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Report raises questions about viability of Irish farming

The State agency responsible for agriculture and food development has been teasing out the findings of its 2024 National Farm Survey, which raised the question: Who will be farming our land in the coming decades and what will they be doing with it?

Analysis and Comment • 29 Jun

Forestry sector in 'total disarray', committee told

Ireland's forestry sector is in "total disarray" with just a fraction of planting targets being met, the Climate Change Advisory Council has warned.

Politics • 25 Jun

Daniel (Dan) Browne came from a farming background in Douglas, Co Cork and started his career as a research scientist

Dawn Meats co-founder Daniel (Dan) Browne dies at age 88

Dawn Meats has announced that its co-founder Daniel (Dan) Browne, has died aged 88.

Agribusiness • 25 Jun

Average farm income up 87% to just under €36,000

There was a substantial recovery in family farm incomes across all types of farming last year, according to a new report from Teagasc.

Business • 23 Jun

Enterprise Ireland-backed food and drink firms exported €15 billion worth of goods last year

Food and drink firms invested €166m in R&D in 2024

Enterprise Ireland-backed food and drinks companies invested €166m in research and development last year, according to the semi-State body.

Business • 18 Jun

Locals in Kinsale gathered to register their opposition to the granting of a license to Woodstown Bay Shellfish Ltd to pursue the operation (Photo credit: Ben O'Donnell)

Kinsale locals to submit petition against mussel farm

More than 3,000 people have signed a petition objecting to the granting of planning permission for a mussel farm in Kinsale, Co Cork.

Munster • 14 Jun

Origin Enterprises' nine month revenues up 4.1%

International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported group revenue year to date of €1.59 billion, up 4.1% year-on-year.

Business • 12 Jun

A tractor can be driven on a motorway if it can travel at or maintain a speed of at least 50km/h

IRHA calls for tractor ban on motorways

The Irish Road Haulage Association has called for a ban on tractors and "slow moving vehicles" from using the country's motorway network due to safety concerns.

Ireland • 26 May

Waterford dairy farmer Kate Curran with her Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2024 award

Teagasc award winner 'trying to do good for nature'

Waterford dairy farmer Kate Curran has been announced as the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2024 award.

Agribusiness • 23 May

Mr O'Sullivan will take up the post in the autumn.

O'Sullivan new CEO of Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op Society

Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Operative Society has announced dairy processing executive Eamon O'Sullivan as its new CEO.

Business • 22 May

The BMI report found that 93 in every 100 Irish households bought fresh or frozen seafood last year

Seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024

A Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) report has found the value of Ireland's seafood economy increased to €1.24 billion last year, an increase of 4% compared to 2023.

Ireland • 20 May

The biggest issue facing food suppliers was rising costs, but some were also dealing with unfair trading practices by retailers

14% of food suppliers faced unfair trading - survey

One in seven agri-food suppliers has faced unfair trading practices by a buyer or retailer, according to a new survey by An Rialálaí Agraibhia, the Agri-Food Regulator.

Business • 20 May

The IFA and the group representing co-ops are taking part in the protest

Farming groups protest in Dublin over CAP proposals

Around 50 farmers took part in a demonstration outside the European Commission offices in Dublin, to warn against stripping away the CAP budget in favour of a single-fund approach to the EU budget.

Ireland • 20 May

Partner Larry Carroll, Coughlan Carroll & Co; John Donoghue, CEO of ifac with Partners Rosaleen White and Martin Coughlan, Coughlan Carroll & Co at today's deal announcement

Ifac agrees deal for Kilkenny's Coughlan Carroll & Co

Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm ifac has announced a deal to buy Kilkenny-based Coughlan Carroll & Co. Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors.

Business • 19 May

After scrub clearance in 2024 by a team from the airport, traditional Droimeann cattle - a native, rare breed in Ireland - were introduced for conservation grazing

Grazing cattle used for airport biodiversity project

Grazing cattle have been used for the first time on airport-owned land in Ireland, as part of the initial phase of the Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project.

Munster • 19 May

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and First Minister Michelle O'Neill pictured with 'Romeo' at the Balmoral Show

Thousands flock to Balmoral Show in Lisburn

Sunny weather helped to draw large crowds to Northern Ireland's biggest agricultural show which has opened to the public.

Ulster • 14 May

Levels of bovine tuberculosis on Irish farms have risen significantly in recent years (file pic)

Dept proposes number of measures to tackle bovine TB

More information on a herd's risk category, mandatory blood testing in larger herds, and pre-movement testing are among the fresh measures proposed by the Government to better prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB).

Agriculture • 08 May

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen said failure to increase CAP funding could lead to €250 billion shortfall for farmers

Govt pushing for 'straightforward measures' in CAP talks

Measures to ensure a more straightforward and flexible system are among the priorities for the Irish Government while negotiating the EU's next Common Agricultural Policy.

Ireland • 06 May

The European Union has won a landmark case against Britain at the world's oldest arbitration body over post-Brexit rights to fish sandeels

EU wins post-Brexit fishing row with Britain

The European Union has today won a landmark case against Britain at the world's oldest arbitration body over post-Brexit rights to fish sandeels, a tiny North Sea species.

Business • 02 May

Trees damaged by Storm Éowyn being cleared from Mote Park Forest.

Coillte says level of damage from Storm Éowyn to top €60m

Coillte has said Storm Éowyn in January caused "unprecedented" levels of damage to its estate at an estimated cost of over €60m.

Business • 02 May

Kerry Group has maintained its full year constant currency earnings per share guidance growth of 7% to 11%

Kerry Group's first quarter revenues up by 6.3%

Irish food ingredients multinational Kerry Group has reported a 6.3% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 and said it was maintaining its full year constant currency earnings per share guidance growth of 7% to 11%.

Business • 01 May

Glanbia shares jump after 'better than feared' Q1

Shares in nutrition supplement maker Glanbia jumped over 12% today after analysts pointed to a "better than feared" first quarter performance that allowed the Irish group to maintain its full year earnings guidance.

Business • 30 Apr

The order was introduced in February due to the heightened risk of bird flu, but will be revoked on 10 May

Poultry order issued over bird flu risk to be lifted

The Department of Agriculture has announced it is lifting the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds that was in place due to the risk of avian influenza, or bird flu.

Ireland • 29 Apr

The report said land values - for sale and rent - are expected to rise again primarily due to better milk prices

Low supply among issues driving up price of farmland

Low supply, increasing demand from dairy farmers and issues around succession were the main factors driving up the price of agricultural land last year, according to a report.

Ireland • 29 Apr

Liffey Mills has 'superstores' in Athy, Banagher, Edenderry, Ennis, Nenagh, Roscrea and Shinrone

Pre-tax profits surge 48.5% to €8.27m at Liffey Mills

Pre-tax profits at the operator of the chain of agri-superstores Liffey Mills last year increased by 48.5% to €8.27m.

Business • 24 Apr