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Tirlán suppliers apply for €1.5m in water quality measures
Amy Forde
A spokesperson for Tirlán said that growing numbers of farm families are working with the co-operative’s dedicated farm sustainability advisers.
18 April 2025 News
Mid-August opening for National Beef Welfare Scheme
The scheme will offer farmers an opportunity to draw down a support payment of €75 per eligible cow/calf up to a maximum of 45 cows.
16 April 2025 Dealer
Butter wars in the US
The Dealer was bemused to see the Minister for Agriculture promoting both Kerrygold and Truly Grass Fed butter on his recent trade mission to the US.
Strong demand for organic oats a ‘real success story’ – Heydon
Minister Heydon was highlighting the opportunities for growth in the sector while speaking at the Organic Strategy Forum in Flahavan’s, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford on Wednesday 16 April.
16 April 2025 Markets
€30m research call launched for innovation in agri food and bio-based economy
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and Minister of State Noel Grealish made the announcement on Wednesday 16 April for the call with a budget of €30m.
16 April 2025 News
Young sheep farmer forum launched to tackle sector challenges
The forum was launched by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on Tuesday 15 April at an event hosted on one of Kepak’s supplier farms, owned by Damien Flynn in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath.
15 April 2025 News
Heydon to meet Irish companies on last day of US trade mission
In collaboration with Bord Bia and Enterprise Ireland, the final leg of the visit will be in Chicago before the trade mission concludes on Saturday 12 April.
11 April 2025 News
More items now eligible for accelerated capital allowances for farm safety
Cattle crushes, calving gates, fixed sheep handling units, roller doors and yard lights are now eligible for the accelerated capital allowances.
10 April 2025 News
Farming braces for Trump's trade war
Donald Trump has started a trade war that will hit Irish farmers, agribusinesses and food exporters. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
9 April 2025 News
US tariffs concerning – Heydon
“The work our farmers do is a key driver of our economy, particularly in the rural communities in which they are based.”
9 April 2025 News
Vista Milk research centre to recruit 130 people
VistaMilk brings together Irish research institutions with industry expertise from across the agri-food, ICT, and data science sectors.
9 April 2025 News
A very plaques welcome
The Dealer was at the launch of Vista Milk's second phase in Moorepark, where one Teagasc leader was quick to spot an opportunity.
9 April 2025 Dealer