Niamh Lenehan appointed CEO of new agri-food regulator Niamh Lenehan has been appointed CEO designate of An Rialálaí Agrabhia, a new State regulatory body that will examine commercial relationships between food producers, processors and retailers. Agriculture • 22 May 23
Niamh Lenehan appointed CEO of new agri-food regulator Niamh Lenehan has been appointed CEO designate of An Rialálaí Agrabhia, a new State regulatory body that will examine commercial relationships between food producers, processors and retailers. Agriculture • 22 May 23
Appeal for more farmers to sign up for 'social farming' More farmers are needed to keep up with the growing demand for "social farming" in Ireland. Ireland • 11 May 23
Appeal for more farmers to sign up for 'social farming' More farmers are needed to keep up with the growing demand for "social farming" in Ireland. Ireland • 11 May 23
Bill to establish new agri-food regulator debated The bill that will establish a new agri-food regulator to monitor and police interactions between farmers and food producers, retailers and processors was debated in the Dáil this evening. Agriculture • 10 May 23
Bill to establish new agri-food regulator debated The bill that will establish a new agri-food regulator to monitor and police interactions between farmers and food producers, retailers and processors was debated in the Dáil this evening. Agriculture • 10 May 23
86% of respondents to consultation support deer cull A public consultation on the future management of the population of deer in Ireland has found widespread support for culling. Ireland • 08 May 23
86% of respondents to consultation support deer cull A public consultation on the future management of the population of deer in Ireland has found widespread support for culling. Ireland • 08 May 23
Supermarket chains cut price of butter Following widespread falls in the price of milk across the main supermarkets over the weekend, consumers in a number of supermarket chains will also now benefit from a drop in the price of butter. Ireland • 03 May 23
Supermarket chains cut price of butter Following widespread falls in the price of milk across the main supermarkets over the weekend, consumers in a number of supermarket chains will also now benefit from a drop in the price of butter. Ireland • 03 May 23
Young farmers say rural Ireland needs to keep its youth Taoiseach Leo Varadkar alongside Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State Martin Heydon and Minister of State Pippa Hackett held a meeting with members of Macra na Feirme this afternoon. Ireland • 26 Apr 23
Young farmers say rural Ireland needs to keep its youth Taoiseach Leo Varadkar alongside Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State Martin Heydon and Minister of State Pippa Hackett held a meeting with members of Macra na Feirme this afternoon. Ireland • 26 Apr 23
Young farmers begin march from Kildare to Dublin Under grey skies and with a chill in the air, scores of people gathered at the Macra na Feirme sundial monument in Athy, Co Kildare, for this evening's march. Ireland • 25 Apr 23
Young farmers begin march from Kildare to Dublin Under grey skies and with a chill in the air, scores of people gathered at the Macra na Feirme sundial monument in Athy, Co Kildare, for this evening's march. Ireland • 25 Apr 23
Rise in building and agricultural thefts in 14 counties Gardaí are appealing to the public and in particular to those working at building and agricultural material providers, who may have been victims of credit card fraud, to come forward. Regional • 19 Apr 23
Rise in building and agricultural thefts in 14 counties Gardaí are appealing to the public and in particular to those working at building and agricultural material providers, who may have been victims of credit card fraud, to come forward. Regional • 19 Apr 23
HSA begins inspection campaign on farm vehicles The Health and Safety Authority is beginning a two-week national inspection campaign on farm vehicles. The campaign comes as machinery activity on farms increases, ahead of the beginning of the silage season. Ireland • 17 Apr 23
HSA begins inspection campaign on farm vehicles The Health and Safety Authority is beginning a two-week national inspection campaign on farm vehicles. The campaign comes as machinery activity on farms increases, ahead of the beginning of the silage season. Ireland • 17 Apr 23
Call for expansion of Traditional Farm Buildings Grant The Heritage Council has called for an expansion of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, as the scheme is oversubscribed despite applications still being open for another ten days. Agriculture • 15 Apr 23
Call for expansion of Traditional Farm Buildings Grant The Heritage Council has called for an expansion of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, as the scheme is oversubscribed despite applications still being open for another ten days. Agriculture • 15 Apr 23
Sheep farmers seek higher payments for their animals Sheep farmers are seeking increased payments for their animals as prices for sheep meat remain below 2022 levels, even though production costs increased hugely in the last 12 months. Regional • 04 Apr 23
Sheep farmers seek higher payments for their animals Sheep farmers are seeking increased payments for their animals as prices for sheep meat remain below 2022 levels, even though production costs increased hugely in the last 12 months. Regional • 04 Apr 23
Survey shows farmer optimism is growing 72% of farmers consider their farm economically sustainable, an increase of 18% in 2 years, according to the latest AIB Agri Tracker Survey. Ireland • 30 Mar 23
Survey shows farmer optimism is growing 72% of farmers consider their farm economically sustainable, an increase of 18% in 2 years, according to the latest AIB Agri Tracker Survey. Ireland • 30 Mar 23
CSO: Cattle and sheep herds grow while pig numbers drop Ireland has 7.4 million cattle, six million sheep and 1.6 million pigs, according to the latest Crop and Livestock Survey released by the Central Statistics Office. Agriculture • 29 Mar 23
CSO: Cattle and sheep herds grow while pig numbers drop Ireland has 7.4 million cattle, six million sheep and 1.6 million pigs, according to the latest Crop and Livestock Survey released by the Central Statistics Office. Agriculture • 29 Mar 23
Warning that EU habitats plan will fail without funding Unless a lack of funding is addressed, an ambitious EU plan to restore natural habitats will fail, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Agriculture • 28 Mar 23
Warning that EU habitats plan will fail without funding Unless a lack of funding is addressed, an ambitious EU plan to restore natural habitats will fail, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Agriculture • 28 Mar 23
Tillage group to be set up amid doubts on land targets A new group to examine the future of the tillage sector is being established by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue Ireland • 23 Mar 23
Tillage group to be set up amid doubts on land targets A new group to examine the future of the tillage sector is being established by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue Ireland • 23 Mar 23
Pet pig rescue forced to close doors to new animals The only dedicated pet pig rescue in the country has been forced to close its doors to new pigs, due to a threefold increase in the number of unwanted and abandoned pigs they are caring for. Leinster • 06 Mar 23
Pet pig rescue forced to close doors to new animals The only dedicated pet pig rescue in the country has been forced to close its doors to new pigs, due to a threefold increase in the number of unwanted and abandoned pigs they are caring for. Leinster • 06 Mar 23
Exit scheme for dairy farmers by 2024, cttee hears A voluntary exit scheme for dairy farmers will be put in place next year, the Minister for Agriculture has indicated. Ireland • 02 Mar 23
Exit scheme for dairy farmers by 2024, cttee hears A voluntary exit scheme for dairy farmers will be put in place next year, the Minister for Agriculture has indicated. Ireland • 02 Mar 23
All valid applications for ACRES scheme to be accepted After months of speculation and delay, it has been announced that all valid applications for the new farmer environmental scheme will be accepted. Ireland • 01 Mar 23
All valid applications for ACRES scheme to be accepted After months of speculation and delay, it has been announced that all valid applications for the new farmer environmental scheme will be accepted. Ireland • 01 Mar 23
Farmers 'concerned' over rising input costs - survey Around 75% of Irish farmers remain deeply concerned about rising input costs, according to the findings of the fifth annual Irish Farm Report. Business • 16 Feb 23
Farmers 'concerned' over rising input costs - survey Around 75% of Irish farmers remain deeply concerned about rising input costs, according to the findings of the fifth annual Irish Farm Report. Business • 16 Feb 23
IFA pays tribute to former president Padraig Walshe The Irish Farmers' Association has paid tribute to its former president Padraig Walshe, who died suddenly. Ireland • 02 Feb 23
IFA pays tribute to former president Padraig Walshe The Irish Farmers' Association has paid tribute to its former president Padraig Walshe, who died suddenly. Ireland • 02 Feb 23
No public health concerns after salmonella outbreak Chicken is safe to eat, despite an outbreak of salmonella on eight poultry farms, the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer with the Department of Agriculture has said. Ireland • 31 Jan 23
No public health concerns after salmonella outbreak Chicken is safe to eat, despite an outbreak of salmonella on eight poultry farms, the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer with the Department of Agriculture has said. Ireland • 31 Jan 23
Culling at poultry farms after salmonella detected Culls of flocks at eight poultry farms have begun after a number of salmonella outbreaks were detected. Agriculture • 30 Jan 23
Culling at poultry farms after salmonella detected Culls of flocks at eight poultry farms have begun after a number of salmonella outbreaks were detected. Agriculture • 30 Jan 23
Coillte's controversy: A UK-based fund and Govt summons Weeks of controversy over Coillte's decision to link up with an institutional investor fund to buy land and forests leads to a ministerial summons, but the investor fund stays, writes Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Joe Mag Raollaigh. Analysis and Comment • 22 Jan 23
Coillte's controversy: A UK-based fund and Govt summons Weeks of controversy over Coillte's decision to link up with an institutional investor fund to buy land and forests leads to a ministerial summons, but the investor fund stays, writes Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Joe Mag Raollaigh. Analysis and Comment • 22 Jan 23
Conference to recognise role of women on farms An expert on agricultural legal matters has said conditions faced by women in farming are changing. Agriculture • 21 Jan 23
Conference to recognise role of women on farms An expert on agricultural legal matters has said conditions faced by women in farming are changing. Agriculture • 21 Jan 23
China lifting 2020 ban on Irish beef imports After two and a half years of refusing to accept Irish beef because of BSE fears, Chinese authorities have lifted their ban, allowing for the resumption of Irish beef exports to the world's most populous country. Ireland • 05 Jan 23
China lifting 2020 ban on Irish beef imports After two and a half years of refusing to accept Irish beef because of BSE fears, Chinese authorities have lifted their ban, allowing for the resumption of Irish beef exports to the world's most populous country. Ireland • 05 Jan 23
