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A housing order for all poultry and captive birds has been in effect since the beginning of the week

Test results for bird flu come back negative in Monaghan

Additional testing on samples from a Monaghan poultry farm for avian influenza, or bird flu, have come back negative, with no trace of the virus detected.

Ulster • 21 Feb

A housing order is currently in place for all poultry and captive birds in Ireland

Suspected case of bird flu detected on Monaghan farm

A suspected case of avian influenza, or bird flu, has been detected on a poultry farm in Co Monaghan.

Regional • 20 Feb

The Commission said it will continue to prioritise food security and sovereignty

EU Commission outlines roadmap for agriculture sectors

The European Commission has outlined its long-term vision for the European Union's agriculture and food sectors.

Agribusiness • 20 Feb

Kerry Grooup said that while a number of its markets remained subdued, 2024 represented a more 'normalised' year relative to recent history

Kerry CEO says 'well positioned' to weather tariffs war

Food technology and ingredients company Kerry Group has reported revenues of €8 billion for 2024 and said it remains well positioned for a strong market outperformance this year.

Business • 18 Feb

All free range birds must be brought indoors for the duration of the order (Stock image)

Housing order to protect poultry from bird flu in effect

A housing order has come into effect from today for poultry flocks and captive birds to protect them from avian influenza.

Ireland • 17 Feb

Kerry Group's new Digital Centre of Excellence is located at its Global Innovation Centre in Naas, Co Kildare

Kerry's new new Digital Centre of Excellence for Naas

Food technology and ingredients company Kerry Group has announced a new Digital Centre of Excellence, at its Global Innovation Centre in Naas, Co Kildare.

Business • 14 Feb

The Low Emissions Slurry Spreading process involves using advanced equipment that applies slurry more precisely and closer to the soil surface

Fewer emissions, better efficiency from slurry spreading

Newer more environmentally friendly methods of spreading slurry are having a significant impact on greenhouse emissions, water quality, and the odour previously given off by the process.

Ireland • 14 Feb

All free range birds must be brought indoors for the duration of the order

Poultry order over flu risk should be taken 'seriously'

A compulsory housing order for poultry will come into effect from next Monday after several avian influenza cases were detected in wild birds across Ireland.

Ireland • 13 Feb

Denis Drennan said power-line management needed to change in the wake of Storm Éowyn

Farmers can help maintain trees near power lines - ICMSA

The head of one of Ireland's main farming groups has proposed that basic maintenance of hedgerows and trees overhanging power and communications cabling should be contracted out to trained local farmers.

Ireland • 07 Feb

The ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme) is a Government-run agri-environment climate scheme that incentivises farmers to improve biodiversity on their lands

Over 13,000 farmers still waiting for ACRES payments

More than 13,000 farmers are waiting on payments for last year under the Government's ACRES scheme, with nearly 3,000 farmers still waiting on payments for 2023.

Business • 06 Feb

Donal Tierney, the CEO of Sligo-based co-op Aurivo

Aurivo CEO Tierney to retire after 2026's AGM

Co Sligo-based co-op Aurivo, which owns and produces the Connacht Gold dairy brand, said today that Donal Tierney will step down as chief executive following its annual general meeting in May 2026.

Business • 06 Feb

Ross Buchanan estimates that around half of the trees on his site in Co Monaghan were lost in the storm

Govt taskforce meets to examine storm damage to forests

A Government taskforce looking at managing forests damaged during Storm Éowyn and supporting foresters has met for the first time.

Ireland • 04 Feb

Engineers from French energy company Enedis help to repair power lines outside Carrick-On-Shannon in Co Leitrim

Thousands still without power, broadband after storm

Around 63,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power and tens of thousands have no broadband services following Storm Éowyn last week.

Weather • 31 Jan

The findings indicated a decline in the proportion of young farmers in recent decades

Farm incomes increase, age of farmers continues to rise

Farm incomes increased last year but the average age of farmers continues to rise, according to latest research from Teagasc.

Business • 28 Jan

Padraig Fahy's farm in in Co Galway was negatively impacted by Storm Éowyn

'Never heard wind like it' - farmers react to Storm Éowyn

Vegetable farmers have "never seen anything like" the damage caused by Storm Éowyn.

Weather • 27 Jan

Agriculture can support environment, says EU Commissioner

EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen has told Irish farmers that he wants farming to be sustainable economically as well as environmentally.

Ireland • 23 Jan

Farmers were making progress on meeting emissions targets, Francie Gorman said, but said a proper balance needed to be found

Reducing emissions by cutting farm production 'sabotage'

The Irish Farmers Association has said that seeking to reduce environmental emissions by cutting farm production, would amount to "national sabotage".

Ireland • 22 Jan

Irish Distillers is working with Bank of Ireland to offer Enviroflex sustainability-linked loans to tillage farmers for the first time

New sustainability-linked loans for tillage farmers

Jameson Irish whiskey maker Irish Distillers is working with Bank of Ireland to offer Enviroflex sustainability-linked loans to tillage farmers for the very first time.

Business • 21 Jan

Tom Hyland - Dawn Meats' Engineering Director

Dawn Meats invests €1.5m in new solar panel project

Dawn Meats has invested €1.5m in a new solar panel project at its Grannagh site in Co Waterford.

Business • 20 Jan

2024 Young Farmer of the Year Chris Cahill on his shared dairy farm in Delvin, Co Westmeath

Red tape and input costs main challenges facing farmers

Red tape, input costs and the weather rank highest in the challenges facing Irish farmers, according to the latest report from farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm Ifac.

Business • 16 Jan

A petting farm in Schoeneiche near Berlin is cordoned off over foot and mouth disease

UK bans import of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany

The UK has banned imports of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

UK • 14 Jan

Irish food and drink exports hit record high - Bord Bia

Irish food, drink and horticulture exports were worth €17 billion last year, according to Bord Bia - a record high.

Business • 08 Jan

The agriculture sector saw a decline from 20 fatalities in 2023 to 12 last year, a fall of 40%

SIPTU calls for introduction of farm safe pass system

There were 33 work-related deaths in 2024, according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), down from the figure of 43 which was recorded in 2023.

Ireland • 08 Jan

A group of international academics have criticised Teagasc for its support of a declaration by scientists advocating for the 'societal role' of meat

Teagasc criticised for advocating 'societal role' of meat

A group of international academics have criticised Ireland's state farm advisory service Teagasc for its support of a declaration by scientists advocating for the "societal role" of meat.

Business • 31 Dec 24

Aengus Cox has been a multimedia journalist at RTÉ News since 2012, working across radio, television and online

Aengus Cox named RTÉ News Ag & Consumer Correspondent

RTÉ News has announced the appointment of journalist Aengus Cox as its new Agriculture and Consumer Affairs correspondent.

Business • 21 Dec 24