Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

Picture of so-called 'wonky carrots' on a white plate

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

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

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Director of Operations Susanne McGovern

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

Liquidator appointed to company building Co Meath houses

A liquidator has been appointed to Meathamatic, a company building a housing development in Co Meath, after a meeting of creditors in Dublin.

Ireland • 18 Nov

Group photo of yound sheep farmers with the Agriculture Minister

Young sheep farmers seek to secure sector

The Young Sheep Farmer Forum (YSFF) has submitted a report to the Minister for Agriculture with recommendations to secure the future of Ireland's sheep sector.

Agribusiness • 17 Nov

Near two thirds of shoppers mistrust sale prices - survey

Nearly two thirds of consumers do not trust that prices listed for products during sales are accurate, while a quarter of people's decisions to buy sale items are based on recommendations from social media influencers.

Business • 17 Nov

New €12.7m research facility opens in Co Wexford

A new €12.7 million research facility that will focus on the environment and sustainability has officially opened in Co Wexford.

Leinster • 14 Nov

Bird flu outbreak confirmed at turkey farm in Monaghan

A third outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed on a commercial turkey farm in less than a week.

Ireland • 11 Nov

Housing order for all poultry amid high risk of bird flu

A housing order for all poultry and captive birds in the country is in effect from today, due to the high risk from avian influenza - or bird flu.

Ireland • 10 Nov

What is bird flu and how concerning is the spread?

The Department of Agriculture has imposed a mandatory housing order for poultry and captive birds, effective from 10 November, following the first outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the country since 2022.

Ireland • 06 Nov