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Facility allowing users access to the annual nitrogen and phosphorus statements from Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Facility for users to access the Herd Profile Enquiry system, which gives details of the animals in your herd.
This scheme provides financial support to encourage the planting of trees on land not previously under forest.
Check out the Department of Agriculture Food, and the Marine's online services
A voluntary training scheme open to farmers who apply for BPS
Agroforestry gives land owners the flexibility to graze and even cut silage and hay while growing trees for timber in the same field.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine issues licences and approves animal semen services in order to protect animal health and improve traceability.
In order to receive funding animal welfare organisations have to meet a series of operational standards to ensure the funds are used effectively.
All registered packing centres are given a distinguishing number and are required to pay an annual registration fee.
Buildings must meet welfare requirements and facilitate internal environmental controls regarding ventilation, temperature control and air movement.
All lands where potatoes for certified seed production are to be planted must be officially sampled and tested and found free of Potato Cyst Nematodes.
Facility for users to apply for a Cattle Movement Monitoring System compliance certificate.
The herd or flock number is issued to the person acting as the keeper of the animals and does not infer ownership of lands or any animals tested or kept under that herd number.
Apply for a limestone licence here.
Apply for a Salmon Fishing Permit from the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board
Aquaculture licensing is administered through the Aquaculture and Foreshore Management Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The removal of trees or thinning of forestry requires a licence unless the type of felling planned is exempt under the law. Apply for Tree Felling Licence
Facility allowing users to apply to become a registered sea fish buyer.
These are payments to people farming land in areas designated as disadvantaged.
The disease can affect ash trees of any age and in any setting.
Details of the Central Depository employment scheme for non-EEA crewmen in parts of the Irish Commercial Sea Fishing Fleet.
All produce from third countries labelled as organic must conform to rules which cover all stages of production and processing.
Entitlements are a monetary asset and under the Basic Payment Scheme they can be transferred with or without land.
This scheme is designed to provide a direct income support to Irish farmers to underpin their continued sustainability and viability
This scheme provides income support for farmers
The scheme aims to improve the genetic merit of the national beef herd.
This scheme aims to improve the genetic merit of the beef herd.
The scheme aims to increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better data on herd performance.
Temporary financial aid for beef farmers.
The objective of the Beef Finisher Payment is to provide support for beef finishing farms in Ireland which have been severely impacted by the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This programme provides financial support for steps taken to conserve the Burren’s landscape, biodiversity, archaeology and water.
Details of current business development and grant aids for those in the fishing and seafood industries.
Facility allowing users to buy a Midland Fisheries group angling permit.
Details about the Certificate of Radioactivity Measurement, which is given to some exported foodstuffs by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Facility allowing users to access publications and resources from the COFORD Council for Forest Research and Development.
Access to data on the beneficiaries of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding.
This Scheme aims to encourage Public Bodies to establish new native woodlands on suitable bare land .
The scheme provides financial support for measures which protect trees from damage caused by deer and hares.
All equines born in the EU must be identified and issued with a passport no later than 12 months from the date of birth of the equine
The General Programme of the Equine Technical Support and Equine Breeding Scheme 2023 provides financial support to help improve quality equine breeding. The scheme also supports infrastructure in the non-thoroughbred horse sector.
This scheme aims to improve competitiveness and reduce market fluctuations that affect producers’ incomes.
Beef Carcass Classification Scheme is to ensure a common classification standard throughout the European Union.
The ultimate aim of these innovation partnerships is to road-test new ideas and practices which can then be used more widely by farmers and others to improve productivity and enhance resource efficiency.
Details on the work of the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council in promoting animal welfare in agriculture.
Facility for users to find a registered veterinary premises, practitioner or nurse.
The purpose of the Fodder Support Scheme (FSS) is to incentivise and support farmers to grow sufficient grass and conserve sufficient fodder (silage and/or hay) for the 2022 winter
Forest roads improve the economic viability of forests by improving access for harvesting
This scheme plays an important role in Ireland’s transition to a low carbon future by supporting the production of sustainable and renewable wood fibre.
This scheme promotes environmentally-friendly farming
Up-to-date information on the average price paid for animals in 24 of the meat factories approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Goat herd registers record details of the number of goats on a farm and details of their movements
Payment to farmers for helping to protect the environment.
Guidance and advice on farm safety from the Health and Safety Authority.
This scheme provides financial support to farmers who take steps on their lands to protect hen harrier populations.
The scheme assists beekeepers with the detection of pests and diseases in the colony even at low levels of infection or infestation.
You must notify the Department of Agriculture about all imports of bees from other European Union member states at least 24 hours before the consignment’s arrival in the Republic of Ireland.
Central Tyre Inflation systems allow vehicle operators to electronically select the most suitable tyre pressure from the cab while the truck is in motion.
News and research from Inshore Fisheries Management.
The LPIS is the department’s land database which underpins payments to farmers under area-based schemes.
Marts must meet the standards set out in the licence.
The Dairy Beef Calf Programme supports beef farmers who are rearing calves from the dairy herd.
This scheme provides income support to people setting up a new farm holding.
In effect a farmer must not exceed 2 dairy cows per hectare without a derogation but can farm at almost 3 cows per hectare if approved for a derogation.
This scheme provides financial support to farmers to encourage organic production.
The website provides information on organic seeds, vegetative propagation material and seed potatoes.
The system allows the breeder of new varieties of agricultural, horticultural and ornamental plants to legally register the right to control the propagation and marketing of those varieties.
Only hatching eggs obtained in accordance with a permit issued by the Department may be incubated at a licensed poultry hatchery.
This is a payment to farmers for growing beans, peas, and lupins.
These animals are an important resource of livestock heritage which need to be conserved as a vital genetic resource for future generations and the benefit of agriculture.
If you wish to register should read the pig welfare requirement booklet.
The aim of this European Union regulation is to enhance public health protection by setting out the responsibilities of food producers.
Registration is required under European Union regulations aimed at protecting plant health.
The Organic Operator must notify the details of their organic enterprise to the Department.
Facility that allows users to register the birth of a calf.
As part of the application process, duck egg producers must confirm that they will comply with food and hygiene regulations.
This scheme involves Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United States which funds collaborative research projects.
The Results Based Environment Agri Pilot Programme (REAP) is an agri-environment pilot project that pays farmers to maintain and improve the environmental conditions of their land.
The scheme ensures seed is produced, multiplied and marketed according to European Union regulations while maintaining the genetic integrity of the product.
The Department has a team of inspectors throughout the country who implement the certification scheme for seed potatoes.
This scheme provides financial support to farmers for taking extra steps to improve the welfare of their flock.
The Straw Incorporation Measure is a payment for chopping straw and incorporating it into the soil.
Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes provide grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment.
Information relating to the TB Eradication Scheme
If you are trading in live animals or products of animal origin, the person responsible for the consignment will also need access to the online system ‘TRACES'
Facility for registered foresters to track forestry applications.
Access to a number of guidance videos from agfood.ie.
This is a payment made to young farmers educated in agriculture to help them succeed in farming.
This scheme improves efficiency, drives growth and creates environmental benefits.