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NEWS: Minister calls for negotiations over US tariffs
Mark Costello
The Minister for Agriculture visited Kentucky this week and described the transatlantic trade in horses as "mutually beneficial"
11 April 2025 News
NEWS: 'Negotiations need to commence' - Heydon on tariffs
Minister Martin Heydon visited Ashford Stud in Kentucky this week during a US trade mission
11 April 2025 General
€8m biosecurity advisory service to include equine farms
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
NEWS: Horse Board launches new tourism partnership
The Irish Horse Board has launched a new tourism initiative which offers international buyers the opportunity to immerse themselves in Ireland’s rich equine heritage
28 March 2025 News
NEWS: DAFM to facilitate new horse abattoir
The Department of Agriculture has published as action plan for the equine industry following the publication of Professor Patrick Wall's report
21 March 2025 News
'They represent Ireland so well' - agriculture minister hails Cheltenham heroes
It was a week to remember for Irish connections at the Cheltenham Festival, with visiting runners capturing 20 of the 28 races
16 March 2025 News
NEWS: Heydon briefed on breeders' passport frustration
Briefing documentation for the new minister warned Minister Heydon there has been frustration amongst breeders
28 February 2025 News
Heydon appointment welcomed by racing stakeholders
The Kildare TD has a long history of supporting the equine sector
24 January 2025 Racing News
Martin Heydon tipped for top Agriculture post
The Kildare TD is a big supporter of the racing and breeding sector
20 January 2025 Racing 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
Help towards safety on your farm
Minister Heydon relaunches the National Farm Safety Measure
26 July 2024 Farm management