Doyle publishes external review of the forestry licence approval process
Minister of State Andrew Doyle, T.D., has received the Review of Approval Processes for Afforestation in Ireland. The review was carried out by Mr....
Food Safety & Food Authenticity – it’s your Business! Food Forum 2019
Minister Michael Creed recently welcomed the holding of a Food safety & Food Authenticity (FSFA) Forum in Backweston. The FSFA strategy which was launched...
Minister Doyle Launches DAFM Plant Health and Biosecurity Strategy
The Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture, Andrew Doyle, T.D., today launched DAFM’s Plant Health and Biosecurity Strategy
This strategy outlines the importance...
Creed launches Climate Action Consultation for Agriculture/Horticulture
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D., today launched a public consultation on “Ag-Climatise”, a National Climate & Air Roadmap for...
Minister Creed announces continued support for Social Farming under the Rural Innovation and Development...
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD has announced that his Department will continue to fund Social Farming in Ireland...
An Taoiseach acknowledges the vital contribution of Agriculture and horticulture to the Irish economy
400 delegates from across Ireland’s agri-food sector participated at a conference today to develop a collective vision for the agri-food sector to 2030. Minister...
Revised procedures for submitting applications for Phytosanitary Certificates
With effect from Wednesday 16th of October 2019 all applications for phytosanitary certificates for the purpose of exports of plant and plant produce originating...
DAFM Brexit – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a Phytosanitary Certificate?
A: A Phytosanitary Certificate is a legal document issued by the NPPO (National Plant Protection Organisation) of the country of...
DAFM Brexit – Import Fees and Charges
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are obliged, under Article 13(d) of Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction into...
DAFM Brexit – Plant Health Legislation
Plant Health Law
The import of Harmful Organisms from Third Countries on plant and plant products poses a serious threat to Ireland in terms of...