


Proposals to Simplify CAP Adopted by EU Agricultural Ministers
Measures have been announced by the European Commission and EU Member States to develop a more flexible and simpler Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The most notable proposal surround exemptions on the rules known as Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions or...
In-Person Farmer Clinics For BISS And Other Schemes to be Held Nationwide
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced plans for a nationwide rollout of face-to-face Farmer Clinics aimed at aiding farmers in completing their online applications for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other relevant...
Ireland Pledges 5 Million Native Trees to EU Initiative
The 3 Billion Trees Pledge is a Europe-wide initiative to plant 3 billion additional trees by 2030. As well as the obvious benefits for the climate, the initiative will help to improve forest health, strengthen rural areas, and contribute to urban greening. To be...
ACRES Hedgerow And Tree Planting Extended Until March 2025
In response to current market constraints and limited supplies of suitable hedgerow and tree plants, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have extended the deadline to plant hedgerows and trees under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme...