Minister Creed says his department will continue to address fodder issues as they arise
Minister Michael Creed says at least 17 approved importers are sanctioned to bring fodder into the country. He was speaking and responding to local TDs queries this week on the fodder crisis and other queries at the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee meeting in Leinster House this week. The department has approved…
Creed: Government committed to tackling climate change
The Minister for Agriculture says the government is committed to tackling climate change. Minister Michael Creed has also rejected claims by An Taisce recently that he misled the Dail by downplaying the emissions figures coming from the dairy sector. The dairy sector is one of the main offenders in agriculture…
Ireland 2040 climate change plan to reduce agriculture emissions
A new fund to tackle climate change is launching today coming on the heels of a report that ranks Ireland as the 2nd worst EU nation at tackling climate change. It’s part of the Ireland 2040 Plan and aims to reduce carbon emissions in agriculture with the theme of ‘Empowering…
Farmers need to know if fodder transport payments can be backdated
Farmers are calling for clarification from the Minister for Agriculture on whether the new fodder transport payments can be backdated. Hauliers also want to ensure that VAT will not be applied to the subsidy. Minister Michael Creed announed the details of the long-awaited scheme yesterday. While farming organisations have welcomed…
Donegal County Council offices remain open today for flood victims
Donegal County Council offices are remaining open today to help people affected by the flooding. Road repair crews have been working hard to re-open the main routes hit by flood damage. Director of Services with Donegal County Council is John McLoughlin: While the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed says the…
Leitrim TD laments lack of funding for young farmers
A Leitrim TD is calling on Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to rethink his decision to provide little or no funding in the national reserve. Sinn Fein spokesperson for Agriculture Martin Kenny thinks that the lack of funding will leave young farmers struggling. Kenny spoke to Ocean FM news to…