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Heydon tipped for agriculture
Pat O'Toole
The Programme for Government is long on priorities, but contains no costings, as Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Regional Independents and the Healy Rae brothers strike their deal
13 January 2025 News
Heydon odds-on to be next Minister for Agriculture
BoyleSports has provided odds on who will be the next Minister for Agriculture, with Martin Heydon leading the pack and Michael Healy-Rae at 25/1.
12 January 2025 News
Vaccine available to tackle strain of foot-and-mouth disease found in Germany
Depending on the extent of the spread, German authorities have said the vaccine could be produced within days.
65% of straw chopping area baled in 2024
Almost two thirds of the cereal area entered into the Straw Incorporation Measure was taken out to be baled in 2024.
8 January 2025 News
DAFM announces largest ever Government contribution to international aid
Funding is being allocated as part of a strategic partnership agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme, writes Janine Kennedy.
8 January 2025 News
Ireland and New Zealand announce €5.2m funding for agri-climate projects
The JRI was established in 2022 to strengthen collaboration between funders and researchers, align research priorities and activities, and exploit synergies where they exist.
6 January 2025 News
Editorial: need for positive thinking for investing in 2025
The EU powerhouses of Germany and France need financial stimulation and are in a very different fiscal economic situation to Ireland at the moment.
1 January 2025 Viewpoints
Agri-Food Regulator examining 10 complaints
In total, the Agri-Food Regulator received 19 complaints in 2024, one of which was subsequently withdrawn.
31 December 2024 News
Have your say on generational renewal
The public consultation on generational renewal will remain open until 31 January 2025.
12 December 2024 News
Government coalition partners set to renew their deal
The next government seems set to be led by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, as talks between all interested parties progress.
11 December 2024 News
Balancing Eco Scheme payments on way to farmers' accounts
From Tuesday, €84.6m will issue to farmers as their Eco Scheme balancing payment.
10 December 2024 News
Detail of Mercosur deal will be scrutinised closely - McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said that the government is currently waiting to see the final details of the Mercosur trade deal.
9 December 2024 News