Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon led Ireland's participation at a global conference today.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said progress on reducing bovine TB means eradication of the disease here is once again possible.
Dairy
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently examining plans by Dutch authorities to fine Irish calf transporters.
Fertiliser
It must be ensured that new fertiliser supports do not "discriminate against smaller farmers", the ICSA has said.
Farmers with slurry in their tanks are being urged not to delay spreading, provided ground conditions are right.
The CAP and food security were the key issues raised by Fine Gael representatives with EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is proposing to use leftover funds from the Fuel Income Support Scheme for fertiliser supports.
Fuel
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on payments made under the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced increases in advance scheme payment rates in response to the prolonged dry spell.
Drought
Additional supports for the farming sector as it navigates drought and fodder concerns will be considered in the context of Budget 2027.
Fodder
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon is to meet farm organisations next week as concerns over fodder grow.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon is urging all farmers to complete a fodder budget.
Pressure is mounting on Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to reconvene the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC).
Tillage News
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon is being urged to deliver and expand support packages for tillage farmers in Budget 2027.
Beef
Teagasc is to play a leading role in a major European drive to help family farms get more from grass-fed dairy-beef.
The new guide seeks to promote the use of more inclusive language and imagery in agricultural communications.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has outlined DAFM's budget for Ireland's EU presidency.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said it was 'with regret' he was told of the decision by Brittany Ferries to end livestock transport.
Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon has opened the call for applications for the ACORNS programme.
Rural Life
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has launched the new equine herd profiles and the equine census 2026.
Farm Safety
As Farm Safety Week continues, farmers are being asked to review potential safety hazards on their holdings.
Tillage
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said all applicants for the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) have been accepted for 2026.
Agri Politics
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has been urged to "inject urgency and decisiveness" into CAP negotiations.
