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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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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New Bioenergy Scheme for Willow and Miscanthus

February 9, 2010
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Brendan Smith TD, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has announced the commencement of a new Bioenergy Scheme to grant aid the planting of willow and miscanthus crops over the period 2010 to 2012.

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