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Tiptoeing around the definition of a family farm is no longer an option for Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue

The very simple question of ‘what’s a family farm?’ is one the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has shied away from during his tenure as minister to date.

Irish Independent

Agriculture Minister denies cows will be culled as part of government plans to tackle climate change

One source said there may have been crossed wires as there is a plan to cut methane by 10%. This does not, however, mean that cows will be culled.

Irish Mirror

Farmers ‘will not be forced’ to cut livestock under Climate Action Plan

Cuts to livestock numbers in the Climate Action Plan will not be forced on farmers, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has vowed.

Irish Independent

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Farmers paid for next year’s silage

Advance payments to farmers under next year’s Fodder Support Scheme have commenced, the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue has announced.

Irish Independent

Ireland joins forces with New Zealand for new projects aimed at reducing agricultural emissions

They will support €7m worth of research on the issue

Irish Mirror

ACRES scheme looks to confound critics as 46,000 farmers apply

The ACRES scheme has confounded its critics.

Irish Independent

More breeds could be added to Ireland's dangerous dogs list in wake of Wexford attack

Following the attack on Wexford boy Alejandro Mizsan, the Government is assessing rules around dog breeds that require leads and muzzles

Irish Mirror

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Dog licensing to be tightened up following pit bull attack on boy (9)

Dog microchipping, licensing and enforcement will all be tightened up as part of a government crackdown on dog controls after a schoolboy was mauled by a pit bull.

Irish Independent

Beef Vision Group is not a failure, says Minister

The Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group has not been a failure, according to the Minister for Agriculture, and he says he will not yet rule in or out any of its recommendations.

Irish Independent

No plans to make new farm-level climate programme compulsory for farmers – Minister

There are no plans to make compulsory a new programme that aims to get 50,000 farmers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Irish Independent

State unlocks €500m SME lending scheme after striking deal with European Investment Fund

The Government has made €500m in funds available as part of a new long-term small business lending scheme after signing an agreement with the European Investment Fund.

Irish Independent

Meat processors claim proposed climate measures would hit beef output by 20%

Output from the Irish beef industry would be reduced by 20pc if climate action measures included in a new industry report were implemented, Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has said.

Irish Independent

Tradition of only handing down the family farm to the son must change – Minister McConalogue

The age-old Irish tradition of handing down the family farm to sons rather than daughters must change, according to Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue.

Irish Independent

‘Unacceptable cultural barriers’ preventing women taking over family farms

The Minister for Agriculture has said “unacceptable cultural barriers” that prevent women from taking over family farms need to be removed.

Irish Independent

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Talks to resolve BurrenAran ACRES scheme row broke down six weeks ago

Talks between the Department of Agriculture and the team behind the Burren Programme broke down six weeks ago, the Farming Independent can reveal.

Irish Independent

New agri-food watchdog will have power to slap €10m fine on offenders in unfair trading practices cases

A new agri-food regulator will be given powers to levy fines of up to €10m on retailers and major food producers and processors who engage in unfair trading practices with farmers and other suppliers, the Sunday Independent can reveal.

Irish Independent

‘New carbon sub-index will future-proof farming against emissions tax’

The introduction of a new carbon sub-index in the EBI will be used to future-proof against a potential tax on agri emissions, according to the head of Teagasc’s animal and grassland research and innovation programme, Dr Laurence Shalloo.

Irish Independent

Fresh delay on major changes to new veterinary medicine dispensing

Major changes to the sale and supply of veterinary medicines are set to be delayed as Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue comes under increased pressure to allow ‘Responsible Persons’ (RPs) and pharmacists to continue dispensing some products.

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New forestry scheme set to be up and running by January

The new forestry scheme is set to be up and running by January, according to Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett.

Irish Independent

McConalogue ‘surprised’ and ‘disappointed’ by MacSharry resignation

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said he is “disappointed” and “surprised” by the resignation of Marc MacSharry from Fianna Fail.

Irish Independent

Pain still ‘very raw’ a month on from Creeslough tragedy

Irish parliamentarians have paid tribute to the 10 victims of the Creeslough service station blast and the strength of their community a month on from the tragedy.

Irish Independent

Scramble for ACRES places as application backlog halts progress

Farmers are scrambling to secure places in the new ACRES scheme amid reports some are being turned away by Teagasc and private advisors.

Irish Independent

Charlie McConalogue accuses Russia of ‘weaponising food’ as Ukrainian grain deal suspended

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue criticised Russia for “weaponising food” after pulling out of an agreement to allow grain exports from Ukraine through the Black Sea, causing wheat prices to surge.

Irish Independent

Agencies must appoint more women to their boards, insists Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has warned all the agencies under his department’s scope that they must do more to appoint women to their boards.

Irish Independent

Major retailer to stop sourcing fertiliser from Russia

One of the country’s biggest outlets for fertiliser will no longer accept products from Russia, the Farming Independent can reveal.

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