


Important Dates for May and June 2025*
This list is intended as a resource to stay up to date with the latest deadlines regarding schemes and regulations in Irish agriculture. The information is correct at the time of publication but should only be used as a guide. Please contact the Department of...
What is Biodiversity and How Can We Help?*
A climate and biodiversity crisis was declared in Ireland in 2019. Over 20% of assessed species in Ireland are threatened with extinction. We have 59 protected EU habitats, and 85% of these precious resources are currently listed as being of “unfavourable...
Strong Farmer Engagement in ACRES Donegal CP*
Henry O’Donnell is Programme Manager of the ACRES Donegal CP team. He has amassed a large amount of experience for this role through previously managing the Inishowen Uplands EIP-Agri project and working as an agricultural consultant over many years. The...
Antimicrobial Resistance – What you need to know*
What is the challenge: Antimicrobial Resistance Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is growing global threat to human, animal, and plant health, as well as to food security and the livelihoods of the agricultural community. AMR is the ability of microorganisms which can...