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Horse & Farm Management
€8m biosecurity advisory service to include equine farms
Helen Sharp
Minister for Agriculture has announced €8.2m in funding for the service on Friday which will aim to support farmers, including equine, to assess and implement biosecurity measures in the
21 March 2025 News
NEWS: 'Comprehensive' reforms needed for equine traceability
“If existing loopholes are not addressed, the issues exposed could easily recur, risking further reputational damage to Ireland as the ‘land of the horse’."
14 March 2025 News
NEWS: €600k Breeding Grant Scheme announced
86 equestrian bodies, societies and show organisations across the country will benefit from the 2025 Breeding Grant Scheme
NEWS: DAFM jumping series launched
The dates for the 2025 DAFM Studbook Series for show jumping have been released
28 February 2025 News
NEWS: Government commits support to equine sector
The 'Programme for Government 2025' states the government will continue to support the Irish equine sector’s status as a global leader
17 January 2025 Sport horse news
NEWS: 'Accountability can only be delivered through robust traceability'
It is critically important that all registered equine keepers complete the equine census
29 November 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Minister labels passport delays as "unacceptable"
At a conference hosted by the Irish Farmers Association, Co Kilkenny sport horse breeder Eamon Sheehan questioned the Minister for Agriculture about the ongoing passports saga
1 November 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Dr Pamela Byrne appointed to HSI board
Dr Pamela Byrne, CEO of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland is the newest member of the Board of Horse Sport Ireland
25 October 2024 Sport horse news
DRESSAGE: DI returning to Ballindenisk for Nationals
Following a disruptive week due to Storm Ashley, dressage action resumes this weekend
25 October 2024 Other disciplines
COMMENT: Extra traceability checks have to be a positive move
A new set of requirements introduced with immediate effect ensures that all equines being certified for export by the DAFM are subject to identification checks
18 October 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Decrease for sport horse sector in Budget 2025
The sport horse sector will receive €5.2 million from the DAFM in Budget 2025, which marks a decrease of €250,000
4 October 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS IN BRIEF: Clifden sales next weekend
THE Connemara Pony Sales will hold a one-day sale next Sunday, September 22nd in Clifden
13 September 2024 Sport horse news