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At Lidl in Cavan town, the protesting farmers are giving away eggs to shop customers as they pass

Farmers seeking 2c more for eggs picket shops

Farmers seeking an increase of 2c per egg from supermarkets Lidl and Aldi are continuing to picket those stores' branches in Cavan town.

Agriculture • 03 Oct 22

Young Trained Farmer and Farm Consolidation Stamp Duty Reliefs are included in extensions

Tax relief extensions, new climate scheme for farmers

The Minister for Finance has announced an extension to five agricultural tax reliefs that were expiring this year.

Budget 2023 • 27 Sep 22

The three-day events comes to an end today

Wellies and waterproofs at final day of Ploughing

It has been a day for wellingtons and waterproofs at the National Ploughing Championships due to heavy rain that fell overnight and persisted for much of the morning.

Regional • 22 Sep 22

Over 88% of farm accidents in 2020 involved the farm operator

4,523 accidents on Irish farms in 2020 - Teagasc

There were 4,523 accidents on Irish farms in 2020, according to new data from the Teagasc National Farm Survey.

Ireland • 20 Sep 22

Ireland is among the world leaders in the latest Global Food Security Index

Ireland among world leaders in food security index

Ireland has come second of 113 countries assessed for food security, according to the latest Global Food Security Index.

Ireland • 20 Sep 22

The Dunne family from Rathangan made history in 2019 when they took home three all-Ireland ploughing titles and this year brothers Denis, Brian and Kieran will all be competing in different categories (Credit: Alf Harvey)

Family to defend titles at Ploughing Championships

When it comes to ploughing, practice makes perfect and as the competitions get under way at the All-Ireland ploughing championships in Co Laois, one family from Co Kildare will be eyeing up the top prizes once again.

Ireland • 20 Sep 22

President Michael D Higgins and Jerry Dennehy from Tralee this afternoon with Mutt and Jeff (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Higgins critical of global 'monetisation' of food

President Michael D Higgins has criticised the international "monetisation" of food at the opening day of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.

Ireland • 20 Sep 22

The ACA said its expansion 'comes at a critical time for farmers in the country'

130 agricultural consultants to be recruited

130 jobs are to be created by agricultural consultants around the country in the next 12 months.

Ireland • 19 Sep 22

The Department said that 20 of the 21 confirmed cases were detected in seabirds

21 cases of avian influenza detected in wild birds

Twenty-one positive cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture has said.

Agriculture • 12 Sep 22

Cows graze in a multi-species sward, made up of clovers, grasses, and herbs, which need less fertiliser, while delivering steady growth

Farmers urged to lower emissions fast to meet targets

When the 25% emissions reduction target was set for the agricultural sector, there was a view among many farmers that it was too much, and needed delivery too soon. Some feel that they are being unfairly targeted, but most recognise the need to reduce emissions.

Agriculture • 30 Aug 22

Any attempt to undermine farmers' livelihoods will be 'vigorously opposed' by the IFA (file image)

IFA warns of 'potentially devastating blow' to farming

The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has described the decision by Government to put forward a 25% reduction of emissions for agriculture as "very disappointing".

Environment • 28 Jul 22

Farmers will be asked to reduce emissions by 25% which will take into account a number of measures

No farmer will be forced to cut herd - McConalogue

Farmers are to be asked to reduce carbon emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to 2018 levels, under new Sectoral Emissions Ceilings announced by the Government today.

Ireland • 28 Jul 22

There was a 2.8% increase in the number of dairy cows last year, according to the EPA

No agreement on farm emissions at Cabinet meeting

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Climate has ended, with no final agreement on the target for agricultural emissions reduction.

Environment • 26 Jul 22

The turf regulations are part of a wider move to end the sale of smoky coal

Turf regulations back on agenda for Coalition leaders

Politically controversial regulations around the sale of turf will be discussed by Government party leaders tonight.

Politics • 11 Jul 22

A wool co-op for the Galway breed of sheep is bucking the price trend

Galway co-op bucks price trend for wool

A new report into the use of Irish sheep wool has called for the establishment of a national body to market and develop the product.

Connacht • 11 Jul 22

Farmers can apply for the payments in return for safeguarding biodiversity

Farmers to receive payments in biodiversity scheme

Up to 50,000 farmers will be able to apply for payments of up to €10,500 under the Government's €1.5 billion agri-environmental scheme, which will be part of the new Common Agriculture policy.

Ireland • 21 Jun 22

President of the Irish Farmers Association Tim Cullinan has written to the Taoiseach over farmers' concerns

Farmers have 'grave concerns' over emissions cuts - IFA

President of the Irish Farmers Association Tim Cullinan has said farmers "have grave concerns" around plans to reduce carbon emissions and he has written to the Taoiseach highlighting the issue.

Ireland • 20 Jun 22

The scheme allows for payments of €100 per hectare, up to a maximum of ten hectares

Farmers to get up to €1,000 in new fodder scheme

Farmers can apply for up to €1,000 to support them with input costs for the growth of grass under a new scheme announced this morning.

Ireland • 15 Jun 22

Teagasc National Farm Survey found that income varied sharply from sector to sector

Average farm incomes up by 26% in 2021

Average family farm income in 2021 rose by 26% to €34,300, according to a new survey from farm advisory and research body Teagasc.

Ireland • 14 Jun 22

Agricultural contractors hit with costs of fuel hikes

Agricultural contractors are being hit with high fuel cost increases just as the peak silage-making season is in full swing

Ireland • 07 Jun 22

Corn crops damaged by a hailstorm in Le Freche some 24kms from Mont-de-Marsan, southwestern France

French and Italian farmers count cost of storms

Farms across France were hit by heavy hail and fierce storms over the weekend, the National Farmers' Union Federation (FNSEA) said today, while their counterparts in Italy warned of the impact of drought on crop yields.

World • 06 Jun 22

The commission says increases in energy, fertiliser and feed prices are disrupting the agri sector and rural communities

EU plans lump sum payment to farmers over rising costs

The European Commission has proposed that farmers are paid a once-off lump sum to offset the increases in costs that they have experienced since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.

Europe • 20 May 22

Dog attacks on sheep flocks can cause death and injury

IFA calling for dog database amid attacks on sheep

The IFA are calling for a dog database to be established, as well as sanctions introduced for the owners of dogs which attack sheep.

Regional • 17 May 22

Fertiliser prices were up nearly 12% in March compared to February

Fertiliser prices jump 149% in the year to end of March

The price of fertiliser rose by 149% in the year to March, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows.

Business • 11 May 22

IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Roy Gallie said farmers are at breaking point

Farmers hold protests over pig meat prices

Farmers have been protesting at four locations around the country as they seek better prices for pig meat.

Ireland • 10 May 22

Agriculture

Farmers seeking 2c more for eggs picket shops

Tax relief extensions, new climate scheme for farmers

Wellies and waterproofs at final day of Ploughing

4,523 accidents on Irish farms in 2020 - Teagasc

Ireland among world leaders in food security index

Family to defend titles at Ploughing Championships

Higgins critical of global 'monetisation' of food

130 agricultural consultants to be recruited

21 cases of avian influenza detected in wild birds

Farmers urged to lower emissions fast to meet targets

IFA warns of 'potentially devastating blow' to farming

No farmer will be forced to cut herd - McConalogue

No agreement on farm emissions at Cabinet meeting

Turf regulations back on agenda for Coalition leaders

Galway co-op bucks price trend for wool

Farmers to receive payments in biodiversity scheme

Farmers have 'grave concerns' over emissions cuts - IFA

Farmers to get up to €1,000 in new fodder scheme

Average farm incomes up by 26% in 2021

Agricultural contractors hit with costs of fuel hikes

French and Italian farmers count cost of storms

EU plans lump sum payment to farmers over rising costs

IFA calling for dog database amid attacks on sheep

Fertiliser prices jump 149% in the year to end of March

Farmers hold protests over pig meat prices

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