Minister for Agriculture

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture sector opens

The once-off payment will be based on recorded fuel usage for the primary production of specialist horticulture crops last year.

NEWS 5 June 2026

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture sector opens

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Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

NEWS 3 June 2026

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

SCHEMES 3 June 2026

Funding of €8.6m for biosecurity advice for farmers

Funding of €8.6m for biosecurity advice for farmers

Funding of €8.6m for biosecurity advice for farmers

SCHEMES 2 June 2026

Over 4,000 fewer farmers apply for BISS

Over 4,000 fewer farmers apply for BISS

Over 4,000 fewer farmers apply for BISS

NEWS 2 June 2026

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8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

Instead of using the previous year's stocking rate, farmers can satisfy the BISS active farmer check through maintaining land or cutting hay.

NEWS 25 May 2026

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

The Minister has said he is satisfied that Dr Huey has the required expertise and governance experience to effectively contribute as a director to the board of Horse Sport Ireland.

NEWS 25 May 2026

New initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children

New initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children

Minister Heydon has announced a five-year contract to Irish Rural Link’s AgriKids with funding of €22,250 in 2026.

NEWS 25 May 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 25 May 2026

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture announced

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture announced

The €2m scheme will be available specifically for growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries and chillies.

NEWS 25 May 2026

Heydon told to cut Department's budget by €26m for 2027

Heydon told to cut Department's budget by €26m for 2027

The Department of Agriculture is facing a budget cut of €26m for 2027 in order to help fund the Department of Education.

NEWS 25 May 2026

New regenerative farming EIP launched

New regenerative farming EIP launched

Regen Ireland is working with 20 dairy, beef, sheep and tillage farms across Ireland to help build a stronger evidence base around regenerative agriculture.

NEWS 25 May 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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