCarthy: why we have too much local democracy

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Sharp fall in numbers receiving forestry money

Sharp fall in numbers receiving forestry money

The overall number of forestry owners in receipt of payments has fallen by over 2,000 or 19% in just four years.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Minister of State Niall Collins appointed forestry minister

Minister of State Niall Collins appointed forestry minister

Niall Collins TD has been moved from being a junior minister in the Department of Justice to the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Pensioners should continue to receive CAP payments - Sinn Féin

Pensioners should continue to receive CAP payments - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on agriculture and food Martin Kenny TD raised the issue with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon in the Dáil on Thursday morning.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Heydon to fight to retain CAP payments for pensioners and part-time farmers

Heydon to fight to retain CAP payments for pensioners and part-time farmers

Minister Heydon is looking to build an alliance with other EU countries opposed to stopping CAP payments for farmers on pensions or those with part-time off-farm jobs.

NEWS 15 April 2026

‘Good ladies’ needed in the Dáil

‘Good ladies’ needed in the Dáil

Minister Noel Grealish commended all of the finalists and said the standard was particularly high this year.

DEALER 15 April 2026

FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

A Fianna Fáil TD has revived former TD Jackie Cahill's bid to ban corporate bodies from taking over veterinary practices.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Speculation has turned to who could take over from Michael Healy-Rae TD’s previous ministerial duties on forestry, farm safety and horticulture.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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