Bord Bia's headquarters revamp cost over €6.4m The refurbishment of a new headquarters for food promotion body An Bord Bia ended up costing more than €6.4m. Business • 4 hrs
€500,000 in aid for farmers hit by Leitrim landslide Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has announced an aid package of €500,000 to support farmers impacted by a massive landslide in Leitrim two-and-a-half years ago. Connacht • 22 Nov
Origin Enterprises' Q1 revenues soar almost 58% International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported higher quarterly revenues and said that favourable autumn/winter planting levels have set a solid foundation for the full … Business • 22 Nov
Herdwatch secures multi-million euro investment Livestock management platform, Herdwatch, has secured a multi-million-euro investment. Business • 17 Nov
No reason for concerns on festive turkey supply - Dept There is no need to be worried about the supply of turkeys for Christmas at this stage, following an outbreak of avian flu at one … Ireland • 16 Nov
Avian flu found in Monaghan turkey flock Restriction zones are being put in place around a Co Monaghan turkey farm after test results showed evidence of H5N1 avian influenza in some of … Ulster • 13 Nov
Annual fertiliser prices up 122% in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the overall cost of agricultural inputs rose 37% in the 12 months to last September. Business • 10 Nov
Agricultural towns vital to economy - analysis A new economic analysis of the contribution of agricultural and rural towns to Ireland's economic strength shows the vital role these towns have in sustaining … Ireland • 10 Nov
Bayer beats Q3 profit forecast on strong herbicide sale Agriculture and pharmaceuticals company Bayer has today reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings as surging demand for its herbicides made up for a decline in sales of … Business • 08 Nov
Agri-food exports hit €15.4 billion last year Irish agri-food exports were worth €15.4 billion in 2021, an increase of 51% since 2012, new figures show today. Business • 07 Nov
New €1.3 billion forestry programme announced A new forestry programme worth €1.3 billion has been announced by the Government. The fund will see payments to farmers for planting trees rise by … Ireland • 03 Nov
Foodservice sector back at pre-Covid levels A new report from Bord Bia reveals that the numbers of people dining out has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with lunch and early bird … Business • 03 Nov
Glanbia's nine month revenues rise by 23% Global nutrition group Glanbia has updated its full year guidance as it reported higher revenues for the nine months to October 1. Business • 03 Nov
Worrying times for turkey farmers ahead of Christmas With Christmas around the corner, farmers John and Fiona Curran from Fordstown, Co Meath are observing their flock of free-range bronze turkeys. Ireland • 02 Nov
Order to house poultry flocks a 'precautionary measure' Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said an order issued today compelling poultry flock owners to house their birds from next Monday onwards due to … Ireland • 02 Nov
Country Crest and Ballymaguire Foods to create 200 jobs Convenience food companies Country Crest and Ballymaguire Foods are set to create 200 new jobs over the next five years. Business • 21 Oct
ACRES and Organic Farming schemes open for applications Two significant schemes that will deliver millions of euro to farmers while improving their overall sustainability over the next five years opened for applications today. Business • 20 Oct
Meat scientists conference held in Dublin A conference to highlight the global role and importance of meat and meat production was held in Dublin today. Dublin • 19 Oct
No agreement at meeting on dairy farming emissions A meeting of the Food Vison Dairy group, at which it was hoped there would be agreement on a suite of measures to tackle greenhouse … Agriculture • 14 Oct
Strong engagement by farmers on climate, says Taoiseach Farmers are taking climate target seriously, where other sectors have a more general approach, the Taoiseach told an agrifood conference in Dublin Castle this morning. Ireland • 13 Oct
Agricultural Input Price Index jumps 38% - CSO Input costs for farmers have risen by nearly 40% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest Central Statistics Office's Agricultural Price Indices … Business • 11 Oct
DPC examines data breach at dairy processor Tirlán The office of the Data Protection Commissioner is examining a data breach at dairy processor Tirlán, concerning the private data of farmers being sent to … Ireland • 10 Oct
How the CAP remains vital to Irish agriculture In recent days the Government signed off on the new Common Agriculture Policy for Ireland, a massive five-year programme that ensures basic income for all … Analysis and Comment • 08 Oct
Govt signs off on €9.8bn CAP to cover next five years The Government has signed off on the new Common Agricultural Policy that will give Irish farmers nearly €9.8 billion over five years, beginning in January … Agriculture • 04 Oct
Tax relief extensions, new climate scheme for farmers The Minister for Finance has announced an extension to five agricultural tax reliefs that were expiring this year. Budget 2023 • 27 Sep
