Tag: Farming

Food Wise 2025 is a statement of intent for our agri-food industry

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that Food Wise 2025, Ireland’s ten year strategy for the agri-food Sector, announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney TD, is a strong statement of the potential of the agri-food sector in leading Ireland’s economic recovery.   “With over 350 recommendations, Food Wise 2025 sets out a comprehensive plan…

53 farmers in Dublin apply for GLAS

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the news that 53 farmers in Dublin have applied for the first tranche of GLAS funding, Ireland’s new agri-environment scheme, co funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.   The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, has confirmed that 53 farmers in Dublin have…

New Organic Farming Scheme is now open for applications

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said that the new Organic Farming Scheme, launched by the Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Tom Hayes TD, will support farmers who wish to avail of the growing market opportunities in the organic food sector.   “I am pleased that the Organic Farming Scheme…