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Horticulture innovation and diversification schemes open
James Hanly
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett made the announcement of the schemes, which are part of the key strategic actions set out in the horticulture strategy.
28 November 2024 Diversification
Margins in silage for AD make sense for drystock but not dairy - Teagasc
It could make more financial sense for the average suckler farmer to grow silage for steel rather than sucklers, Teagasc research suggests.
13 November 2024 Feature
Dairy, beef and dual-purpose donkeys
How the Konrad family make mixed farming work in the worlds sixth smallest country.
Two projects receive €10m in Just Transition funding
Funding of €5m is being awarded to the Lisheen Bioeconomy Scaleup Initiative (BioScaleUp) in Tipperary.
9 October 2024 News
Tarrabawn would not be a merger of equals
The proposed merger of Tipp co-op and Arrabawn makes sense, given a long enough view.
11 September 2024 News
Be wary of buying soil enhancers, farmers told
Diversity of plant species in the sward will ensure resilience to shocks such as drought.
11 September 2024 News
Planning just one risk for renewables projects
The terms and conditions around the Department’s incentive to drive this renewable investment wave are due to be released towards the end of the year.
7 August 2024 Viewpoints
Profits increase at Dairygold’s big diversification bet
Vita Actives reported an increase in profits for in the year ended Aug 2023
26 July 2024 News
Diversification on the mind at energy show
Many farmers who attended the Energy and Farm Diversification event were seeking new diversification options for their farms, writes Stephen Robb.
24 July 2024 Renewables
Beware of ‘hidden costs’ with farm shops, farmers warned
There are hidden costs associated with setting up a farm shop that must be considered, a Teagasc technologist has said.
24 July 2024 News
Core role of farming will be food - minister
The Minister for Agriculture has said that diversifying farm incomes does not mean forgetting about producing food.
24 July 2024 News
Forty-six apply for new €40m AD grant
The €40m fund aims to support the construction of the first handful of new anaerobic digestion plants in Ireland.
24 July 2024 News