The Native Tree Area (NTA) Scheme provides financial support to encourage small-scale planting of trees without the requirement for an afforestation licence on farmland not previously under forest. There are two options available under this scheme. 🌳https://lnkd.in/eVYsxvJi
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Government Administration
Kildare Street, Dublin 2 28,016 followers
Leading the #sustainable development of Ireland’s #agri-food, #forestry and #marine sectors.
About us
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine plays a lead role in promoting competitive and sustainable economic development in the agriculture, food, forestry and fisheries sectors, including overall responsibility for public policy and administration. The Department also has major regulatory functions, with the objective of maintaining the highest standards of food safety, consumer protection and animal and plant health. With more than 3,000 staff, the Department operates from six large centralised locations across the country, with a presence also in a further 16 regional offices and a large number of other locations countrywide. The Department has a diverse customer base which includes farmers, taxpayers, consumers, food processors and other commercial operators, those involved in sea fishing, forestry, bio-energy, research as well as diverse EU institutions, other State bodies and special interest groups.
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https://www.gov.ie/agriculture
External link for Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Kildare Street, Dublin 2
- Type
- Government Agency
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Employees at Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Updates
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#TuesdayTrees. Forestry offers tremendous opportunities for farmers. Various options are available with excellent annual premiums, and the scheme covers the cost of planting and fencing. Grow trees, grow your income. Talk to a Teagasc adviser today and discover what option best suits you. Forestry Booklet: https://lnkd.in/eBWNNfWy
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We have vacancies at Engineer Grade III in the Department’s Offices in Ballyshannon, Howth, and Clonakilty. This competition may also be used to fill any future vacancies that arise in any of the other Department’s Marine Engineering Division Offices. 👉https://lnkd.in/eaV-J8jF
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Native Forests (FT1) supports the creation of new native forest to promote the establishment of woodland with native tree species to enhance the landscape, soil, and water protection and sequester carbon. Speak to your local Teagasc adviser to identify the best option for you. Grow trees and expand your income stream. 🌳https://lnkd.in/eVYsxvJi
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African Swine Fever (ASF) virus is easily transmitted through the movement of live pigs and wild boar, infected pork/pork products, and contaminated vehicles, equipment, and clothes. Learn how to help stop the spread of this devastating pig disease: www.gov.ie/asf
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Today,the opening of applications for the Biomethane Capital Grant has been announced. Applications for the scheme must be submitted by 30th August 2024. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUpJ3brr
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We are seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to work with the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board. The function of the Board is to provide an independent authority for appeals against decisions on aquaculture licence applications. Information Booklet 👉 https://lnkd.in/eA99ZuDj
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#TuesdayTrees. Forestry offers tremendous opportunities for farmers. Various options are available with excellent annual premiums, and the scheme covers the cost of planting and fencing. Grow trees, grow your income. Talk to a Teagasc adviser today and discover what option best suits you. Forestry Booklet: https://lnkd.in/eBWNNfWy
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ACORNS is today celebrating a decade of support for female entrepreneurship in rural Ireland with the launch of the 10th cycle of the business development programme.This initiative has supported over 400 women in rural Ireland over the last ten years. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqXX2RC5
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We have vacancies at Engineer Grade III in the Department’s Offices in Ballyshannon, Howth, and Clonakilty. This competition may also be used to fill any future vacancies that arise in any of the other Department’s Marine Engineering Division Offices. 👉https://lnkd.in/eaV-J8jF