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Tirlán supported over 19,000 jobs in 2022 – EY report
Kelsey Daly
The study shows the relevance and importance of agriculture as Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and a significant driver of employment in rural areas.
23 May 2023 News
Credit unions to offer farmers loans up to €300,000
Farmers seeking larger loans will soon be able to access finance from a number of select Credit Unions.
16 May 2023 News
NI solar suppliers feel disadvantaged due to lack of grants
While interest in solar PV in Northern Ireland is at an all-time high, suppliers of solar PV systems say they feel left behind compared with those south of the border due to the lack of grants.
NI farm borrowings fall to five-year low
The level of debt accrued on NI farms fell to a five-year low point in 2022, with fewer loans being applied for.
10 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Target windfall tax revenues at renewable uptake - MREF chair
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation claimed farmers could potentially become 'climate champions' with the right supports.
23 April 2023 News
Farm renewable opportunities just getting started
Stephen Robb previews this springs special Renewable Energy focus feature which aims to shine a light on the potential renewable energy opportunities for farmers.
19 April 2023 Renewables
Organic TAMS now open with grant aid of 60%
The Organic Capital Investment Scheme is the fourth scheme opened as part of the phased rollout of TAMS III.
19 April 2023 News
One-week extension to seed and chipping potato grant aid deadline
The deadline for the seed and chipping potato investment scheme has been pushed back a week.
13 April 2023 News
TAMS Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme opens for applications
The third scheme under the new TAMS III has been opened for pig and poultry farmers.
11 April 2023 Schemes
Farm planning process issues
Planning permission - surely there has to be some sense and logic brought to this issue.
5 April 2023 Viewpoints
TAMS III opens for 168 investments
The Department of Agriculture has opened applications for the TAMS III Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage Scheme (AWNSS).
29 March 2023 News
Another part of TAMS jigsaw
It now seems clear that any TAMS capital investment in slurry storage or underpasses etc won’t begin until the autumn.
29 March 2023 Viewpoints