A mandatory online training course for Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) participants has been launched today. Participants are required to complete the course by 15 November. Check out the training portal.

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Tacóidh foireann na Roinne le clinicí d’fheirmeoirí amháin agus beidh siad an-úsáideach d'fheirmeoirí nach bhfuil comhairleoir faofa FAS acu chun cabhrú leo lena n-iarratas. Ní gá clárú.

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Ag earcú an Chigire Talmhaíochta Cúnta - Tocsaineolaí Mamach a líonadh. Is éard atá i gceist leis an ról seo ná measúnú rialaitheach ar phróifílí tocsaineolaíocha na substaintí gníomhacha lotnaidicíde agus na dtáirgí cosanta plandaí.

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Ag earcú an Chigire Talmhaíochta Cúnta - Tocsaineolaí Comhshaoil a líonadh. Is éard atá i gceist leis an ról seo ná measúnú rialaitheach ar phróifílí éiceathocsaineolaíocha na substaintí gníomhacha lotnaidicíde agus na dtáirgí cosanta plandaí.

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Approval letters have begun to be issued to all ACRES Tranche 2 applicants. Letters for all valid applications will appear in farmers’ AgFood accounts, with a text alert issuing to those signed up to receive them.

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We are recruiting for the role of Assistant Agricultural Inspector - Mammalian Toxicologist. The role involves regulatory assessment of the toxicological profiles of pesticide-active substances, and of plant protection products.

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Join us at 11am on Wednesday, 1st May for a Growing Organics Dairy & Tillage Farm Walk on the farm of Bill George, Coolanowle Organic Farm, Arles, Co. Laois.
Find out more or book your place here bit.ly/3xJtmw0
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Dog owners love their pets but are often oblivious to the harm they can cause. Out of control dogs have harmed adults, children, and livestock. Don't be negligent. Make sure your pet is under control at all times.

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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is offering FREE GUIDANCE for farmers on Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) scheme and other scheme applications.

For dates and venues see:

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Use the HSA’s BeSmart.ie to complete the safety statement for your agri-business and help you manage health and safety “risk ”.

Calls for proposals for European Innovation Partnerships have been announced. Two of the new project themes for this round are Animal Health & Welfare and Gender Balance in Farming.

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Why Microchip my dog?

▶️It’s a legal requirement
▶️If your pet gets lost, you have a much greater chance of being reunited

Veterinary Ireland, DSPCA, ISPCA, Dogs Trust Ireland

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Livestock keepers - Are you aware of the risks of introducing Bluetongue into Ireland? Bluetongue is a notifiable exotic viral disease. It can cause severe clinical signs in cattle, sheep, goats, deer, llamas, alpacas and other camelids. Be alert!

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Minister Charlie McConalogue and Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board CEO Jim O’Toole are leading a contingent of Irish seafood exporters at this week’s Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, the world’s largest seafood trade fair with over 2,000 exhibitors and 34,000 visitors.

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David Quinn, Superintending Veterinary Inspector, Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is on this week’s episode of #TheDairyEdge podcast to dispel some of the myths around TB (Bovine Tuberculosis). Listen in here bit.ly/3WfmH7j

Tá a lán contúirtí féideartha ar fheirm. Ná caill radharc orthu le do thoil mar d'fhéadfadh sé a bheith marfach é sin a dhéanamh. Bí ar an airdeall agus bí sábháilte.

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Dog owners are responsible for keeping their dogs under control. If your dog injures people or animals, or damages property, you are legally responsible.

Your dog is your responsibility.

#YourDog

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After appearing before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine and her nomination being approved, Minister Charlie McConalogue has formally appointed Vivienne Jupp as the new Chairperson of @Coillte for a period of 5 years.