Pauline Tully

To propose a budget of €2M should be provided to initiate a pilot Spent Mushroom Compost scheme.

IFA propose that continued funding for the Johnes programme should be provided in an agreed funding model.

To propose that Government must commit to developing and contributing in a funding model for a National IBR programme that equitably recognises all costs associated with the programme and includes proportionate contributions from all identified beneficiaries.

To propose that financial support is required for the implementation of a parasite control programme on farms.

To propose that the commitment given to farmers by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) to reduce the VAT rate on veterinary vaccines to 0% must be honoured.

To propose that Government must commit to utilising the €33.5m allocation for the upgrading of the Regional Veterinary Laboratory network and the enhancements to the services to farmers from the RVL network and provide a realistic time frame to deliver these enhancements.

To propose that the the entire fallen animal collection system should be reviewed to identify the most effective and efficient means to ensure farmers can meet their legal obligations to dispose of fallen animals efficiently at a competitive price.

To propose the establishment of a 5-year Tillage Survival Scheme with an annual payment of €250/ha for commercial tillage farmers, costing c.€65.75m.::That, following the publication of the Tillage Vision Group report in May 2024, a 5-year plan to ensure the economic survival of…

To propose that a payment of €400/ha should be paid on land converted into tillage in year 1 with a maintenance payment of €250/ha following in year 2. Land entered into any such scheme must remain in tillage for a 5-year period.

To propose that increased investment needs to be made toward developing suitable markets and outlets for existing organic produce and the projected increase coming onto the market in the coming years.::Funding for the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and…

To propose that with regards to the Aquaculture Policy and Legislative reform – that to achieve the objectives and specific actions outlined in the Seafood Development Programme 2021-2027 and the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture, it is now critical that a…

To propose a full review of the Forestry Programme. Committing 32% of productive land area to biodiversity and broadleaf planting is excessive, impacting farm commercial viability.::To propose that if any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as…

To propose that the introduction of a Roadside Ash Tree Removal Fund to support the safe removal of diseased roadside ash trees safely is urgently required.

To highlight that under 2.1.3. of State Aid Guidelines, aid for the prevention and restoration of damage to forests IFA is seeking the inclusion of aid in the form of compensation and annual premium per hectare may be granted to cover the costs of income foregone and…

To propose an appropriate compensation scheme funded independently of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), is required to ensure farmers currently affected by designation are adequately compensated for the farming restrictions placed on them and to account for a loss of…