Category: Farming

  • Oireachtas Agriculture Committee Chair Addresses EU Conference

    Oireachtas Agriculture Committee Chair Addresses EU Conference

    Deputy Cahill is attending the EU conference in his capacity as Chair of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee, which is taking place in Val de Loire in France, is organised by the French National Assembly. In addressing attendees at the conference today, Deputy Cahill said: “Recent geopolitical events have driven home the fact, in my view,…

  • Support Vital for Farmers to Comply with new Nitrates Programme

    Support Vital for Farmers to Comply with new Nitrates Programme

    “The new Nitrates Programme will have significant implications for farmers across all sectors.  Some of the new measures have financial implications and it is going to be important that farmers are supported either through grant aid or Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) schemes to meet the greater environmental standards, which will benefit the entire country,” he…

  • All Farmers Applying for Environment Scheme Payments Must be Paid in 2023

    All Farmers Applying for Environment Scheme Payments Must be Paid in 2023

    The new AECM proposes to have up to 50,000 farmers participating and it’s planned to open the scheme over at least two tranches.  Tranche 1 is scheduled to open in quarter 4 2022, with scheme participation commencing in January 2023.  Tranche 2 is to open for applications in quarter 4 2023, with scheme participation commencing…

  • Changes to the Fair Deal Information Webinar 

    Changes to the Fair Deal Information Webinar 

    “This information webinar is an important opportunity for farm families to familiarise themselves with the Fair Deal scheme and the conditions to qualify for the 3-year cap on farm assets”, said Alice Doyle. She said the changes introduced for farmers availing of the scheme mean that under financial assessment of the scheme, if they meet…

  • IFA Dairy Chair Calls for Suspension of Food Vision Dairy Group

    IFA Dairy Chair Calls for Suspension of Food Vision Dairy Group

    “Obviously our first thoughts are with the people of the Ukraine, but we have to recognise that food security is now a much bigger political priority,” he said. “On Sunday, we had the Minister calling for a ‘wartime effort’ to produce more food. Then on Monday, we had his officials telling us they were considering…

  • Years Farmed Must Qualify Women for TAMS

    Years Farmed Must Qualify Women for TAMS

    “I am very encouraged by the Minister comments with regards to the importance of gender balance to the long-term sustainable future of Irish farming,” said Alice Doyle. “The contribution of women to Irish agriculture is significant but often undervalued. It is vital that women farmers are actively encouraged to apply for TAMS and that any…

  • Government Must do More for Farmers on Fuel Costs

    Government Must do More for Farmers on Fuel Costs

    “If the Government is serious about encouraging farmers to grow more grass and crops and produce more food, they should suspend all excise duty and carbon tax on agri diesel (Marked Gas Oil) for farmers and farm contractors,” he said. “If farmers are to sow more crops and grow more grass, it will require increased…

  • IHNSA Trolley Fairs Signals Start of Season

    IHNSA Trolley Fairs Signals Start of Season

     The annual fair brings together key industry leaders and it is an excellent opportunity to showcase Irish produce and reduce the importation of nursery produce. The IHNSA Trolley Fairs are supported by IFA and Bord Bia, and offers traders a chance to meet growers and industry experts. The event marks the start of hardy nursey…

  • Minister Needs to Come Forward with Real Measures, Not Just Soundbites

    Minister Needs to Come Forward with Real Measures, Not Just Soundbites

    Ahead of the meeting with the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue this evening, IFA has said that farmers will play their part in any national effort to bolster the country’s capacity to produce more food. “The Minister must come forward with real proposals that will increase capacity, not just soundbites. IFA had developed a number…

  • Disappointment at Lack of Any Proposals from the Minister 

    Disappointment at Lack of Any Proposals from the Minister 

    “We didn’t see any specific proposals required to increase our capacity to produce food. We need real Government action on the price fuel, fertiliser and feed,” he said. He said farmers will play their part in any national effort, but the crushing impact of rising input prices has to be addressed. “At our AGM in…