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 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 251 minVISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES TO IRELANDIt was my pleasure to welcome HRH The Prince of Wales to GROW HQ in Waterford with Minister Simon Coveney. We had a tour of the...
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 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 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 93 minMinister Hackett announces 2022 re-opening of Organic Farming SchemePRESS RELEASE Press and Information Office An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Says extra...
Pippa HackettFeb 32 minInspiring visits to Laois Agricultural EnterprisesMy hope is that organic milk processing capacity will encourage famers to make the switch I want to see farmers reclaim their creativity...
Pippa HackettFeb 32 minImbolc - A time for New Ideas and Fresh Thinking During a Seanad speech today (Tuesday, 2 February) I encouraged new ideas around organic agriculture, scientific research, and women in...
Pippa HackettJan 263 minMinister Hackett to reopen Organic Farming Scheme PRESS RELEASE Minister Hackett to reopen Organic Farming Scheme and reveals plans she has submitted to RDP Monitoring Committee Proposed...
Pippa HackettDec 21, 20213 minCabinet recognition of CAP Strategic PlanToday, the upcoming CAP Strategic Plan was endorsed at Cabinet, as a significant leap forward in the way farmers are supported to protect...
Pippa HackettDec 17, 20212 minSuccessful conclusion of MOPS EIP ProjectPress Release 17 December 2021 Minister Hackett congratulates all involved in the successful conclusion of the Maximising Organic...
Pippa HackettNov 9, 20212 minNationwide Organic Demonstration Farm Walks launchedPress Release Minister Hackett launches new nationwide series of Organic Demonstration Farm Walks Encourages Farmers to engage and...