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Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

We aim to help by provide income and market supports to underpin the rural economy, the environment, and the agri-food sector.

Who we are?

Our mission is to serve the government and people of Ireland by leading, developing and regulating the agri-food sector, protecting public health and optimising social, economic and environmental benefits. 

We aim to: 

  • promote and safeguard public, animal and plant health and animal welfare for the benefit of consumers producers and wider society

  • provide the optimum policy framework for the sustainable development of the agri-food sector 

  • deliver a sustainable, growth driven sector focused on competitiveness and innovation driven by a skilled workforce delivering value added products in line with market demands

 

Who we service?

  • Primary producers across the agri-food sector
  • Businesses across the agri-food sector 

What we do?

  • We formulate national and EU policies to support the strategic development of the agri-food sector
  • We regulate the sector to ensure it operates to the highest standards
  • We design schemes and deliver supports for the sector, in collaboration with stakeholders
  • We seek to be innovative and adaptive in the delivery of our services

At a glance

Focus
  • Support, fund agri-food sector
  • Sustainable agri-food sector
Sectors
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Marine
  • Primary Producers
  • Industries across agri-food sector
Network
  • 12 offices nationwide
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Get guidance on the EU Deforestation Regulation

Advice - EU Deforestation Regulation

Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 of the European Parliament and of the Council, adopted on 31 May 2023, sets out rules on the placing on the European Union market and the export from the EU of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation. 

  • Supply chain actors involved in relevant commodities and products are placed on the EU market, made available in the EU, or exported from the EU.

Education & Training

Access financial support for sustainable forest management

Woodland Improvement Scheme

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Ireland runs the Woodland Improvement Scheme (WIS) to provide financial support to forest owners for sustainable forest management practices. This helps meet the goals of both producing wood products and conserving the environment.

You may be eligible if:

  • You are an individual applicant or company

  • You must be the owner, leaseholder or joint manager of the land at the time of the application.

Grants

Organic Farming Scheme

Organic Farming Scheme

A programme that supports farmers who are converting to or continuing organic farming practices. The schemes goals are to encourage organic food production, reduce the environmental impact of farming and improve animal welfare. 

You may be eligible if:

  • You wish to produce livestock and crop products in line with European Union organic standards and have completed an approved training course.

Grants

Support to address generational imbalances in farming

Collaborative Farming Grant

This scheme is specifically aimed at encouraging best practice in intergenerational land transfer in order to address, among other things, significant generational imbalances in farming.

You may be eligible if:

  • You are a farmer aged 60 or above that has a minimum of three hectares and two years’ farming experience.

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Grants

Access support and guidance under the CAP Strategic Plan

CAP Network Ireland

CAP Network Ireland supports agriculture in Ireland, specifically the implementation of the CAP Strategic Plan. Their work includes research, management, demonstrations, communications and supporting the development of innovative projects and businesses

You may be eligible if you are a:

  • Business looking for information on supports that are available through the CAP Strategic Plan.
  • A producer group, producer organisation, or co-operative.
  • A business or group looking to form a EIP-AGRI operational group.

Education & Training

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