Resolution of Mercosur issue not expected this week The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he does not expect a resolution of the Mercosur issue at this week's meeting of EU leaders, which has just got underway in Brussels. Business • 18 Dec
Resolution of Mercosur issue not expected this week The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he does not expect a resolution of the Mercosur issue at this week's meeting of EU leaders, which has just got underway in Brussels. Business • 18 Dec
Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that a bluetongue vaccine is to be allowed in Ireland in 2026. Ireland • 17 Dec
Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that a bluetongue vaccine is to be allowed in Ireland in 2026. Ireland • 17 Dec
Suspected case of Bluetongue identified in fourth NI farm Suspected cases of Bluetongue have been identified at a fourth farm in Northern Ireland. Ulster • 17 Dec
Suspected case of Bluetongue identified in fourth NI farm Suspected cases of Bluetongue have been identified at a fourth farm in Northern Ireland. Ulster • 17 Dec
Byrne not expecting Mercosur deal vote until January Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said that he did not expect a vote on the Mercosur trade deal until January. Business • 16 Dec
Byrne not expecting Mercosur deal vote until January Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said that he did not expect a vote on the Mercosur trade deal until January. Business • 16 Dec
Agri-food regulator to be granted increased powers The agri-food regulator is to be granted increased powers to compel businesses to provide relevant market data to help it improve transparency across agri-food supply chains. Agribusiness • 16 Dec
Agri-food regulator to be granted increased powers The agri-food regulator is to be granted increased powers to compel businesses to provide relevant market data to help it improve transparency across agri-food supply chains. Agribusiness • 16 Dec
IFA leader, son travelling to Brussels protest by tractor The President of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and his 11-year-old son are travelling to Brussels by tractor as part of a Europe-wide protest. Ireland • 15 Dec
IFA leader, son travelling to Brussels protest by tractor The President of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and his 11-year-old son are travelling to Brussels by tractor as part of a Europe-wide protest. Ireland • 15 Dec
France and Italy want Mercosur trade deal vote delayed Italy and France want a final European Union vote on the Mercosur trade agreement to be delayed, a move that risks derailing an accord that has taken 25 years to negotiate. Business • 15 Dec
France and Italy want Mercosur trade deal vote delayed Italy and France want a final European Union vote on the Mercosur trade agreement to be delayed, a move that risks derailing an accord that has taken 25 years to negotiate. Business • 15 Dec
Suspected Bluetongue case identified on third NI farm Two more suspected cases of Bluetongue have been identified in Northern Ireland. It was found in two cows on a farm near Bangor, Co Down. Ulster • 12 Dec
Suspected Bluetongue case identified on third NI farm Two more suspected cases of Bluetongue have been identified in Northern Ireland. It was found in two cows on a farm near Bangor, Co Down. Ulster • 12 Dec
Kerry signs agreement with Expo City Dubai Kerry has signed a long-term lease agreement with Expo City Dubai to establish its new Regional Customer Co-Creation Centre. Business • 10 Dec
Kerry signs agreement with Expo City Dubai Kerry has signed a long-term lease agreement with Expo City Dubai to establish its new Regional Customer Co-Creation Centre. Business • 10 Dec
Three-year extension of nitrates derogation granted The European Union has granted a three-year extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation, following a vote by the EU Nitrates Committee. Business • 09 Dec
Three-year extension of nitrates derogation granted The European Union has granted a three-year extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation, following a vote by the EU Nitrates Committee. Business • 09 Dec
New suspected case of bluetongue at second Co Down farm Disappointment has been expressed after a suspected case of bluetongue was flagged in a second herd in Co Down. Ulster • 08 Dec
New suspected case of bluetongue at second Co Down farm Disappointment has been expressed after a suspected case of bluetongue was flagged in a second herd in Co Down. Ulster • 08 Dec
Fishing industry meeting 'constructive', says Taoiseach The Taoiseach has described a meeting with fishing organisations as "comprehensive and constructive" ahead of next week's EU quota negotiations in Brussels. Ireland • 04 Dec
Fishing industry meeting 'constructive', says Taoiseach The Taoiseach has described a meeting with fishing organisations as "comprehensive and constructive" ahead of next week's EU quota negotiations in Brussels. Ireland • 04 Dec
Taoiseach to meet fishing industry representatives Fishing industry representatives will meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin this afternoon ahead of the annual EU quota negotiations. Ireland • 03 Dec
Taoiseach to meet fishing industry representatives Fishing industry representatives will meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin this afternoon ahead of the annual EU quota negotiations. Ireland • 03 Dec
Recall of Brazilian beef leaves safeguards 'redundant' Irish Farmers' Association President Francie Gorman has said Tánaiste Simon Harris should clarify immediately where Fine Gael stands on the Mercosur trade deal. EU • 02 Dec
Recall of Brazilian beef leaves safeguards 'redundant' Irish Farmers' Association President Francie Gorman has said Tánaiste Simon Harris should clarify immediately where Fine Gael stands on the Mercosur trade deal. EU • 02 Dec
EU recalls Brazilian beef containing banned hormones The European Commission has recalled consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products imported into the EU, after it was found they contained hormones banned in the bloc. Business • 01 Dec
EU recalls Brazilian beef containing banned hormones The European Commission has recalled consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products imported into the EU, after it was found they contained hormones banned in the bloc. Business • 01 Dec
Further bird flu outbreak detected on Cavan turkey farm An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has been detected on a turkey farm in Co Cavan, the fifth such outbreak in the country in less than a month. Ireland • 03 Dec
Further bird flu outbreak detected on Cavan turkey farm An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has been detected on a turkey farm in Co Cavan, the fifth such outbreak in the country in less than a month. Ireland • 03 Dec
Concern bluetongue will spread in spring if not contained The Chair of Medicines at Veterinary Ireland has said that if a suspected outbreak of bluetongue in Northern Ireland is not contained, it could spread during fly season late next spring and early summer. Ireland • 01 Dec
Concern bluetongue will spread in spring if not contained The Chair of Medicines at Veterinary Ireland has said that if a suspected outbreak of bluetongue in Northern Ireland is not contained, it could spread during fly season late next spring and early summer. Ireland • 01 Dec
Commission recommends extension of nitrates derogation Ireland's EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has said the European Commission has recommended to extend the nitrates derogation for Ireland. Ireland • 27 Nov
Commission recommends extension of nitrates derogation Ireland's EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has said the European Commission has recommended to extend the nitrates derogation for Ireland. Ireland • 27 Nov
Prices of many tractors double amid material costs rise The value of farm machinery to the Irish economy has reached €4.76 billion, according to the first ever economic report in the area, while a jump in raw material costs has contributed to the prices of many tractors doubling in the last decade. Ireland • 26 Nov
Prices of many tractors double amid material costs rise The value of farm machinery to the Irish economy has reached €4.76 billion, according to the first ever economic report in the area, while a jump in raw material costs has contributed to the prices of many tractors doubling in the last decade. Ireland • 26 Nov
Bird flu confirmed in Co Laois turkey flock The Department of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in a turkey flock in Co Laois. Agriculture • 26 Nov
Bird flu confirmed in Co Laois turkey flock The Department of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in a turkey flock in Co Laois. Agriculture • 26 Nov
New 'grass to gas' plant being launched in Co Meath A new "grass to gas" agricultural biomethane plant is set to provide enough energy to heat two pharmaceutical manufacturing sites by the end of next year. Leinster • 24 Nov
New 'grass to gas' plant being launched in Co Meath A new "grass to gas" agricultural biomethane plant is set to provide enough energy to heat two pharmaceutical manufacturing sites by the end of next year. Leinster • 24 Nov
Increased food security efforts amid climate pressures Food security was a major focus at COP30 in Brazil this week, as countries try to adapt to the impact climate change is having on food production. Ireland • 21 Nov
Increased food security efforts amid climate pressures Food security was a major focus at COP30 in Brazil this week, as countries try to adapt to the impact climate change is having on food production. Ireland • 21 Nov
First quarter revenues at Origin Enterprises up 3.6% International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported higher revenues for the three months to the end of October and said it was well positioned to build on the momentum of its first fiscal quarter. Business • 20 Nov
First quarter revenues at Origin Enterprises up 3.6% International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported higher revenues for the three months to the end of October and said it was well positioned to build on the momentum of its first fiscal quarter. Business • 20 Nov
IFJ probe 'undermines' EU-Mercosur trade deal, says IFA The Irish Farmers' Association has said an investigation carried out by the Irish Farmers Journal in Brazil undermines arguments by the European Commission that the EU-Mercosur trade deal should be approved. Ireland • 20 Nov
IFJ probe 'undermines' EU-Mercosur trade deal, says IFA The Irish Farmers' Association has said an investigation carried out by the Irish Farmers Journal in Brazil undermines arguments by the European Commission that the EU-Mercosur trade deal should be approved. Ireland • 20 Nov
Views sought on responsible dog ownership, animal welfare Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has launched a public consultation for the development of a new animal welfare strategy to cover the next five years. Ireland • 19 Nov
Views sought on responsible dog ownership, animal welfare Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has launched a public consultation for the development of a new animal welfare strategy to cover the next five years. Ireland • 19 Nov
