minister for Agriculture

Minister indicates Fuel Support Scheme could pay more than 20c/l

Level of applications received for the €85m farmer and agri contractor fuel scheme could facilitate a payment rate of more than the 20c/l initially announced.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Minister indicates Fuel Support Scheme could pay more than 20c/l

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Red clover and multispecies measures under review by Department

Red clover and multispecies measures under review by Department

NEWS 13 June 2026

Heydon to seek action plan on Bord Bia review recommendations

Heydon to seek action plan on Bord Bia review recommendations

NEWS 12 June 2026

In full: the 22 actions contained in review of Bord Bia board

In full: the 22 actions contained in review of Bord Bia board

In full: the 22 actions contained in review of Bord Bia board

NEWS 12 June 2026

Heydon must deliver Exchequer funding top-up to EU crisis funds - Gorman

Heydon must deliver Exchequer funding top-up to EU crisis funds - Gorman

Heydon must deliver Exchequer funding top-up to EU crisis funds - Gorman

NEWS 12 June 2026

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Mullooly seeks clarity on pre-packed beef labels

Mullooly seeks clarity on pre-packed beef labels

Ciarán Mullooly MEP has called on Minister Martin Heydon to push for full country of origin labelling requirements for beef contained in ready-made meals.

NEWS 2 June 2026

TAMS update: scoring system for tranche 11 revealed as tranche 12 set to close

TAMS update: scoring system for tranche 11 revealed as tranche 12 set to close

Martin Merrick reveals the scoring system for tranche 11, as advisers and farmers are reminded of the upcoming closure of tranche 12.

SCHEMES 2 June 2026

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture sector opens

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 2 June 2026

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Since 2022, counties Cork, Galway, Kerry and Donegal have seen the biggest drop in farmer numbers.

NEWS 2 June 2026

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

On-farm badger biosecurity deadline extended

Minister for Agriculture extended the scheme deadline until Sunday 7 June

SCHEMES 2 June 2026

Funding of €8.6m for biosecurity advice for farmers

Funding of €8.6m for biosecurity advice for farmers

Funding of €8.6m will allow 26,000 biosecurity assessments on farms at no cost to farmers.

SCHEMES 2 June 2026

Over 4,000 fewer farmers apply for BISS

Over 4,000 fewer farmers apply for BISS

The reduction may be due to an increase in farm partnerships and a decrease in farmer numbers, according to Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.

NEWS 2 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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