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Minister of State Pippa Hackett has reiterated the Government s commitment to the National Organic Strategy, which will run until 2022. \ Philip Doyle
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Senator Pippa Hackett has said she is actively examining the reopening of the Organic Farming Scheme in 2022.
The announcement came as the minister responded to a parliamentary question from Matt Carthy, TD for Cavan-Monaghan, on Thursday.
“It is my intention to build on the interest shown to date and to drive further growth in organic farming. I will be actively examining a further reopening of the scheme for next year, subject to funding,” Minister Hackett announced.
Minister Hackett welcomes half million bonus payment to Hen Harrier Farmers Says 996 farmers involved are true ‘farmers for nature’
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Senator Pippa Hackett has welcomed the news that 996 farmers have this week shared nearly half a million euro in Hen Harrier bonus payments. The payments were made under the €25 million Hen Harrier scheme funded by the Minister’s Department under the Rural Development Programme.
The bonus payments, totalling €483,927 are in recognition of these farmers’ success in delivering habitats for Hen Harriers and other wildlife and they qualify for the bonus based on how well Hen Harriers are doing in their area
A hen harrier flying low over the ground searching for a meal.
Almost 1,000 farmers in the €25m Hen Harrier scheme are to receive bonus payments totalling nearly €500,000.
The bonus payments are in recognition of these farmers’ success in delivering habitats for Hen Harriers and other wildlife. Farmers qualify for the bonus based on how well Hen Harriers are doing in their area.
Announcing the payments, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Senator Pippa Hackett said: “In a week dominated by reports of fires in our upland areas, it is a relief to get some good news.
Results-based
“I am delighted to see these results-based payments being made to farmers who have ensured that the Hen Harrier population in Special Protection Areas have reached their objectives.
Secretary General of the Department of Agriculture Brendan Gleeson will chair the board. \ Philip Doyle
The board which is to oversee the delivery of Project Woodland has held its first meeting, Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture Senator Pippa Hackett has announced.
The project has been put together to resolve current difficulties in the forestry sector and revitalise the creation of woodland in Ireland.
“The speed with which the project board and the chairs of the working groups have come together is a clear indication of the sense of urgency and commitment which my Department and stakeholders are bringing to Project Woodland,” Minister Hackett said.