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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.
4 December 2024 Dealer
Who is next for Agriculture House?
It's extremely likely that Charlie McConalogue's successor will be from either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael. Or could he become a two-term agriculture minister?
4 December 2024 News
John Paul Fenlon appointed to Teagasc Authority
The appointment was made by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and will see Fenlon become the company’s staff representative on the authority.
Agri-food exports worth over €18bn this year
Dairy was the sector that had the highest export value in 2024 and the UK was the biggest destination for agri-food exports as a whole.
4 December 2024 News
Payments under 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme begin to issue
Over €19.98m will issue to 23,132 participating farmers this week.
3 December 2024 News
No Rabbitte and no Hutch in next Dáil but McConalogue looking more likely
A quick update on the constituencies in the Midlands North West, as Brussels calls it.
1 December 2024 News
Too late to change Ireland’s anaerobic digestion direction?
Stephen Robb looks ahead at some of the challenges facing the next Government as Ireland’s fledgling anaerobic digestion industry struggles to get off the ground.
27 November 2024 Renewables
950 applications for straw baling payment
A total of 950 applications were made for the Baling Assistance Payment, which the minister introduced in July.
26 November 2024 News
Concerns over farm privacy and vet workloads with new medicine rules
James Hanly asked merchants, co-ops and vets for their opinions of the changes signed into law by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
20 November 2024 News
Horse breeders furious over foal passport delays
Horse Sport Ireland is facing a barrage of criticism from horse breeders over delays in issuing foal passports.
20 November 2024 News
Farm succession report due mid-2025
The commission on generational renewal in farming is to hold public and stakeholder consultation on its work.
7 November 2024 News
More time granted to apply for soil sampling scheme
The soil sampling and analysis programme's deadline has been extended to 15 November.
7 November 2024 News