Martin Heydon

Inclusion in TAMS and a contribution from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund

Securing funds for the national rural network

Circulation of the ICOS Pre Budget Submission detailing recommendations related to co-operative enterprises, the agri-food sector and the bio-economy.

To set out ICMSA's position on agriculture and rural development matters.

To update the Minister on the potential for start up bioenergy businesses in Kildare as part of the JTF project and to lobby for an extended end date to the EIP Small Biogas Demonstration Project.

Increased funding for the land mobility service::Provision of support for young farmers as well as driving generational renewal to have a major effect on the environmental impact of agriculture.::provision of a national rural forum::provision of a national network

To outline the position of ACA on any proposal to fund the public advisory service to recruit new farm advisors.

Secure the extension of the AETS training programme including associated funds up to the 31st of December 2022

Seek DAFM support for the following: continue the Farm Enviromental Study in 2023, support of ACA Head office to mirror the supports provided to the public advisory service, continuation of the ACA Organic programme and provide the NMP system and other IT tools to members…

To highlight that the Silage Support Scheme is an important first step for the drystock sector, which is under significant pressure to build up feed stocks for next winter.::To seek that the Minister brings forward targeted measures for dairy farmers as some are tied into fixed…

IFA's contribution at the Conference outlined IFA's proposals for CAP Co-Funding, the urgency to regulate the Retail Sector with promised legislation as per the Programme For Government and the need for support for suckler farmers.…

IFA received an invitation from Minister of State Martin Heydon to participate in an online training session.

To seek a meeting with Minister of State Martin Heydon to discuss inclusion of Equine support in CAP 2023-2027 Scheme.::To address potential horse welfare issues, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), horse tractability, end of horse life options and engaging with industry…

To invite Minister McConalogue to attend Farm Safety Event in Donegal on 20th July.::To Invite Minister of State Martin Heydon to attend Farm Safety event in Wicklow on 15th July.

To influence change in policies for Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy