McConalogue rejects claims new food strategy is not environmentally friendly
The Agriculture Minister is insisting the Government’s new food strategy plan is environmentally friendly. The ten year strategy aims to see Ireland become a world leader in Sustainable Food Systems. Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says it will reduce the amount of chemical fertilizers used in soil and reduce our carbon…
McConalogue outlines changes to TAMS costings
Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has announced the finalisation of the review of the TAMS reference costs which was carried as part of a periodic review of costs. TAMS, or Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes, continue to be a beneficial scheme to farmers. The increase in reference costs for…
Agriculture minister urged to implement recommendations for appeals system
Calls are being made on Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to implemented the recommendations of the Independent Review of the Department appeals system. The calls have been made by the IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe. The independent review group was established in response to concerns about the…
McConalogue says fur farmers will be compensated
Cabinet has approved a ban on fur farming to take effect from early next year. It will mean the closure of three mink farms in Laois, Kerry and Donegal, housing some 120,000 animals. Donegal TD and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says those farmers will be compensated: https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/15mcconalogue-fur-clip-sd.mp3
McConalogue says he’s working to alleviate impact of cuts to fish quota
Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says he is working to improve Ireland’s fishing quota, after it was adjusted post-Brexit. Fishermen, including those based in Killybegs, Co Donegal, say the reduced quota imposed by the European Commission will cost thousands of jobs unless the Government takes action. Minister McConalogue…
Minister reminds farmers of deadline for various schemes
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has today reminded farmers that the deadline for submitting their 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications online is midnight on Monday 17th May. This is also the deadline for the related submission of applications for Transfer of…
€400,000 for towns, villages in Donegal
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue, has welcomed €400,000 in funding for towns and villages across Donegal. Minister McConalogue said the funding is about helping communities get back on their feet and adapt to the ongoing challenges that Covid-19 presents. He said it will…