Ireland Dept. of Agriculture Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 12, 2017 - 01:02 GMT

Creed Leads Government of Ireland Trade Mission to Japan and South Korea

This weekend, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D. will lead a week-long Government of Ireland Agri-Food trade mission to Japan and South Korea. Both countries are significant net importers of food, and critical target markets …

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Published on November 9, 2017 - 17:55 GMT

Wild Animals banned in Circuses - Creed

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D, today signed regulations that will ban the use of wild animals in circuses. Commenting on the measure which will come into effect on January 1st 2018, Minister Creed said “The use of …

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Published on November 9, 2017 - 13:40 GMT

Minister Doyle Launches Horticulture Investment Scheme

Andrew Doyle T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Horticulture, today announced the opening of the 2018 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture …

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Published on November 6, 2017 - 17:40 GMT

Creed expresses concern on Beef Quota in Mercusor

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed TD has today expressed his concern about a Mercusor trade deal that could seriously disadvantage the Irish and European beef sector. The Minister was speaking at a meeting of the European …

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Published on November 3, 2017 - 12:35 GMT

Burren Programme - Creed announces opening of final tranche to applicants

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, has announced the opening of Tranche 3 of the Burren Programme for applications from interested farmers. The Burren Programme is one of a suite of locally-led schemes being rolled out by …

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Published on November 2, 2017 - 16:08 GMT

Leanann an Comhrac in aghaidh Cur Amú Fógraíonn Creed Dhá Thionscadal Nua chun Cur Amú Bia a Chomhrac

D’fhógair an tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara, Michael Creed, T.D. go mbronnfar cistiú ar dhá thionscadal i mbliana ó Chiste Nuálaíochta agus Forbartha Tuaithe a Roinne, do thionscnaimh atá dírithe ar dhramhaíl bhia a laghdú a ghineann gnólachtaí bia, …

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Published on November 2, 2017 - 12:02 GMT

War on Waste Continues Creed Announces Two New Projects to Tackle Food Waste

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has announced that two projects will receive funding this year from his Department’s Rural Innovation and Development Fund, for initiatives aimed at reducing food waste generated by …

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Published on November 1, 2017 - 16:16 GMT

N & P Statements to September 2017 now available

The Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine has announced that Nitrogen and Phosphorus statements (N&P Statements) for the period January to September 2017 are now available on the Department’s online system www.agfood.ie. These statements are …

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Published on November 1, 2017 - 15:34 GMT

Creed Publishes the Indecon Report of The Economic Review Of The Irish Harness Racing Sector

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., today published the Indecon Review of the Irish Harness Racing Sector. Commenting on the Review, the Minister said; “I am delighted to be able to publish this report which will provide the …

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Published on October 31, 2017 - 16:25 GMT

Fógraíonn an tAire Creed gur cuireadh tús le hÍocaíochtaí faoin gClár um Aistriú Eolais

D’fhógair an tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara, Michael Creed, TD, inniu gur cuireadh tús le híocaíochtaí i dtaca le Bliain 1 den Chlár um Aistriú Eolais. Dúirt an tAire commented “Tá gliondar croí orm a dheimhniú go bhfuil tús curtha anois le híocaíochtaí …

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Published on October 31, 2017 - 12:03 GMT

Minister Creed Announces Commencement of Payments under the Knowledge Transfer Programme

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today announced that payments in respect of Year 1 of the Knowledge Transfer Programme have commenced. The Minister commented “I am delighted to confirm that payments under the Knowledge …

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Published on October 28, 2017 - 17:38 GMT

Minister Creed Congratulates Aidan O'Brien on World Record

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine extends his congratulations to Aidan O’Brien who achieved a new world record for the number of Group/Grade 1 winners in a calendar year. Minister Creed said ‘I would like to extend my congratulations to …

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Published on October 25, 2017 - 13:47 GMT

Ministers Creed and Harris launch iNAP - Ireland's National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2017-2020

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D. and the Minister for Health, Simon Harris T.D. today (Wednesday) launched iNAP, Ireland’s first ‘One Health’ National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2017-2020. The launch of …

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Published on October 24, 2017 - 13:59 GMT

Doyle welcomes "Talking Hardwoods" Forestry Event

Mr. Andrew Doyle, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry today opened the ‘Talking Hardwoods’ 2017 event at the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. The Minister commented “I am …

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Published on October 22, 2017 - 12:43 GMT

Minister Creed Announces Grant Awards of Over €1.8m for Research Projects in the Area of Sustainability

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., today announced awards of over €1.8m for Irish researchers collaborating in major international research projects. The key areas of research relate to greenhouse gas mitigation and …

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Published on October 19, 2017 - 16:16 GMT

Finance Bill Protects Family Farm Transactions - Creed

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed TD today welcomed two key measures in the Finance bill in relation to stamp duty on agricultural land transactions: the extension for three years of Consanguinity Relief for inter-family farm …

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Published on October 19, 2017 - 12:19 GMT

Update on the response by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to Ex-Storm Ophelia

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been working with all other Government Departments and agencies at the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group (NECG) to support an effective whole-of-Government response to Hurricane Ophelia. …

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Published on October 18, 2017 - 11:53 GMT

Update on the response by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to Ex-Storm Ophelia 18 October 2017

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been working with all other Government Departments and agencies at the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group (NECG) to support an effective whole-of-Government response to Hurricane Ophelia. …

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Published on October 17, 2017 - 16:41 GMT

Update on Response to Hurricane Ophelia - Creed

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has today [Tuesday] updated cabinet colleagues on his Departments response to Hurricane Ophelia. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been represented by senior officials at the National …

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Published on October 17, 2017 - 11:40 GMT

Minister Creed Announces Advance Payment of €700 Million to 111,000 Farmers Under the 2017 Basic Payments Scheme

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today announced the commencement of advance payments under the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the Greening Payment. The Minister said “I am particularly pleased that these payments, …

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