Services

This programme cuts cases of the illness in the national herd through the testing of newborn calves.

The 2020 cattle/sheep breeding infrastructure programme is delivered by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) which provides breeding services to farmers.

2021 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector

Facility allowing users access to the annual nitrogen and phosphorus statements from Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Facility that allows users to complete, submit and view Basic Payment Scheme applications online.

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.

The Agriculture Appeals Office provides an appeals service to farmers who are dissatisfied with decisions of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on schemes operated by the Department.

This scheme provided low-cost flexible working capital finance to help farmers deal with change in the sterling exchange rate and lower commodity prices in 2016 and 2017.

Agroforestry gives land owners the flexibility to graze and even cut silage and hay while growing trees for timber in the same field.

Supports are available for the storage of pigmeat, sheepmeat and beef when the price falls below a benchmark level in any EU member state.

If you deal with Animal By Products you must follow all appropriate rules and regulations.

Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is committed to high quality animal health surveillance.

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.

The scheme gives financial aid to farmers to help improve animal welfare and production conditions.

All registered packing centres are given a distinguishing number and are required to pay an annual registration fee.

The health certificate contains information on the planned journey and the medical condition of the animals.

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.

How to apply for a pathogen licence in Ireland

Apply for a Salmon Fishing Permit from the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board

Facility allowing users to apply to become a registered sea fish buyer.

These harbours are managed and operated by the State to promote sea fishing and related industries as well as other economic and social development such leisure facilities.

To obtain approval, an establishment must submit an application to the Department and pay the designated fee to cover inspection.

You must seek approval for events or temporary activities at the State’s Fishery Harbour Centres.

A Notification of Intent Form should be completed by the food business operator.

These are payments to people farming land in areas designated as disadvantaged.

This scheme provides payments to people farming on offshore islands.

Farmers or people acting on their behalf must complete a training programme and hold the correct licence.

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.

This scheme provides income support for farmers.

Entitlements are a monetary asset and under the Basic Payment Scheme they can be transferred with or without land.

This programme provides financial support to farmers for using technology and genomics to improve the national herd.

The scheme supports farmers who use technology and genomics to improve the national 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 cuts cases of the illness in the national herd through the testing of newborn calves.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine contributed €9million to the fund, ensuring at least 40% of the €300m fund will be available to food businesses.

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.

This scheme provides grant aid to farmers to help them buy new equipment for the rearing of dairy bred calves.

The app allows you to increase your productivity by completing calf registrations wherever you are.

Details about the Certificate of Radioactivity Measurement, which is given to some exported foodstuffs by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Funded by DAFM, research proposals are sought that consider the connections and synergies between rural and urban areas with a focus on an Irish city as a test bed and driver for a sustainable, healthy and regenerative food production and circular bioeconomy system.

Facility allowing users to access publications and resources from the COFORD Council for Forest Research and Development.

The grant is aimed at covering part of the legal, advisory and financial services costs of setting up the partnership agreement.

Access to data on the beneficiaries of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding.

Use the database to find out how any Commonage Framework Plan changes may affect your farming.

The programme supports research that can lead to sustainable employment, encourage innovation and promote environmental harmony.

This scheme provides financial help to farmers in milk production to establish their enterprises and keep up-to-date with new technology.

The scheme provides financial support for measures which protect trees from damage caused by deer and hares.

Owners can have their boat removed from the register when a vessel is actually or constructively lost.

Meat producers can apply for a derogation from the temperature rule under certain conditions.

Screening is the cost-free process where the Department examines the proposed activities for environmental impact to determine if they can go ahead without the need for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

This scheme provides financial support for projects aimed at improving quality equine production through research into equine diseases.

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

This scheme provides financial support for projects in both the thoroughbred and non-thoroughbred sectors.

This scheme provides financial support to help improve quality equine breeding and also supports infrastructure in the non-thoroughbred horse sector.

This scheme aims to improve competitiveness and reduce market fluctuations that affect producers’ incomes.

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.

The full selection of European Maritime and Fisheries Fund schemes are available here.

Details on the work of the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council in promoting animal welfare in agriculture.

This measure is an EU regulation aimed at protecting the food chain.

A fertilizer licence allows you to spread a new type of fertilizer on your land.

Farm Advisory System (FAS )

Facility for users to find a registered veterinary premises, practitioner or nurse.

Forest roads improve the economic viability of forests by improving access for harvesting.

If a person is dissatisfied with a decision of the Minister or an officer of the Minister, they may submit an appeal.

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.

The owner of lands afforested under the Afforestation Grant and Premium Schemes must give advance notice to the Department’s Forestry Division of any intention to sell or transfer ownership.

The scheme is designed to help achieve the planting levels set out in the Forestry Programme 2014-2020 and in particular to help achieve a broadleaf planting target of 30%.

This scheme provides financial support for educational programmes which instruct current and future forestry workers on key issues in the sector such as establishing forests and health and safety.

This scheme supports the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources for food and agriculture.

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.

This scheme promotes environmentally-friendly farming.

The grants also allow beekeeper federations to inform the public about the importance of bees in maintaining Irish biodiversity and crop production.

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.

Importers and exporters of regulated wood commodities into the EU must register with the Department.

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.

An overview of how to import composite food products.

An overview of how to import milk and milk products.

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.

This scheme provides financial aid to producers to encourage environmentally friendly practices.

Links to find information on Irish harbours and their infrastructure.

This scheme helps to maintain a sufficient reserve of pure-bred breeding stock.

The Backweston Laboratory Complex has been developed to provide a laboratory infrastructure to support the diagnostic, regulatory and research and development functions necessary.

The LPIS is the department’s land database which underpins payments to farmers under area-based schemes.

Applications for an import licence must be submitted at least 5 working days in advance of import.

Marts must meet the standards set out in the licence.

This scheme provides financial aid to farmers to help buy new equipment for the spreading of slurry.

Reports issued by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board and its roles and objectives.

The Marine Institute is responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation.

A range of government departments and agencies have a role in the promotion and funding of marine research.

Links to organisations involved in water safety, including training.

This portal brings together information on the full range of open international markets and products, and the relevant certification conditions, in a user-friendly format for exporters

The control programme certifies dairy products for export to third-country markets.

Pig keepers are legally obliged to return their census form each year to the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine.

This scheme provides income support to people setting up a new farm holding.

This scheme provides income support for young farmers setting up farms.

Keepers are legally obliged to return their census form each year to the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine.

This scheme promotes the protection of Ireland’s native woodlands and biodiversity.

This scheme provides financial assistance to create woodland amenities for local communities.

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 Call is seeking proposals to develop new ways of approaching problems, opportunities or challenges, particularly but not exclusively environmental or climate related.

This scheme provides financial support to farmers to encourage organic production.

The website provides information on organic seeds, vegetative propagation material and seed potatoes.

How to import pet food and dog chews.

How to travel to and from Ireland with pets.

This scheme helps farmers upgrade equipment in order to comply with animal welfare standards.

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.

Plant Passports are needed when transporting plants and certain wood products.

Only hatching eggs obtained in accordance with a permit issued by the Department may be incubated at a licensed poultry hatchery.

Anyone who keeps poultry in Ireland must register their premises with the Department of Agriculture.

In Ireland the main users are in the papermaking and in the chemical industries.

The scheme is aimed at opening up new markets and to diversifying trading partners.

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.

Farmers can avail of a number of financial supports aimed at encouraging and maintain the development of farm partnerships.

Use the form to register as a free range or barn-reared poultry meat producer.

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.

This measure is required under EU law and is aimed at protecting animal and human health by preventing the spread of certain diseases known as Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE).

You will not be able to sell your produce legally without this registration.

Facility that allows users to register the birth of a calf.

The EORI online registration service allows you to register for an EORI number online.

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.’

As part of the application process, duck egg producers must confirm that they will comply with food and hygiene regulations.

In order to be registered, a forester must achieve specific qualifications and have the required technical ability to perform the role.

You can make a report to the Department if you suspected an outbreak of quarantine pests and diseases or alien invasive species.

This scheme involves Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United States which funds collaborative research projects.

This scheme helps farmers to trade in sheep and goats for breeding purposes by providing information on the scrapie status of their animals.

The vessel owner must complete a sea fishing boat licence application form.

A list of seafood services.

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.

The seed scheme is aimed at increasing Ireland’s self-sufficiency in tree seed production.

The majority of samples come from seed merchants, farmers and the general public.

This service helps representatives of a deceased farmer to secure outstanding payments and deal with other paperwork.

Recognised share farming agreements are fully compliant with direct payment support schemes.

Sheep Flock Registers record details of the number of goats on a farm and details of their movements.

This scheme provides financial support to farmers for taking extra steps to improve the welfare of their flock.

Sign up to texts or emails from the department.

The stud book records the animal’s lineage, detailing all their known antecedents. Non-pedigree equines are not eligible for entry in a studbook.

Existing partnerships that are registered with the Department can transfer to the succession farm partnership register by fulfilling the additional criteria required by the incentive.

Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes provide grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment.

The scheme provides financial support to farmers to help them improve competitiveness and efficiency.

Facility for registered foresters to track forestry applications.

How to import untreated wool and hair produced from animals.

This is an EU quality scheme which aims to protect the names of specific products to promote their unique characteristics, linked to their geographical origin as well as traditional know-how.

The rules are in place to safeguard public health and animal health and welfare.

Check out the Department of Agriculture and Food's online services.

Access to a number of guidance videos from agfood.ie.

One document can be used for a number of wild game, but only when they were shot by the same hunter in the same locality within a reasonable timeframe such as a day's shoot.

How to import wild land mammals and farmed rabbits.

The scheme helps to create an uneven canopy structure with the aim of producing high quality, high value logs.

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.