Martin Heydon

20c/l agri diesel rebate was in design before protests - Minister Heydon

Minister Heydon has said the blockade of fuel depots stopped the post-Iran ceasefire easing of oil prices feeding through to pumps.

NEWS 13 April 2026

20c/l agri diesel rebate was in design before protests - Minister Heydon

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Protesters say they won't lobby Government through haulage association or IFA

Protesters say they won't lobby Government through haulage association or IFA

NEWS 9 April 2026

Ports blocked, but Irish feed available - IFA grain chair

Ports blocked, but Irish feed available - IFA grain chair

NEWS 9 April 2026

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

NEWS 8 April 2026

Protest: minister sounds alarm on milk collections and feed imports

Protest: minister sounds alarm on milk collections and feed imports

Protest: minister sounds alarm on milk collections and feed imports

NEWS 8 April 2026

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Fuel price protest enters its second day

Fuel price protest enters its second day

Slow-moving convoys are continuing the protest over fuel price surges with traffic disruption seen across the country on Wednesday morning.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Minister Heydon to raise farm sector energy issues with Taoiseach

Minister Heydon to raise farm sector energy issues with Taoiseach

A meeting of key ministers is to take place on the issue of surging energy costs on Wednesday.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Up to 100 farmers to be included in new Bord Bia farmer forum

Up to 100 farmers to be included in new Bord Bia farmer forum

Bord Bia said the forum aims to foster shared understanding between Bord Bia and its members by discussing the issues and topics impacting farmers.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Food Vision 2030 public consultation announced

Food Vision 2030 public consultation announced

“This public consultation is an opportunity for all stakeholders, including the wider public, to give their views,” Minister Heydon has said.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

The CCPC has stated that it is currently reviewing the fee increases imposed by the Veterinary Council of Ireland on veterinary practitioners.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

The Minister also confirmed that the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation website has opened to facilitate dairy farmers to confirm their Dairy Band for 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

The scheme offers payment of up to €13 per ewe in return for completion of three actions with the application deadline on 15 May 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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