Dairy farmers unhappy over proposed changes to TAMS
The IFA has described the exclusion of the dairy equipment scheme from TAMS in the consultation document for the CAP strategic plan as ‘active discrimination against the dairy sector.’ IFA National Dairy Chairman Stephen Arthur said the Department is quick to forget the vital importance of the dairy sector to…
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…
More flexibility with Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. has today confirmed further flexibilities for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme, commonly known as TAMS. The flexibilities are being introduced to make it easier for farmers and their agents to continue to participate in this scheme where…
Farming: Caution on DVO lab, welcome for TAMS meal bin extension
The national vicechairman of ther IFA Sheep Committee has stressed the importance of keeping the pressure on to ensure the District Veterinary Laboratory remains open. It follows recent comments by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed that it’s ‘unlikely’ any laboratories will be closed. Leitrim-based IFA official Kevin Comiskey is welcoming the…
Fianna Fail agriculture spokesman claims €300m in TAMS payments unpaid to farmers
A Donegal TD says more than €300m of funding under a scheme for farmers remains unspent. Deputy Charlie McConalogue, the Fianna Fail spokesperson on Agricuture, says that under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme, better known as TAMS, only €92.4m has been allocated from the €395m fund.