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Two new Welfare Schemes for Pigs Farmers and Poultry Producers

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, has announced details of two new on-farm investment schemes designed to improve the standards of animal welfare in sow housing and for poultry production.

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Career Opportunities in Meath Partnership

July 28, 2010
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A number of exciting opportunities have arisen within Meath Partnership, and they are seeking to engage five specialists to enable them to develop and drive a number of new strategic initiatives under the LEADER Programme.

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Why care about regions? A new approach to regional policy

July 27, 2010
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The Western Development Commission has just published a short Policy Briefing “Why care about regions? A new approach to regional policy.”  It is based on analysis conducted by the WDC and draws on findings from recent work by the OECD on the role of regions and their contribution to national growth. It highlights the [...]

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High nature value farming case studies in north Connemara and the Aran Islands

July 26, 2010
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Traditional extensive farming practices have helped to create the Irish landscape, as we know it today. Much of the natural and cultural heritage that we encounter in Ireland today is influenced by, or has evolved, in response to these interactions, such as our flower-rich grasslands, and our networks of stone walls. Maintaining that heritage relies on [...]

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Minister Carey determined that ‘every last cent’ of €425m Leader Programme is spent

July 18, 2010

The Minister of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, Pat Carey TD, held a special meeting last Thursday, the 15th of July, with groups from all over Ireland to discuss the operation and potential of the Rural Development Programme. Minister Carey convened the meeting in the Tipperary Institute in Thurles to discuss the best way of [...]

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Wildlife Tourism in Scotland

June 22, 2010
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New research shows wildlife tourism plays a vital part in Scotland’s rural economy, pulling in millions of pounds and also creating many hundreds of job opportunities.

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Two new Welfare Schemes for Pigs Farmers and Poultry Producers

June 21, 2010
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The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, has announced details of two new on-farm investment schemes designed to improve the standards of animal welfare in sow housing and for poultry production.

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South Kerry goes green– New Eco-Certification Scheme

June 21, 2010
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A group of 55 South Kerry tourism businesses have become the first in Ireland to be certified under the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

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Minister Pat Carey gives green light to €40m funding for Rural Development

June 17, 2010
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The Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr Pat Carey, has announced that he is making available an initial allocation for 2011 of €40m under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

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Deadline for public submissions on CAP extended

June 10, 2010

The deadline for submissions to the public debate on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy post-2013 has been extended to close of business on Friday the 11th of June, 2010.

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Minister Smith calls for the future CAP to support farm incomes, encourage competitiveness and innovation and promote sustainability

June 3, 2010
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Speaking at the meeting of the Council of Agriculture Ministers held in Merida, Spain, Tuesday, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD said that “the future common agricultural policy (CAP) must support farm incomes and address the issue of price and income volatility while at the same time avoiding market distortions”.

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