Pippa Hackett
Minister Hackett welcomes silver medal for Organic Edible Garden at Bord Bia Bloom
Press release From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Published on 3 June 2022 The Minister of State with responsibility for...
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Pippa Hackett
Pippa Hackett
- May 27, 2022
- 2 min
Ministers Hackett & McConalogue announce €3 million investment scheme for the Seed Potato Sector
This week Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and I, following a meeting of cabinet, announced our...
Pippa Hackett
- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
Kerry Eco-Social Farming EIP
I was thrilled to launch the Kerry Eco-Social Farming European Innovation Partnership (EIP) yesterday in Co. Kerry. The Kerry Eco-Social...
Pippa Hackett
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
Organic 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 Hackett
- May 12, 2022
- 1 min
First International Plant Health Day
I'm asking all those planning holidays overseas not to carry plants, seeds, fruits or vegetables home. On the very first International...
Pippa Hackett
- May 11, 2022
- 4 min
Ministers Hackett and McConalogue announce opening of €5m pilot Farm Environmental Study
Press Release 10 May 2022 Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., and Minister of State with...
Pippa Hackett
- May 6, 2022
- 2 min
Come 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 Hackett
- May 6, 2022
- 2 min
Minister Hackett highlights increased demand for organic demonstration farm walks
Press Release 06 May 2022 Minister Hackett highlights increased demand for organic demonstration farm walks Senator Pippa Hackett,...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 27, 2022
- 1 min
Increase in applications to Organic Farming Scheme
20% increase in new applicants compared to previous year. Press Release 26 April 2022 I'm thrilled to see the high application rate for...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min
Stakeholder forum set up to help drive growth of the organic sector
Today, I announced the establishment of a new Organic Forum to further develop the organic sector in Ireland. The Forum, which will have...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Organic farming is critical to the sustainability and future of farming in Ireland
Green Party Ireland Press Release Applications to the €23m Organic Farming Scheme 2022 close next week, 8th of April. This year’s scheme...
Pippa Hackett
- Apr 1, 2022
- 4 min
Red 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 Hackett
- Mar 25, 2022
- 1 min
VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES TO IRELAND
It 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 Hackett
- Mar 25, 2022
- 4 min
Ministers Hackett and McConalogue launch Multi Species Sward Measure
Press Release 25 March 2022 Following on from the package of measures announced earlier this week to provide support to Irish farmers,...
Pippa Hackett
- Mar 15, 2022
- 1 min
Talamh Beo launch Soil Biodiversity Literacy & Enhancement EIP Project
My husband Mark and I were thrilled to host Talamh Beo this week as they launched their Soil Biodiversity Literacy & Enhancement EIP...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
Minister Hackett launches investment in upskilling Agricultural Advisors in Organic Farming
Press Release 15 February 2022 The Minister for Land Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett, today launched a major investment by...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 9, 2022
- 3 min
Minister Hackett announces 2022 re-opening of Organic Farming Scheme
PRESS RELEASE Press and Information Office An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Says extra...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
Inspiring visits to Laois Agricultural Enterprises
My hope is that organic milk processing capacity will encourage famers to make the switch I want to see farmers reclaim their creativity...
Pippa Hackett
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
Imbolc - 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 Hackett
- Jan 26, 2022
- 3 min
Minister 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...
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