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DAFM has communicated issue of BTV vaccine pack size to companies - minister

Bluetongue

2 months ago

DAFM has communicated issue of BTV vaccine pack size to companies - minister

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has "communicated the issue of pack size" to vaccine manufacturing companies.

Minister updates on future of Reconstitution Ash Dieback Scheme

Forestry

2 months ago

Minister updates on future of Reconstitution Ash Dieback Scheme

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has given an update on the future of the Reconstitution Ash Dieback Scheme.

Scaling up of fibre crop industry 'dependent on numerous factors'

Environment

2 months ago

Scaling up of fibre crop industry 'dependent on numerous factors'

The scaling up of a fibre crop industry would be "dependent on numerous factors", Minister Martin Heydon has said.

Mart manager: 'Far-fetched' TB changes must be simplified

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Mart manager: 'Far-fetched' TB changes must be simplified

The manager of a mart in Co. Kerry has urged the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) to simplify new TB rules for trading cattle.

Heydon: Bord Bia review not expected until next month

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Heydon: Bord Bia review not expected until next month

A review into the governance of Bord Bia is not expected to be completed until next month, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.

Agri Politics

2 months ago

Minister: No advance warning of Healy-Rae intention to resign

Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon said he was not aware of Michael Healy-Rae's intention to resign.

Minister: No advance warning of Healy-Rae intention to resign

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Fuel subsidy scheme to open for applications 'very soon' - Heydon

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said the new €100 million Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme will be "in place very quickly".

Fuel subsidy scheme to open for applications 'very soon' - Heydon

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Jackie Cahill appointed chair designate of National Milk Agency

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has appointed Jackie Cahill as chair designate of the National Milk Agency.

Jackie Cahill appointed chair designate of National Milk Agency

Schemes

2 months ago

National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme opens for applications

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has today (Tuesday, April 14) announced the opening of the 2026 National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme.

National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme opens for applications

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Explainer: Changes to fuel tax and subsidies

The government has announced a range of fuel-related measures to help farmers and workers in related areas to run their businesses.

Explainer: Changes to fuel tax and subsidies

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Heydon announces €100m fuel support package for agri sector

A "comprehensive" €100 million Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme to assist farmers, agricultural...

Heydon announces €100m fuel support package for agri sector

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Heydon issues statement as details of fuel supports awaited

Minister Martin Heydon has insisted that "government recognises the urgency of providing solutions for all" amid ongoing fuel protests.

Heydon issues statement as details of fuel supports awaited

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Fuel price protesters plan to attend DAFM stakeholder meeting

Four representatives from the fuel price protest plan to attend a meeting today hosted by government ministers on rising fuel costs.

Fuel price protesters plan to attend DAFM stakeholder meeting

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Farmers threatened to leave QA schemes over Bord Bia chair issue

Some farmers told Bord Bia they would withdraw from Quality Assurance (QA) Schemes over controversy surrounding Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin.

Farmers threatened to leave QA schemes over Bord Bia chair issue

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Heydon to meet farm orgs and contractors amid fuel crisis

Minister Martin Heydon will meet national representative bodies of contractors and farming organisations on Friday (April 10) on cost issues.

Heydon to meet farm orgs and contractors amid fuel crisis

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Heydon: Fuel protests hitting farmers and threaten animal welfare

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has warned that fuel price protests taking place today are now "impacting" on farmers.

Heydon: Fuel protests hitting farmers and threaten animal welfare

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Fuel price protests enter second day as ministers due to meet

Farmers, contractors, hauliers and others are expected to continue protests over the spiralling cost of fuel today (Wednesday, April 8).

Fuel price protests enter second day as ministers due to meet

Schemes

2 months ago

Scheme to support producer organisations reopens

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced the reopening of the Early-Stage Support for Producer Organisations (ESSPO) Scheme.

Scheme to support producer organisations reopens

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Public consultation launched on mid-term review of Food Vision 2030

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced the launch of a public consultation on the mid-term review of Food Vision 2030.

Public consultation launched on mid-term review of Food Vision 2030

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Farmer anger over Bord Bia chair laid bare in emails to Heydon

Farmers, politicans and farm organisations emailed Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon about Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin.

Farmer anger over Bord Bia chair laid bare in emails to Heydon

Dairy

2 months ago

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has announced that 2026 nitrates derogation applications can now be made.

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Over €3m issuing under Knowledge Transfer Programme

Minister Martin Heydon has announced that payments for year two of the Knowledge Transfer Programme have commenced.

Over €3m issuing under Knowledge Transfer Programme

Agri-Business

2 months ago

Contractors to meet Harris and Heydon on fuel costs

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) will meet government this week to outline the impact of fuel costs.

Contractors to meet Harris and Heydon on fuel costs

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