Pippa Hackett2 days ago2 minOrganic Processing Investment Grant Scheme now open Press Release 17 May 2022 I am thrilled to announce the next tranche of the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme is currently open...
Pippa Hackett7 days ago1 minFirst International Plant Health DayI'm asking all those planning holidays overseas not to carry plants, seeds, fruits or vegetables home. On the very first International...
Pippa HackettMay 114 minMinisters Hackett and McConalogue announce opening of €5m pilot Farm Environmental StudyPress Release 10 May 2022 Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., and Minister of State with...
Pippa HackettMay 62 minCome along to an Organic Farm Walk - Next one Wednesday 11th May:Organic demonstration farm walks funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and organised by Teagasc, showcase...
Pippa HackettMay 62 minMinister Hackett highlights increased demand for organic demonstration farm walksPress Release 06 May 2022 Minister Hackett highlights increased demand for organic demonstration farm walks Senator Pippa Hackett,...
Pippa HackettMay 51 minNPWS Action Plan and Review will deliver for biodiversityYesterday I welcomed the announcement of the plan to renew the National Parks and Wildlife Service by Green Party Colleague, Minister for...
Pippa HackettApr 271 minIncrease in applications to Organic Farming Scheme20% increase in new applicants compared to previous year. Press Release 26 April 2022 I'm thrilled to see the high application rate for...
Pippa HackettApr 122 minStakeholder forum set up to help drive growth of the organic sectorToday, I announced the establishment of a new Organic Forum to further develop the organic sector in Ireland. The Forum, which will have...
Pippa HackettApr 12 minOrganic farming is critical to the sustainability and future of farming in IrelandGreen Party Ireland Press Release Applications to the €23m Organic Farming Scheme 2022 close next week, 8th of April. This year’s scheme...
Pippa HackettApr 14 minRed Clover Silage Measure announced Press Release 01 April 2022 Ministers McConalogue, Hackett and Heydon launch Red Clover Silage Measure Following on from the package of...
Pippa HackettMar 254 minCorncrake LIFE: €5.9m EU-funded conservation project to deliver 20% increase in Corncrake PopulationFriday 25 March 2022 A new €5.9m EU-funded LIFE project overseen by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage was launched...
Pippa HackettMar 254 minMinisters Hackett and McConalogue launch Multi Species Sward MeasurePress Release 25 March 2022 Following on from the package of measures announced earlier this week to provide support to Irish farmers,...
Pippa HackettMar 222 minAfrica Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) offers grants up to €250,000 to support businesses Press Release 21 March 2022 Irish Agri-Food companies of all sizes are being encouraged to apply for grant funding to explore and seize...
Pippa HackettMar 213 minMinisters of State announce Irish involvement in new European agri-biodiversity research networkPress Release 21 March 2022 Martin Heydon T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with special...
Pippa HackettMar 151 minTalamh Beo launch Soil Biodiversity Literacy & Enhancement EIP ProjectMy husband Mark and I were thrilled to host Talamh Beo this week as they launched their Soil Biodiversity Literacy & Enhancement EIP...
Pippa HackettMar 33 minMinister Hackett publishes large-scale public survey results on forestry in IrelandPRESS RELEASE Minister Hackett publishes large-scale public survey results on forestry in Ireland Public wants more woodland creation -...
Pippa HackettFeb 162 minPart-Time Farmers Deserve More Respect, says Minister Pippa HackettPRESS RELEASE 16.02.2022 Part-time farmers should be held in higher regard than they are, according to Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of...
Pippa HackettFeb 162 minMinister Hackett launches investment in upskilling Agricultural Advisors in Organic FarmingPress Release 15 February 2022 The Minister for Land Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett, today launched a major investment by...
Pippa HackettFeb 111 minWomen and Girls in Science Day‘Science has shaped how I view the world’: Green Party highlights gender inequality in STEM on Women and Girls in Science Day As someone...
Pippa HackettFeb 101 minTender Process for Co-Operation Projects as part of new €1.5bn flagship environmental schemeToday my colleague, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. announced the launch of a tender process for...