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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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Woodland Improvement Scheme

Offers financial support to forest owners for sustainable forest management

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 & Funding

CAP Network Ireland

Support network for the CAP Strategic Plan

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:

  • Any business looking for information on supports that are available through the CAP Strategic Plan, particularly producer groups, producer organisations, co-ops or those looking to form EIP-AGRI operational groups.

Advice & Mentoring

Organic Farming Scheme

Provides financial support to farmers to encourage production of organic foods

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

You may be eligible if:

  • You are an applicant who wishes to produce livestock and crop products according to the EU organic standards and have completed an approved training course

Grants & Funding

Guidance and advice on farm safety

Access resources and supports for farm safety

Facility from the Health and Safety Authority that provides information and guidance on safety issues relating to agriculture/farming and forestry.

You may be eligible if:

  • The business is in the agricultural/farming and forestry sectors

Training & Programmes

Collaborative Farming Grant

Support to address generational imbalances in farming

Scheme 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 have a minimum of 3 hectare’s and 2 years’ experience farming

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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