The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is a key governmental department in Ireland responsible for leading, developing and regulating the agri-food, forestry and marine sectors. The Department serves the government and people of Ireland by “protecting public health and optimising social, economic and environmental benefits.” It manages a wide range of schemes and services—from supporting farmers and rural development to overseeing fisheries and food safety—and plays a central role in shaping policy in agriculture, food systems and marine resources.