Rain fails to dampen spirits at Ploughing Championships President Michael D Higgins has officially opened this year's National Ploughing Championships in Co Laois, one of the biggest shows of its kind in Europe. Leinster • 19 Sep
Amending Irish nitrates rules would be 'premature' - EU The European Commission has said it has not received an invitation from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to the environment commissioner to visit Ireland in the context … Ireland • 18 Sep
'Farmfluencers' highlight different side of agriculture It may be a turbulent time for Irish agriculture but many young farmers want to show a different side to their work. Ireland • 18 Sep
Sunk Cost: Fallout of Ukraine war is seen in dairy Dairy and eggs are everyday items for most households; they're also grocery items that have seen some of the most significant increases in the past … Business • 17 Sep
Taoiseach to invite environment commissioner to Ireland The Taoiseach is to invite the European Commissioner for the Environment to Ireland over the ending of Ireland's nitrates derogation agreement. Ireland • 15 Sep
61% of agribusinesses face staffing challenge - report A survey of leaders of 75 food and agribusinesses on the island of Ireland has found businesses are being affected by high costs, staff recruitment … Ireland • 14 Sep
Poland to extend ban on Ukrainian grain imports Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said his government will extend a ban on Ukrainian grain imports beyond 15 September, regardless of any decision taken … Ukraine • 13 Sep
Probe under way over supermarket's use of Quality Mark The Irish food marketing and promotions body, Bord Bia is currently conducting an investigation into the use of its Quality Assurance mark by a supermarket … Ireland • 06 Sep
Consultation on genetically-altered crop proposal A public consultation on an EU proposal to allow for the regulation and sale of plants that are genetically changed using new techniques has been … Ireland • 04 Sep
90,000 farmers register with new fertiliser database A new national database to track fertiliser sales, improve regulation and contribute to national targets to reduce fertiliser use has gone live with 90,000 farmers … Agribusiness • 01 Sep
Farmers concerned that EP 2024 clashes with harvest Farmers have criticised a decision by Electric Picnic to hold next year's festival in mid-August, as it will coincide with peak harvesting season. Leinster • 01 Sep
Climate group says EPA 'caved' to agriculture sector The EPA caved to pressure from the agricultural sector to dumb down its messaging on food waste and meat consumption after it deleted a tweet … Ireland • 29 Aug
EPA deletes 'eat less meat' tweet following IFA protest A tweet advocating consumers cut back on red meat consumption has been deleted by the Environmental Protection Agency following objections from the Irish Farmers' Association. Agriculture • 29 Aug
Jail and fines for 'mutilation' of cropping dogs ears The Government has introduced measures to further crack down on the practice of cropping or clipping dogs' ears, which has has been illegal for a … Agriculture • 25 Aug
Ireland, WFP 'working closely' to reverse hunger crisis Senior members of the World Food Programme - headed by its Executive Director Cindy McCain - have held meetings in Dublin with NGOs and politicians, … Ireland • 24 Aug
Multispecies pastures produce more fodder, study shows New research on using plants other than grass in pastures show major environmental benefits and cost savings for farmers. Ireland • 23 Aug
Lab-grown meats are 'only a matter of time' - FSAI It is only a matter of time before the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) receives applications for lab-grown meat to be developed for Irish … Ireland • 10 Aug
Rise in population, breeding territories of corncrake A survey by the NPWS has found a 35% increase in the population of critically endangered corncrake birds in Ireland over the past five years, … Ireland • 10 Aug
Calls for grants to farmers liable for damaged trees There have been calls for financial supports for landowners and farmers who face thousands of euro in bills to remove dying roadside ash trees from … Ireland • 07 Aug
Three new farming apprenticeships to begin in September People wishing to gain farming qualifications through the apprenticeships system will soon be able to do so as three such apprenticeships begin this September. Ireland • 07 Aug
EU approves €1.3bn forestry programme for Ireland The European Commission has approved Ireland's new €1.3 billion forestry programme after months of consideration and negotiations with the Government. Ireland • 03 Aug
Teenager overcome by slurry fumes urges farm safety A young farmer who was hospitalised after being overcome by fumes from agitated slurry two years ago is urging farmers to be more vigilant. Ireland • 16 Jul
New agri-food regulator will 'promote fairness' The bill to establish the office of the new agri-food regulator - An Rialálaí Agraibhia - has been signed into law by President Michael D … Agriculture • 12 Jul
Farming organisations wary as EU passes new nature law For months now the proposals for the Nature Restoration Law have provoked heated debate and exchanges between farming organisations and environmental and other NGOs. Ireland • 14 Jul
61 hours: The journey endured by thousands of Irish bull calves For months, RTÉ Investigates has been looking into Ireland's dairy boom. The investigation has uncovered animal welfare issues at marts and breaches of regulations on … investigations unit • 09 Jul
