Rural Development

2010-09-02

IFA Rural Development Chairman, Tom Turley has urged the Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith to immediately notify the 9,000 farmers who applied for the AEOS of their acceptance into the new agri-environmental scheme.

2010-08-05

IFA PRESIDENT CRITICISES ATTEMPTS TO STERILISE COUNTRYSIDE

Addressing the media at the Horse Show in Dublin this afternoon (Thurs), IFA President John Bryan said 15 years of REPS has enhanced the rural environment and supported the development of one of the most sustainable farming systems in the world.

2010-08-04

SINGLE FARM PAYMENT ADVANCE OCTOBER 16TH – IFA

Following a meeting on the Charter of Farmer Rights in Portlaoise, IFA Deputy President Eddie Downey said senior Department officials have indicated that an advance on the Single Farm Payment will be secured and they are confident of payment from October 16th

2010-08-03

FUNDING OF FARM SCHEMES VITAL FOR FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE - IFA

In meetings with the Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith and the Department of the Taoiseach this week, IFA President John Bryan highlighted the importance of maintaining Government funding for vital farm schemes, including REPS, AEOS the Suckler Cow and Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, to underpin the recovery of the agriculture sector in 2011 and beyond.

2010-07-28

FARMERS SHOULD APPEAL AREA AID PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED

IFA Rural Development Chairman Tom Turley has encouraged farmers who have received letters from the Department of Agriculture outlining reductions in their land area, Single Farm Payment and Disadvantaged Areas to appeal their case to the Department of Agriculture.