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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to horticulture producers under this scheme. Growers are also eligible to apply for supports under the Basic Income Support for Sustainability Scheme, the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme, the Organic Farming Scheme and the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme. In response to the impact of the UK's decision to leave the EU, a total fund of €9.1 million was made...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the pressures being experienced by farmers because of the exceptional and prolonged wet weather over the last few months. In responding to these concerns, I have taken several steps to minimise the effects of the current pressures and to support farmers. My Department paused non-essential farm inspections earlier this month until 22nd of April. I requested that the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Programme for Government in 2020 committed to a national land use review which includes all land types such as farmland, forests, and peatlands. The review aims to examine the optimal land use choices which will help contribute to and inform policy. The review aims to balance environmental, social, and economic considerations. It also includes consideration of emissions to air and water,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...in Milan a few weeks ago to mark the placing on the market of the first PGI for Irish Grass Fed Beef. This was no small task and I want to again acknowledge in particular the exporter, and their farmer suppliers for achieving this. They were also supported strongly by Bord Bia and my Department which demonstrates the collective determination to drive value for the Irish beef sector. Prior...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...condition scoring of ewes;Category B – clostridial vaccination of ewes (or lambs if ewes are not already in a vaccination programme) OR plunge dipping of ewes. The scheme was designed in consultation with the farming organisations and the completion date for actions in the scheme of 15 October 2024 (section 2.1 of the National Sheep Welfare Scheme Terms and Conditions) was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wind Energy Generation (25 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Moynihan: 87. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will consider a scheme to support more wind powered microgeneration on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10857/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the current pressures being experienced by farmers because of the recent exceptional and prolonged wet weather. In responding to these concerns, I have taken several steps to try and minimise the effects of the current pressures facing the farming community. My Department paused non-essential farm inspections earlier this month until 22nd of April. I requested that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...breeding technologies to allow earlier finishing of beef cattle and a focus on low methane traits. In addition, livestock farmers are being offered diversification options, including organic farming, forestry and tillage, and I will shortly be publishing a biomethane strategy that will provide an alternative use for grass forage and slurry and contribute to reductions in emissions...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to support our national ambition of 8,000 hectares of afforestation per year. This funding provides unprecedented incentives to encourage the planting of trees that can provide a valuable addition to farm income and support the forest industry. My Department has published a Forestry Licencing Plan which outlines our strong commitment to issuing licences in 2024. A legal and regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Nitrates Directive (Council Directive 91/676/EEC, as amended) sets out that for each farm, the amount of livestock manure applied to land each year, including by the livestock themselves, cannot exceed an amount containing 170 kg of nitrogen per hectare (N/ha) in the absence of a derogation. It is unfortunately not possible to consider allowing a farmer’s previous years...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...with respect to extreme rainfall events in winter and periods of drought in summer. Adaptation to Climate Change in agriculture is accepting that these changes will occur and adapting our farming systems to cope with these challenges. This includes everything from researching new production systems or techniques for existing production systems and sharing practices that work with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Sector (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...drivers for these changes in the Euro-Star index are changes in input costs, output prices, carbon efficiency, finishing age, TB resistance and carcass specifications. The aim is to assist suckler farmers to breed animals that will generate a higher profit. ICBF have communicated extensively on changes to the beef indexes, including with breed societies, since the changes were...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Environmental Policy (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am acutely aware of the significant contribution that on-farm carbon sequestration, particularly through our soils, trees, and hedgerows, can make in the continued viability and sustainability of the agri-food sector. Therefore, I believe it is essential that on all on-farm sequestration is accurately reflected in the National Inventory. My Department will do its upmost to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...Carers Allowance 1048 Diet Supplement 1 Disability Allowance 1726 One Parent Family Payment 445 Farm Assist 44 Guardians Payment (Non-Contributory) 9 Heating Supplement 2 Homemakers 1 Incapacity Supplement ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (25 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Peter Fitzpatrick: 263. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of his ‘Backing Rural Ireland’ nationwide tour and meeting with farmers throughout the country, if he has taken on board farmers’ issues in relation to the over-regulation of the sector, specifically in relation to the three-crop rule, ash dieback, retaining the derogation, the duplications on farm...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (25 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this answer

Charlie McConalogue: My Department monitors information on farms and the wider agri-food sector, in collaboration with Teagasc and the Central Statistics Office (CSO), on an ongoing basis. This includes monitoring agricultural input and output prices. The CSO publish monthly Agricultural Output and Input Price Indices. These indices monitor trends in prices paid to farmers for their produce and prices paid by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (25 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Bernard Durkan: 272. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the beneficial effect to the small- and medium-sized farming community of recent supportive measures; the impact on individual farmers under 50 acres and between 50 and 100 acres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18723/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Data (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to be employed in the wood and wood-processing sector. It should be noted that the Labour Force Survey is based on the main employment a person reports in the survey. Where a part-time farmer reports their off-farm job as their main employment, they will not be recorded as working in primary agriculture. Teagasc in their annual National Farm Survey outline that up to 40% of farm...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...disease to control and eradicate. I am committed to making real progress in eradicating TB because I am acutely aware of the emotional and financial trauma associated with a TB breakdown for farmers. As of 21st April 2024, on a 12-month rolling basis herd incidence is 5.06% compared to 4.45% at the same time in 2023. In the past 12 months 5,180 TB Herds were restricted, compared to 4,605...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Costs (25 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 277. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the costs of farm inputs, including fuel and fertilisers, with a view to identifying the best way to meet the challenges of issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18728/24]