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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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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SEAI launch Miscanthus Pilot Demonstration Programme

May 11, 2010
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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland recently announced the launch of the Miscanthus Pilot Demonstration Programme which aims to support the establishment of a number of exemplar boiler sites.

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Minister Cuffe alerts farmers to 17 May 2010 deadline for Applications for Organic Farming Scheme

May 8, 2010

The Minister for Sustainable Transport, Horticulture and Planning, Ciaran Cuffe TD, is reminding farmers that the closing date for applications for the Organic Farming Scheme is Monday 17 May. The deadline is fixed by EU Regulations and no applications can be accepted after that.

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Organic Farming Scheme: A Viable Option

April 22, 2010
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The deadline for the Organic Farming Scheme is fast approaching with receipt of applications due in local AES (Agricultural and Environment Structures) offices before the 15th of May, 2010.

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Ireland’s revised Rural Development Programme 2007-2013

March 31, 2010
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Ireland’s revised Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 has been formally approved by the European Commission and is now available.

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Details of Agri-Environment Options Scheme Announced

March 30, 2010
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Today the Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries announced details of the new Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) and the Natura 2000 Scheme.

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Proceedings: Energy Crops Technical Information Day

March 26, 2010
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The proceedings from the Teagasc information day on energy crops,  held in Carlow on the 16th of February, are now available.

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Opportunities in Bioenergy

March 21, 2010
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The Bioenergy Scheme for 2010 offers establishment grants of up to €1,300 per hectare or 50% of the cost to farmers to plant Miscanthus and Willow. The closing date for submission applications for pre-planting is quickly approaching - Wednesday, 31st of March 2010.

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New Sow Housing Scheme to be launched as part of revised Rural Development Programme

March 1, 2010

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Mr Brendan Smith TD, will shortly announce details of the new Sow Housing Scheme, to be implemented as part of the revised Rural Development Programme, which will provide €13 million to producers to assist in conversion to loose housing for sows.

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