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Pippa Hackett
May 24, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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
May 5, 20221 min read
NPWS Action Plan and Review will deliver for biodiversity
Yesterday I welcomed the announcement of the plan to renew the National Parks and Wildlife Service by Green Party Colleague, Minister for...


Pippa Hackett
May 1, 20222 min read
National Hall of Fame Awards
Recently, I was the Guest of Honour at the National Hall of Fame Awards in the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone. The National Hall of Fame...


Pippa Hackett
Apr 27, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
Corncrake LIFE: €5.9m EU-funded conservation project to deliver 20% increase in Corncrake Population
Friday 25 March 2022 A new €5.9m EU-funded LIFE project overseen by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage was launched...

Pippa Hackett
Mar 25, 20224 min read
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 22, 20222 min read
Africa 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 Hackett
Mar 21, 20223 min read
Ministers of State announce Irish involvement in new European agri-biodiversity research network
Press Release 21 March 2022 Martin Heydon T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with special...

Pippa Hackett
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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
Mar 3, 20223 min read
Minister Hackett publishes large-scale public survey results on forestry in Ireland
PRESS RELEASE Minister Hackett publishes large-scale public survey results on forestry in Ireland Public wants more woodland creation -...

Pippa Hackett
Feb 16, 20222 min read
Part-Time Farmers Deserve More Respect, says Minister Pippa Hackett
PRESS RELEASE 16.02.2022 Part-time farmers should be held in higher regard than they are, according to Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of...

Pippa Hackett
Feb 16, 20222 min read
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...
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