Three-year extension of nitrates derogation expected A reduction in chemical nitrogen allowances, and increased buffer zones around rivers are understood to be some of the new conditions attached to an extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation. Business • 1 hr
Three-year extension of nitrates derogation expected A reduction in chemical nitrogen allowances, and increased buffer zones around rivers are understood to be some of the new conditions attached to an extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation. Business • 1 hr
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 • 21 hrs
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 • 21 hrs
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
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
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
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
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
EU gives green light for talks with UK on agri-food EU member states have given the green light for Brussels to begin negotiations with the UK over an agri-food and animal health agreement, which could considerably ease friction on goods moving across the Irish Sea. Europe • 14 Nov
EU gives green light for talks with UK on agri-food EU member states have given the green light for Brussels to begin negotiations with the UK over an agri-food and animal health agreement, which could considerably ease friction on goods moving across the Irish Sea. Europe • 14 Nov
Leitrim farmers leading large-scale wetland restoration A mountain in Co Leitrim that once hosted one of the largest coal mining sites in the west of Ireland has become a European case study for large-scale wetland restoration. Connacht • 12 Nov
Leitrim farmers leading large-scale wetland restoration A mountain in Co Leitrim that once hosted one of the largest coal mining sites in the west of Ireland has become a European case study for large-scale wetland restoration. Connacht • 12 Nov
Dawn Meats and Lidl wins World's Best Steak award Ireland has won the World's Best Steak award at the World Steak Challenge in London. Business • 11 Nov
Dawn Meats and Lidl wins World's Best Steak award Ireland has won the World's Best Steak award at the World Steak Challenge in London. Business • 11 Nov
Cork farm trialling new techniques to cut emissions On a windswept Cork farm, hi-tech cow collars track animal health and solar panels glint on the milking parlour's roof, as Ireland tries to reduce its agricultural carbon footprint. Climate Change • 12 Nov
Cork farm trialling new techniques to cut emissions On a windswept Cork farm, hi-tech cow collars track animal health and solar panels glint on the milking parlour's roof, as Ireland tries to reduce its agricultural carbon footprint. Climate Change • 12 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
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
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
Will bird flu mean there won't be turkeys for Christmas? Poultry farmers say there are under a "mental stress that can't be underestimated" due to the bird flu outbreak. Agriculture • 11 Nov
Will bird flu mean there won't be turkeys for Christmas? Poultry farmers say there are under a "mental stress that can't be underestimated" due to the bird flu outbreak. Agriculture • 11 Nov
