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Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring has has said that the agri-food sector is on course for another strong year, following bumper export results for 2011. The Minister of State also confirmed that 98% of Single Farm Payments have been paid to farmers in County Mayo with outstanding payments set to be processed as quickly as possible.

This award was presented to Cait Curran earlier this month in recognition of her work in producing, training, and supporting local organic foods. Cait Curran has her own stall at the Saturday Galway market and she has been the project manager for Garrai na Oileain, an association promoting organic market gardening in offshore islands. She is also involved in the slow food movement and is editor of Organic Matters, a magazine dedicated to all things organic. The award was presented by Minister for Agriculture Food and Marine Simon Coveney. Feasta Bia is all about local food production and consumption, and through various initiatives it hopes to help increase these areas by 20 per cent over the next few years.

The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney joined together with Kathleen Lynch Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health and the IFA to launch Let’s Talk: Dealing with Stress, a helpful resource for farmers on dealing with the particular pressures of farm life and seeking help and support.

The Minister for Agriculture has told local Deputy, Nicky McFadden that he wants to encourage more young people to become involved in farming and is delighted to see renewed interest in the sector.

Ballina TD Dara Calleary has called on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to look favourably upon a funding application from Belleek Woods Enhancement Committee, made under the Neighbourwood Scheme.

Westmeath TD Nicky McFadden has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, that the first payments to farmers in AEOS 1 have been issued.

Two Galway farmers’ markets have been awarded the Farmers’ Market Good Practice Standard for 2011 to 2013. The markets, in Moycullen and Roundstone, were among seven around the country which received the standard from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney this week.

Farmers in County Kilkenny have delivered a clear message to Government TDs following a 50 per cent cut in the funding for the promised AEOS Scheme.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has confirmed the appointment of Phil Meaney as chairperson of Bord na gCón, in succession to Dick O’Sullivan, who retired from his position last month.

The possibility of US President Barrack Obama coming to visit Mayo picked up momentum this week. Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney said this week that there were “obvious reasons” why Mayo could be included on the State visit of the US President with it being the home of Taoiseach Enda Kenny.