ACRES Donegal are organising the UR-WAN - Understanding Rural - Women in Agriculture Needs event in 2 locations in Co. Donegal on the 20th and 21st of August. The event will focus on the needs of farming women. Registration required. More info here: acresdonegal.ie/upcoming-events

The first discussion group kicks off at the Understanding Rural - Women in Agriculture Need event in the Donegal today. CAP Network Ireland is delighted to attend and promote the role of women in agriculture under Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027.

In an effort to ensure that the Nitrates Derogation will be extended beyond 2025, DAFM today launched a new plan; Water and Agriculture – a collaborative approach. Check out the full story here: Nitrates Derogation Renewal Plan Launched - CAP Network Ireland.

Significant TAMS announcement with the addition of a new scheme to facilitate increased storage of imported slurry. Also rule changes made to allow most farmers to be eligible for LESS equipment and permanent fencing of watercourses. Read more here: capnetworkireland.eu/news/

65% of the 17,000 Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) farmers have not yet completed their online training. This must be completed by the 15th November 2024. View our support video to help you or a farmer you may know complete the training on time: youtube.com/watch?v=qBSZLm…

Our national Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme is in contention for the Public Choice award at the prestigious Europa Nostra Heritage 2024 awards. This scheme has saved over 1000 agricultural heritage buildings from ruin. Find out how to cast your vote: capnetworkireland.eu/traditional-fa…

Last March, NN members met in Denmark 🇩🇰 to explore their role in advancing #LEADER initiatives. The event featured insightful presentations, interactive sessions, & field visits to LEADER projects. Read the Highlights report here 👉 bit.ly/4aUHosJ

📣Calling All Farmers – We Want to Hear From You! Complete our survey focusing on the knowledge and communication needs of farmers and be in with the chance to win €250! Complete the survey here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… #capnetworkireland #farmersurvey #akis

Meet a host of wonderful Irish organic farmers & producers & #Grabtheleaf with some of the very best of Irish organic produce at the National Organic Food Fair this weekend 🙌 Glenisk The Merry Mill Kingofkefir Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms Green Earth Organics Organic Growers of Ireland

🫧 It's #WorldWaterWeek 🫧 Earlier this summer, we collaborated with the WaterMARKE research project to produce a case study, infographic and video which highlight the power of collaboration for water quality improvement in Ireland. 👉 capnetworkireland.eu/watermarke-the… #capnetworkireland

Interesting new series starting on TG4 at 8.30pm Wednesday 4th Sept showcasing farmers enhancing biodiversity on their land and changing the narrative around Irish farming. Farmers are part of the solution. x.com/TG4TV/status/1…

The EU CAP Network will soon be hosting a Thematic Group focused on 'Leading #GenerationalRenewal in Farming' 🗓️ You can express your interest in joining by 9 September 👉 capnetworkireland.eu/generational-r… #capnetworkireland #SustainableAgriculture

There’s still time to be in with a chance to win €250 for taking 5-10 mins to fill in our Farmer Survey. Complete the survey here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

A call for proposals was announced earlier today to boost primary producers through short food supply chains. Grants up to €150,000 per project are available. 🔗 capnetworkireland.eu/call-for-propo… #capnetworkireland #farmviability

The CAP Network Ireland is looking forward to FarmPEAT Project's conference in October and hearing the results of this innovative project. Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine EU CAP Network inge van oost Ella McSweeney Agriland Irish Farmers Journal #EIPAgri

In-person training sessions announced for Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) participants. All training (online or in-person) must be completed by November 5th. More details here: capnetworkireland.eu/scep-in-person… Pre-registration for is strongly advised. #capnetworkireland

The mandatory ACRES Training Scheme reopens for Tranche 2 and untrained Tranche 1 participants. Find out more here: capnetworkireland.eu/acres-training… #capnetworkireland

. #capnetworkireland are at #Ploughing2024 and it’s shaping up to be a great day here at National Ploughing 🙌 Come visit us in the DAFM tent and learn about the work we do! We also have copies of our farmer survey on hand (online&paper) & you could win up to €250: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…