department of agriculture
The Dealer on 20 Jul 2018
The Big Dealer: dancing for rain in Nenagh while Kepak courts 2 Sisters
In this week's Big Dealer, we try our hand at naming a co-op while farmers dance for rain in Tipperary and Kepak chases 2 Sisters.
The Dealer on 20 Jul 2018
Search on for new secretary general at the Department
The Dealer notes that the Department of Agriculture is advertising for a replacement for Aidan O’Driscoll.
Thomas Hubert on 19 Jul 2018
Around half of commonage management plans completed – IFA
Recent Department of Agriculture figures quoted by the IFA show that around 2,000 CMPs remain to be finalised.
Peter Varley on 18 Jul 2018
Lamb prices steadying but confusion over EID grows
After weeks of heavy cuts there is finally some stability entering the lamb trade.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 18 Jul 2018
18% increase in fallen cattle this spring
Knackeries reported higher than usual animal collections caused by the harsh spring conditions.
The Dealer on 18 Jul 2018
Who's next to lead Agriculture House?
With Aidan O'Driscoll leaving for the Department of Justice next month, who is in line to succeed him as secretary general of the Department of Agriculture?
Paul Mooney on 18 Jul 2018
Cattle boats load for Libya
Exports of Irish cattle to Turkey are down in comparison to 2017, however, demand in Libya is making up for some of this shortfall.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 17 Jul 2018
High risk fire warning
A nationwide fire warning has been issued by the Department of Agriculture.
Barry Cassidy on 16 Jul 2018
Growth promoters and incorrect dose usage main reasons for failed residue tests
While the overall level of compliance across all major food-producing sectors was very high, two major issues resulted in non-compliant residue samples.
Odile Evans on 15 Jul 2018
Tests for residues and illegal medicines shows 99.7% compliance
The Department of Agriculture released the results of testing carried out under the National Residue Control Plan (NRCP) in 2017 on Sunday.
The Dealer on 13 Jul 2018
Co-ops want more milk recording in next CAP
The Big Dealer: milk recording, Aidan O'Driscoll leaves agriculture, wandering bullock returns and more.
Contributor on 18 Jul 2018
IFA news and activities this week
Meeting on foal levy, climate report issued and lamb price must stabilise.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 12 Jul 2018
Delay in farm loans ‘simply not acceptable’
The issue of when promised low-cost loans would be made available to farmers became an issue of hot debate in the Dáil.
Barry Cassidy on 11 Jul 2018
Weekly podcast: Leo Varadkar on CAP and unpaid farmers call for justice
In this week's podcast, an exclusive interview with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and farmers seek payment after sudden mart closure.
Barry Cassidy on 17 Jul 2018
Sheep Welfare Scheme underspend allocated to fodder
The scheme provided funding of up to €25m for Irish sheep farmers in 2017, but €6m of this money was not spent.
Barry Cassidy on 11 Jul 2018
€14m allocated to new research projects
A total of 23 research projects, including ones based on livestock sustainability, welfare and biosecuirty in farmed animals and sustainable pesticide use have received funding from the Department.
The Dealer on 11 Jul 2018
Justice for O'Driscoll
Secretary general to leave Agriculture to take up a similar role in Agriculture
Thomas Hubert on 11 Jul 2018
Inspector complaints not going away
Internal and external pressure continues to build on the Department of Agriculture to deal with allegations of inappropriate conduct by farm inspectors more efficiently.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 11 Jul 2018
Dairy drives calf numbers as sucklers slip
The number of dairy calves continues to rise year-on-year, while beef calf numbers dipped.
Darren Carty on 11 Jul 2018
Diverging views on introduction of full EID tagging
Mandatory electronic tagging is supported by the sheepmeat industry but over 60% of farmers do not see a benefit and a similar number believe the Department of Agriculture should pay for it.