Martin Heydon

Minister would bring forward outcomes and learnings from the project to Farm Safety Policy

FarmConnect is a pilot programme funded under the European Innovation Partnership and Department of Agriculture. This meeting updated the Department about the success of the pilot programme to date and a proposal was made to the Minister at this meeting to mainstream the…

Due to significant work demands and expectations from our farmer clients, ACA sought an extension to the ACRES deadline, to permit advisors more time to submit applications for clients.

An extension to the outlined deadlines and approved funding through the Woodland Support Programme to be permitted to be used in 2023 rather than 2022.

Update and seek support from the Minister for an extension to the end date of the European Innovation Partnership funded project Small Biogas Demonstration Project

Looking for a program to support an increase farm safety among young farmers who work longer hours in order to develop and expand

Secure additional funding in 2023 budget for the measures proposed in the Horse Sport Ireland pre-budget submission

To highlight the challenges facing Irish equine sector::To engage with Members of the Oireachtas visiting the National & World Ploughing Championships::To highlight the key points in the Horse Sport Ireland Budget 2023 Submission

Discussion and support for expanding education and specialist training opportunities in the Irish veterinary sector

To highlight that Agri-environment schemes are a critical source of income each year for family farms, contributing to the enhancement of our environment, while improving the environmental and economic sustainability of our farming enterprises. The new proposed Agri-Climate…

To highlight the challenges facing Irish farmers::To engage with Members of the Oireachtas visiting the IFA stand to highlight the key points in the IFA Budget 2023 Submission.::To listen to farmers' concerns regarding rising costs, Brexit and sectoral emissions targets.

To highlight the farmers perspective on delivering and implementing Food Vision.::To highlight the significant concerns that IFA have on the proposed level of nitrogen reduction in the Dairy Report. IFA views that the proposed reduction of 27-30%as too high - a reduction of this…

That the Office proposed under the Bill should be called the National Food Regulator.::That the maximum fine for offences under the terms of the Bill be increased to €10million or 10 per cent of global turnover, whichever is greater, to act as a deterrent.::The key…

To showcase the best of Irish Potatoes.::To highlight that with input costs at an all-time high, combined with uncertainty in the supply chain and a tough season for potato growers, now more than ever potato farmers need the market to return a fair price that makes their farms…

Invitation to An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to address the 68th IFA AGM in his role as Taoiseach.::Invitation to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to attend the 68th IFA AGM::Invitation to Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food…