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Agriculture Research (including Rural Environment)

DAFM funds agriculture research that is innovative and progressive, forming the corner stone for sustainable and competitive agricultural production practices and policies in Ireland. Through the Research Stimulus Fund, DAFM contributes to building and maintaining a knowledge economy in the agriculture sector, spanning production agriculture, animal and plant health, agri-environment and rural economy.

DAFM funded research tackles many rural environment issues including nutrient management, mitigation strategies for green house gas emissions and renewable energy. Details of relevant projects are below

Projects that have been funded by DAFM via the Research Stimulus Fund (RSF).

• All RSF funded Projects
• Rural Environment Projects
• Plant Production & Health Projects
• Animal Production & Health Projects
• Rural Economy Projects

For more information on the RSF programme and other programmes run by DAFM click here