Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

@agriculture_ie

Leading the #sustainable development of Ireland’s #agri-food, #forestry and #marine sectors. Social Media policy: http://bit.ly/32r3UGg

Dublin 2, Ireland

Joined June 2014

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · 22 h

Minister @martinheydonfg & Minister Noel Grealish have congratulated the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s #laboratories on being selected for an elite #EU working group. Read more about why they were chosen here: gov.ie/en/department-… #foodscience #innovation

agriculture_ie's tweet image. Minister @martinheydonfg &amp; Minister Noel Grealish have congratulated the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s #laboratories on being selected for an elite #EU working group.

Read more about why they were chosen here: gov.ie/en/department-…
#foodscience #innovation

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · 23 h

Does #machinery and #sustainablefarming go hand in hand? At only 19, Tilly Doyle seems to think so. Read how working with #innovative #farmmachinery plays an important role in Tilly's life: assets.gov.ie/static/documen… #womeninagriculture #youngfarmer

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 24

A new scheme has been announced to fund improvements in how equine life events are captured. The Equine Traceability Improvement Scheme 2025 will provide €500,000 in funding to monitor the movements of Ireland’s equine population more effectively. 👉gov.ie/en/department-…

agriculture_ie's tweet image. A new scheme has been announced to fund improvements in how equine life events are captured. The Equine Traceability Improvement Scheme 2025 will provide €500,000 in funding to monitor the movements of Ireland’s equine population more effectively.

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 24

The NeighbourWood Scheme provides support for works to enhance existing forests, increase their functionality and attractiveness for recreation, and install familiar features such as trails, seats, signs, and parking. 🌳🌳🌳gov.pulse.ly/utljlzpli7

agriculture_ie's tweet image. The NeighbourWood Scheme provides support for
works to enhance existing forests, increase their functionality and attractiveness for recreation, and install familiar features such as trails, seats, signs, and parking.

🌳🌳🌳gov.pulse.ly/utljlzpli7

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 23

“Take time to reflect on the risks and hazards around your farm.” Watch Minister @martinheydonfg deliver a crucial message about risks on your farm during #FarmSafetyWeek. See gov.ie/farmsafety for more information. #farming #irishagriculture #farmsafety

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 23

Travel responsibly and leave plants, flowers, seeds, fruits, and vegetables behind when you return from your adventures. Invasive species can affect: 1. Your food 2. Your health 3. The world's economy 4. The future of our planet #PlantHealth4Life

agriculture_ie's tweet image. Travel responsibly and leave plants, flowers, seeds, fruits, and vegetables behind when you return from your adventures.

Invasive species can affect:
1. Your food
2. Your health
3. The world's economy
4. The future of our planet

#PlantHealth4Life

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 23

Landowners with ash forest are encouraged to apply for support under the ‘Reconstitution Scheme for Ash Dieback’. The scheme supports forest owners to clear dead ash trees and replant with another species. 👉gov.ie/en/department-…

agriculture_ie's tweet image. Landowners with ash forest are encouraged to apply for support under the ‘Reconstitution Scheme for Ash Dieback’. The scheme supports forest owners to clear dead ash trees and replant with another species.

👉gov.ie/en/department-…

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 23

Today, Minister @MHealyRae announced the reopening of the National Farm Safety Measure. The National Farm Safety Measure 2025 provides grant aid covering 60% of the eligible cost of up to four Power Take Off (PTO) shaft covers. 👉gov.ie/en/department-…

agriculture_ie's tweet image. Today, Minister @MHealyRae announced the reopening of the National Farm Safety Measure.

The National Farm Safety Measure 2025 provides grant aid covering 60% of the eligible cost of up to four Power Take Off (PTO) shaft covers.

👉gov.ie/en/department-…

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 23

Athdhearbhaíonn an tAire Stáit Healy-Rae a thiomanta atá sé do phlandáil crann. 👉gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-ta…

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 23

Minister @martinheydonfg and the Ministers of State at the Department have welcomed the publication of the revised National Development Plan (NDP). 👉gov.ie/en/department-…

agriculture_ie's tweet image. Minister @martinheydonfg and the Ministers of State at the Department have welcomed the publication of the revised National Development Plan (NDP).

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 23

Fógraíonn an tAire Heydon oscailt ACRES Landscape Actions. 👇gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-ta…

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 23

Are you interested in #sustainable farm machinery? Meet Tilly Doyle from Laois. At 19, she loves #animals & machinery and thinks advancements in #machinery are key to achieving #sustainabilitygoals. Learn more about Tilly here: assets.gov.ie/static/documen… #womeninagriculture

agriculture_ie's tweet image. Are you interested in #sustainable farm machinery? Meet Tilly Doyle from Laois. At 19, she loves #animals &amp; machinery and thinks advancements in #machinery are key to achieving #sustainabilitygoals. Learn more about Tilly here: assets.gov.ie/static/documen…
#womeninagriculture

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 22

From 1st October 2026, trawling activity (that is the operating of trawl or seine nets) by fishing vessels over 18 metres in length overall inshore waters inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines will be prohibited. 👉gov.ie/en/department-…

agriculture_ie's tweet image. From 1st October 2026, trawling activity (that is the operating of trawl or seine nets) by fishing vessels over 18 metres in length overall inshore waters inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines will be prohibited.

👉gov.ie/en/department-…

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Irish Farmers' Association@IFAmedia · Jul 21

🎥 Watch 🎥 Philippa’s Story - Farm Safety Week 2025 For more information on Farm Safety, check out ifa.ie/farm-safety-hu…. #FarmSafetyWeek

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Irish Farmers' Association@IFAmedia · Jul 22

Farm Safety Week - All Eyee on Safety Important reminder about eye protection and care when working on farm and operating machinery or tools. Think safe, Act Safe! #FarmSafetyWeek #AllEyesOnSafety

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 22

This year, Bioeconomy Ireland Week will take place 13 - 19 October. The theme is ‘Inspiring local communities for a sustainable, competitive Ireland’. To get involved, register your event or activity ideas at 👉docs.google.com/forms/d/1dUzND… For more info👉 gov.ie/en/department-…

agriculture_ie's tweet image. This year, Bioeconomy Ireland Week will take place 13 - 19 October. The theme is ‘Inspiring local communities for a sustainable, competitive Ireland’.

To get involved, register your event or activity ideas at 👉docs.google.com/forms/d/1dUzND…

For more info👉 gov.ie/en/department-…

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 22

#TuesdayTrees. Marian Dempsey lives in Cavan. She has established a business in the heart of her beautiful mixed high forest. The additional features, like huts for cover and man-made ponds for biodiversity, make for a welcoming attraction. Watch here: youtu.pulse.ly/rfswff7dx2

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Teagasc@teagasc · Jul 8

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Michael Healy-Rae, T.D., has called on dairy farmers to reflect on their work-life balance. Read more bit.ly/4lMwxai @TeagascDairy @MHealyRae

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 21

Seolfaidh an tAire Heydon Coiste Comhairleach CBT na hÉireann le haghaidh CBT tar éis 2027 amárach. 👇gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-ta…

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Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine@agriculture_ie · Jul 21

Minister @martinheydonfg launched the opening of the call for applications for ACORNS 11 (Accelerating the Creation of Rural Nascent Start-Ups). The programme has supported over 550 women in rural Ireland over the last ten years. 👉gov.ie/en/department-…

agriculture_ie's tweet image. Minister @martinheydonfg launched the opening of the call for applications for ACORNS 11 (Accelerating the Creation of Rural Nascent Start-Ups). The programme has supported over 550 women in rural Ireland over the last ten years.

👉gov.ie/en/department-…

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