News - minister for agriculture

Over 1.3 million euro allocated to Shannonside farmers under sheep welfare scheme

The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.

Nov 22, 2025 14:30

The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.

Nov 16, 2025 14:33

The derogation gives farmers permission to exceed standard limits of livestock manure nitrogen per hectare.

Nov 6, 2025 13:04

Earlier this week, the Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.

Oct 18, 2025 11:17

Minister Martin Heydon will address the annual general meeting of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association at the Percy French Hotel.

Sep 11, 2025 09:16

Members of the organisation are protesting outside the Horse and Jockey hotel in Tipperary as they demand action from Fianna Fail politicians.

Sep 12, 2023 13:21

This represents all valid applications made to the scheme last year.

Mar 1, 2023 15:33

The Department of Agriculture has now lifted a 3km protection zone in County Monaghan, where 3,800 turkeys had to be culled last month.

Dec 14, 2022 17:51

The Minister for Agriculture has committed to following through with a package of compensation.

Oct 5, 2022 13:56

The issue was raised at this month's council meeting.

Apr 29, 2022 14:13

Farmers will meet this evening with Charlie McConalogue at Castlerea mart

Nov 11, 2021 13:41

The minister has been addressing concerns about a widescale reduction to the national herd.

Oct 26, 2021 13:42

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