Demonstrating the benefits of CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 supports like the Organic Farming Scheme, TAMS, KTP, and Eco-Scheme, Aidan Gillan, an organic farmer from Co. Sligo, introduces us to his horticulture enterprise.
Read more about Aidan’s farm here:
👉 capnetworkireland.eu/sustaining-a...
The award-winning Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme has opened for 2026. The scheme has supported the restoration of more than 1,000 buildings, historic yard surfaces, gates, and gate pillars.
Information webinar - 17 April 2026.
Learn more: capnetworkireland.eu/2026-traditi...
The winners of the International Year of the Woman Farmer Photo Competition announced by DAFM
Farming & Overall: Gillian Smith, Donegal
Fisheries: Mary O’Brien, Kerry
Sustainability: Blátnaid Gallagher, Galway
Rural Diversification: Dr Elaine Clarke, Kilkenny
👏 Congratulations to all the winners!
Landowners in ACRES are reminded that the Area Monitoring System (AMS) will again be used by DAFM to ensure that landowners meet their eligibility requirements for 2026. AMS will be monitoring 7 ACRES actions. Some key dates are falling in March.
For more: capnetworkireland.eu/important-up...
The CAP Network Ireland National Conference kicked off in Tullamore this morning, with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, giving the opening address and officially launching Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025.
#BIW2025 #capnetworkireland #irishbioeconomy
🎪Enjoying the great atmosphere on Day 1 of the National Ploughing Championships! CAP Network Ireland was delighted to catch up with Minister Martin Heydon earlier. Come by and say hi, we're at Block 3, Row 13, Stand 263 😊
CAP Network Ireland are at the National Ploughing Championships 2025. Come visit us with all your queries and get up-to-date with the latest CAP information. We are in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine marquee at Block 3, Row 13, Stand 263.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Have you heard...? In addition to producing our food, farmers in Ireland are helping to restore the natural environment through a range of EU Common Agricultural Policy schemes. Find out more at:
capnetworkireland.eu/campaigns
#commonagriculturalpolicy #biodiversityireland #farmingireland
To promote Farm Safety Week 2025, CAP Network Ireland would like to highlight the innovative work of the FORUM Connemara Farm Health and Safety EIP Project.
Learn more here: capnetworkireland.eu/framework-fo...
#capnetworkieland #agriculturalinnovation #farmsafety
⏰ SAVE THE DATE! To launch Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025, CAP Network Ireland, in collaboration with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is hosting a conference on ‘Agri-Bioeconomy Value Chains & Business Models in Ireland'. Mon 13 Oct, Tullamore Court Hotel, Offaly.
More info soon.
CAP Network Ireland’s case study featuring Jonathan and Mary Blackmore's Limerick farm recently featured in the Irish Examiner.
Read their story: capnetworkireland.eu/sustaining-t...
There's more to the story...! In addition to producing our food, farmers in Ireland are making ongoing contributions to restoring the natural environment under EU Common Agricultural Policy schemes...Spread the word!
Learn more at: capnetworkireland.eu/campaigns
Agri Data Analytics has been interviewed by CAP Network Ireland
Our latest Innovation Spotlight interview is now live on our website. Learn more about Agri Data Analytics and their innovative bovine breathalyser, a device that non-invasively measure enteric methane and C02 emissions from ruminant animals. Watch here: capnetworkireland.eu/agri-data-an...
Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards 2024
Two Irish projects have been nominated as finalists in the EU CAP Network's prestigious Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards 2024 - Galway Wool Co-op & Farm Carbon EIP 👏🏆
For more info & to vote for your favourite project 👉 capnetworkireland.eu/aria-2024-fi...
#capnetworkireland
Thematic Group on enhancing biodiversity on farmland for improved resilience
Thematic Group on enhancing biodiversity on farmland for improved resilience
Thematic Group on enhancing biodiversity on farmland for improved resilience
Thematic Group on enhancing biodiversity on farmland for improved resilience
Excellent Thematic Group meeting on Enhancing Biodiversity on Farmland for Improved Resilience in Brussels yesterday. CAP Network Ireland contributed to untangling this complicated issue. #biodiversityforresilience #capnetworkireland #eucapnetwork