Darragh O'Brien

To meet with local public representatives and request their support for the removal of the Chair of Bord Bia.

Support for forest owners as ESB Networks seeks to widen forestry corridors for power lines as part of its grid resilience plan.

Young farmer focused submission including detail on - Nutrient balance at individual farm level -Improved nutrient distribution on fragmented farms -Commentary on increased slurry and soiled water storage capacity requirement -Chemical nitrogen allowances for grassland and…

The EU systems to allow the EUDR to be implemented properly are not ready. IGFA lobbied to postpone the implementation date by 12 months to avoid hugely negative impacts on the market for feed manufacturers and farmers.

Seeking adequate consultation with the forest sector by Government and ESB Networks regarding the implementation of the ESB winter Grid Resilience Plan and works that will impact forest owners.

NCI shared the DAFM launch with Minister Martin Heydon as he launched the opening of the call for applications for ACORNS 11 (Accelerating the Creation of Rural Nascent Start-Ups). The programme has supported over 550 women in rural Ireland over the last ten years.…

Seeking more inclusive consultation in relation to planned Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025

extension to allow for more inclusive consultation in relation to planned Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025 being proposed under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme by Circol ELT on behalf of the Department…

Meeting with the RSA to discuss any proposed changes to W licenses

ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry

To highlight how the proposed increases in the non-domestic water tariffs will disproportionately impact the most vulnerable of farm families, extensive farmers on fragmented holdings with multiple water connections.::To highlight that the latest Teagasc Farm Survey , which was…

To highlight that the nitrates derogation is of huge importance to the Irish agri-food sector and the wider economy. The derogation allows grassland farmers to maximise the advantages of our grass-based system while somewhat balancing the significant economic disadvantages they…

Increase awareness of the importance of agtech as an intrinsic part of a sustainable agriculture ecosystem, and identify areas in Budget 2025 which might help enable agtech to fulfill its potential. This includes VAT refund policy for farm investments, optimising operation and…

Improving the visibility among politicians ahead of the General Election of the Irish agtech ecosystem, and increase awareness of its importance to support greater levels of environmental, economic and social sustainability of agriculture.

Extend working dates for Agricultural Contractors