Agri Politics
Agriland understands that a ministerial vacancy at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is due to be filled this week.
Rural Life
Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has said "far greater urgency" is needed to address the "growing difficulties" facing people trying to build.
Agri-Business
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the vacant ministerial position in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) will be filled.
Forestry
A representative body for forest owners has told the government that the appointment of a new minister for forestry should be a top priority.
The government is planning to remove Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food.
The Social, Economic, Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) has expressed disappointment at Michael Healy-Rae’s resignation.
Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon said he was not aware of Michael Healy-Rae's intention to resign.
Michael Healy-Rae said he believes resigning his position as minister of State at the department of agriculture is the "right decision".
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has launched an open call for proposals for forestry promotion projects.
The spring meeting of the Horticulture Industry Forum took place this week.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae has said that, on average, the processing time for Reconstitution Ash Dieback Scheme is 88 days.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae told the Dáil this morning that the impact on fertiliser price "will depend on how long the disruption lasts".
Minister Michael Healy-Rae was “very disappointed” to learn that one of Ireland’s "major carrot growers" is ceasing production.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae has met with agriculture and forestry ministers in Finland and Latvia as part his St. Patrick's Day engagements.
Minister of State for forestry Michael Healy-Rae has announced the results of the mid-term review of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027.
An open call has been launched for farmer safety, health and wellbeing projects.
The reopening of the Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme with 'improved terms' has been welcomed by SEEFA.
Latest figures show 9,120 forest owners received an "annual income tax-free premium payment" under the Afforestation Scheme last year.
Minister Michael Healy-Rae has slammed Sinn Féin and other opposition parties for what he called "paying lip service" to farmers.
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has appointed a chairperson to the Horticulture Education Leadership Group.
Schemes
The closing date for key schemes in the horticulture sector are fast approaching, with the closing date this week.
SEEFA said that 2025 has shown how effective forestry promotion can be when it is visible, practical, and delivered through trusted channels.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine issued more than €2.18 billion in payments to farmers and fishers over the course of 2025.
