Gardaí Issue Reminder To Renew Firearm Licences
Gardaí are encouraging firearm owners to submit their fully completed licence renewals once the form is received in the post.
Gardaí said that some people have not filled out the new form and have had to surrender their firearms and… Continue reading
Law Changes To Reduce Landowners Duty Of Care To Trespassers
New legislation has made certain obligations placed on occupiers of property less onerous.
It will be welcomed by landowners worried about trespassers, especially after farm organisations recently warned of gangs trespassing on their lands, stealing equipment and intimidating and assaulting… Continue reading
CAO – Drop In Points For Some Agricultural Science Courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 30) issued 87,075 round one offers to 57,980 CAO applicants.
These offers consist of 52,949 Level 8 course offers and 34,126 Level 6 and 7 course offers.
59% of the Level… Continue reading
Daniel Hits Gold At His Favourite Venue
MED member Daniel O Connor from Ballinfull Co. Sligo had another successful trip to his favourite Agricultural Show, Tullamore show weekend… Continue reading
Ospreys Breed In Ireland For First Time In Over 200 Years
Ospreys have been recorded breeding in Ireland for the first time in over 200 years, Ulster Wildlife has confirmed.
The pair has bred at a confidential nest site in Co. Fermanagh.
The bird of prey, which is also known as… Continue reading
Converting To Organic Sheep Farming – The Practical Implications
The increase in payment rates for the Organic Farming Scheme 2023, coupled with a reduction in the minimum stocking rate required, has led to an almost doubling of organic farmers in Ireland.
Approximately 2,000 farmers will commence conversion to an… Continue reading
Andrew McShea Opens Tullyhouse Organic Farm Shop In Ballyshannon
The shop also stocks organic wagyu beef which many deem a delicacy and is a much sought after item by restaurants.
A new farm shop, Tullyhouse Organic Farm, has opened its doors for the very first time, in Ballyshannon, this… Continue reading
Area Monitoring System: Everything You Need To Know
The use of the Area Monitoring System (AMS) to monitor area-based schemes in EU Member States became mandatory on January 1, 2023.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) will monitor four schemes using AMS in 2023: The… Continue reading
Minister Launches Succession Scheme With Grants Up To €1,500
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, August 9) announced the launch of a new scheme to encourage farm succession.
The Succession Planning Advice Grant (SPAG) will provide a maximum payment of €1,500 to help… Continue reading
Calls For Northern Ireland Farmers To Register For Zone 2 Of Soil Health Scheme
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged farmers to register for Zone 2 of its Soil Nutrient Health Scheme before the end of the month.
Farmers in Co. Fermanagh, west Co. Armagh and south Co.… Continue reading
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