Who are the key players in the Irish farming lobby? Irish farmers, with the support of the Government, have had some big wins in recent times. Ireland • 18 mins
Who are the key players in the Irish farming lobby? Irish farmers, with the support of the Government, have had some big wins in recent times. Ireland • 18 mins
Farmers warn of slurry storage issues after wet weather Farmers in the east of the country hit by significant wet weather in recent weeks have said they are struggling with slurry storage capacity, as they are unable to spread slurry on saturated ground. Agriculture • 20 Feb
Farmers warn of slurry storage issues after wet weather Farmers in the east of the country hit by significant wet weather in recent weeks have said they are struggling with slurry storage capacity, as they are unable to spread slurry on saturated ground. Agriculture • 20 Feb
Irish, NI agriculture departments to tackle bovine TB A pilot co-operation project between the Irish and Northern Irish agriculture departments to tackle bovine TB on a regional basis has been launched. Ireland • 19 Feb
Irish, NI agriculture departments to tackle bovine TB A pilot co-operation project between the Irish and Northern Irish agriculture departments to tackle bovine TB on a regional basis has been launched. Ireland • 19 Feb
Strong dairy and tillage output in 2025 - Teagasc There was strong output across both the dairy and tillage sectors last year, while beef and sheep production fell - according to a report from Teagasc on Ireland's agri-food sector. Business • 17 Feb
Strong dairy and tillage output in 2025 - Teagasc There was strong output across both the dairy and tillage sectors last year, while beef and sheep production fell - according to a report from Teagasc on Ireland's agri-food sector. Business • 17 Feb
Fresh proposals aimed at resolving Bord Bia dispute Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has published fresh proposals aimed at resolving the dispute between farming groups and Bord Bia. Ireland • 13 Feb
Fresh proposals aimed at resolving Bord Bia dispute Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has published fresh proposals aimed at resolving the dispute between farming groups and Bord Bia. Ireland • 13 Feb
IFA questions Bord Bia accreditation of Dawn Farms The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has raised further questions over the accreditation of Dawn Farms under certain Bord Bia Quality Assurance Schemes. Agriculture • 11 Feb
IFA questions Bord Bia accreditation of Dawn Farms The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has raised further questions over the accreditation of Dawn Farms under certain Bord Bia Quality Assurance Schemes. Agriculture • 11 Feb
No decision on implementing Mercosur yet - Commissioner EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen has said the commission has not yet decided whether to go ahead with implementing the Mercosur trade deal while its legality is being examined. Ireland • 03 Feb
No decision on implementing Mercosur yet - Commissioner EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen has said the commission has not yet decided whether to go ahead with implementing the Mercosur trade deal while its legality is being examined. Ireland • 03 Feb
Murrin to be asked to appear before Oireachtas Committee Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin is expected to be asked to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture to discuss his company Dawn Farms' use of Brazilian beef in some of its products. Business • 28 Jan
Murrin to be asked to appear before Oireachtas Committee Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin is expected to be asked to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture to discuss his company Dawn Farms' use of Brazilian beef in some of its products. Business • 28 Jan
Live animal exports not impacted by bluetongue, says Dept The Department of Agriculture has said it has provided a detailed briefing to all stakeholders surrounding the first detected case of the bluetongue virus in the Republic. Ireland • 26 Jan
Live animal exports not impacted by bluetongue, says Dept The Department of Agriculture has said it has provided a detailed briefing to all stakeholders surrounding the first detected case of the bluetongue virus in the Republic. Ireland • 26 Jan
Emergency meeting to discuss bluetongue case rescheduled A second meeting due to be held by the Department of Agriculture to discuss the first detected case of the bluetongue virus in the Republic has been rescheduled to tomorrow. Ireland • 25 Jan
Emergency meeting to discuss bluetongue case rescheduled A second meeting due to be held by the Department of Agriculture to discuss the first detected case of the bluetongue virus in the Republic has been rescheduled to tomorrow. Ireland • 25 Jan
Bluetongue case in Wexford 'deeply worrying', says IFA The bluetongue virus has been confirmed in the Republic for the first time with a case identified in a herd of cattle in Co Wexford. Ireland • 25 Jan
Bluetongue case in Wexford 'deeply worrying', says IFA The bluetongue virus has been confirmed in the Republic for the first time with a case identified in a herd of cattle in Co Wexford. Ireland • 25 Jan
Bord Bia board to meet as SF call for chair's resignation Board members of Bord Bia are due to meet tomorrow morning to discuss concerns around the food company owned by Chairperson Larry Murrin. Politics • 21 Jan
Bord Bia board to meet as SF call for chair's resignation Board members of Bord Bia are due to meet tomorrow morning to discuss concerns around the food company owned by Chairperson Larry Murrin. Politics • 21 Jan
Mercosur deal to bring 'prosperity' ahead of signing Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen have hailed a trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur nations as key for prosperity and multilateralism. World • 16 Jan
Mercosur deal to bring 'prosperity' ahead of signing Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen have hailed a trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur nations as key for prosperity and multilateralism. World • 16 Jan
Five calves 'powerful well' after record-equalling birth A cow on a farm in Co Tyrone has equalled a world record after giving birth to five calves. Ulster • 16 Jan
Five calves 'powerful well' after record-equalling birth A cow on a farm in Co Tyrone has equalled a world record after giving birth to five calves. Ulster • 16 Jan
Mercosur treaty signing postponed amid tense scenes EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at a summit in Brussels that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, diplomats have said. World • 18 Dec 25
Mercosur treaty signing postponed amid tense scenes EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at a summit in Brussels that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, diplomats have said. World • 18 Dec 25
Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that a bluetongue vaccine is to be allowed in Ireland in 2026. Ireland • 17 Dec 25
Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that a bluetongue vaccine is to be allowed in Ireland in 2026. Ireland • 17 Dec 25
Bluetongue surveillance ramped up after NI cases - Heydon Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that the department's surveillance for Bluetongue virus has been ramped up following confirmation of further suspected cases in Northern Ireland. Ireland • 04 Dec 25
Bluetongue surveillance ramped up after NI cases - Heydon Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said that the department's surveillance for Bluetongue virus has been ramped up following confirmation of further suspected cases in Northern Ireland. Ireland • 04 Dec 25
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 25
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 25
Bluetongue case very concerning and disappointing - IFA The suspected case of Bluetongue virus in cattle in Co Down is very disappointing and concerning, the President of the Irish Farmers' Association has said. Ireland • 30 Nov 25
Bluetongue case very concerning and disappointing - IFA The suspected case of Bluetongue virus in cattle in Co Down is very disappointing and concerning, the President of the Irish Farmers' Association has said. Ireland • 30 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
