Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

Image shows a oman at home shopping online on laptop for Black friday sales

Shoppers urged to be vigilant as Black Friday sales begin

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning that consumers are being targeted by "increasingly sophisticated online scams".

Business • 28 Nov 25

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 25

Bronze turkeys on a farm in Termonfeckin, near Drogheda

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 • 17 Dec 25

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 25

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 25

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 25