Dairy farmers can 'no longer absorb' cost, raising prices Dairy farmers say they can no longer absorb a significant spike in the cost of production of milk products, and that consumers will have to accept rising prices for the likes of milk, cheese, and butter. Agribusiness • 18 Mar
Dairy farmers can 'no longer absorb' cost, raising prices Dairy farmers say they can no longer absorb a significant spike in the cost of production of milk products, and that consumers will have to accept rising prices for the likes of milk, cheese, and butter. Agribusiness • 18 Mar
Govt outlines plan to secure nitrates derogation renewal The Government has outlined the steps it intends to take to secure a renewal of the nitrates derogation for Irish farmers for next year. Agriculture • 07 Mar
Govt outlines plan to secure nitrates derogation renewal The Government has outlined the steps it intends to take to secure a renewal of the nitrates derogation for Irish farmers for next year. Agriculture • 07 Mar
Health check shows elevated blood pressure in farmers A pilot health check initiative for farmers has found that nearly half of those who took part presented with elevated blood pressure or cholesterol levels. Ireland • 05 Mar
Health check shows elevated blood pressure in farmers A pilot health check initiative for farmers has found that nearly half of those who took part presented with elevated blood pressure or cholesterol levels. Ireland • 05 Mar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Third bird flu case detected in Ireland since December A third case of avian influenza has been detected in Ireland since the Minister for Agriculture introduced new strict biosecurity regulations for poultry on 6 December 2024. Ireland • 20 Jan
Third bird flu case detected in Ireland since December A third case of avian influenza has been detected in Ireland since the Minister for Agriculture introduced new strict biosecurity regulations for poultry on 6 December 2024. Ireland • 20 Jan
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
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
New measures to reduce risk of bird flu announced New enhanced measures to improve biosecurity and reduce the risk of the spread of bird flu to Irish poultry have been announced by the Department of Agriculture. Ireland • 05 Dec 24
New measures to reduce risk of bird flu announced New enhanced measures to improve biosecurity and reduce the risk of the spread of bird flu to Irish poultry have been announced by the Department of Agriculture. Ireland • 05 Dec 24
Farmers share key priorities ahead of Election 24 With days to go before the General Election, farmers at marts in east Galway shared the issues that matter most to them before casting their votes. Election 24 • 26 Nov 24
Farmers share key priorities ahead of Election 24 With days to go before the General Election, farmers at marts in east Galway shared the issues that matter most to them before casting their votes. Election 24 • 26 Nov 24
Calls to end live animal exports after RTÉ investigation The ISCPA has appealed to the Government to end the practice of live animal exports, saying it damages "the reputation of the country". Ireland • 09 Oct 24
Calls to end live animal exports after RTÉ investigation The ISCPA has appealed to the Government to end the practice of live animal exports, saying it damages "the reputation of the country". Ireland • 09 Oct 24
Footage of Irish calves off-loaded in Israel shocks ICMSA chief The President of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has said the European Commission may need to "step in" after being shown footage of the condition hundreds Irish calves were left in after being exported. RTÉ Investigates • 08 Oct 24
Footage of Irish calves off-loaded in Israel shocks ICMSA chief The President of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has said the European Commission may need to "step in" after being shown footage of the condition hundreds Irish calves were left in after being exported. RTÉ Investigates • 08 Oct 24
Several reliefs and amendments for farmers confirmed More than €2 billion will be allocated to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine next year, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure. Budget 2025 • 01 Oct 24
Several reliefs and amendments for farmers confirmed More than €2 billion will be allocated to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine next year, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure. Budget 2025 • 01 Oct 24
Farmers consider issues that Budget 2025 must address The volatility of farm incomes, the loss of young farmers in the business and being strangled by red tape are all issues on the minds of farmers as they consider what might be in store for the agriculture industry in the upcoming Budget. Budget 2025 • 26 Sep 24
Farmers consider issues that Budget 2025 must address The volatility of farm incomes, the loss of young farmers in the business and being strangled by red tape are all issues on the minds of farmers as they consider what might be in store for the agriculture industry in the upcoming Budget. Budget 2025 • 26 Sep 24
Watch: What issues are on people's minds at the Ploughing The Dáil returns this afternoon after the summer recess. Budget 2025 • 18 Sep 24
Watch: What issues are on people's minds at the Ploughing The Dáil returns this afternoon after the summer recess. Budget 2025 • 18 Sep 24
Why some vets are concerned over a new antiparasitic drug law A statutory instrument signed last week means that antiparasitic drugs will only be available with a prescription, drawing concerns from farmers, retailers and vets. Prime Time • 19 Sep 24
Why some vets are concerned over a new antiparasitic drug law A statutory instrument signed last week means that antiparasitic drugs will only be available with a prescription, drawing concerns from farmers, retailers and vets. Prime Time • 19 Sep 24
75,000 attend first day of Ploughing Championships Seventy-five thousand people have attended the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, the organisers have said. Leinster • 17 Sep 24
75,000 attend first day of Ploughing Championships Seventy-five thousand people have attended the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, the organisers have said. Leinster • 17 Sep 24
Call for Govt to adopt steps to cut agriculture emissions The Climate Change Advisory Council has called on the Government to urgently support and incentivise the rapid uptake of cost-effective farming measures to reduce agricultural emissions. Environment • 04 Sep 24
Call for Govt to adopt steps to cut agriculture emissions The Climate Change Advisory Council has called on the Government to urgently support and incentivise the rapid uptake of cost-effective farming measures to reduce agricultural emissions. Environment • 04 Sep 24
2,000 gather for first National Trail Conference More than 2,000 farmers, landowners, outdoor enthusiasts and community groups have converged in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, for Ireland's inaugural National Trail Conference. Connacht • 03 Sep 24
2,000 gather for first National Trail Conference More than 2,000 farmers, landowners, outdoor enthusiasts and community groups have converged in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, for Ireland's inaugural National Trail Conference. Connacht • 03 Sep 24
Cork, Cavan worst record on fish kills, report reveals There were 2,107 fish kills in Irish rivers and lakes from 1969-2022, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has revealed. Agriculture • 28 Aug 24
Cork, Cavan worst record on fish kills, report reveals There were 2,107 fish kills in Irish rivers and lakes from 1969-2022, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has revealed. Agriculture • 28 Aug 24
Europe vows to defend dairy in face of Chinese probe The European Commission has vowed to stand up for Europe's dairy sector, a day after it was targeted in the latest anti-subsidy investigation by Beijing. Business • 22 Aug 24
Europe vows to defend dairy in face of Chinese probe The European Commission has vowed to stand up for Europe's dairy sector, a day after it was targeted in the latest anti-subsidy investigation by Beijing. Business • 22 Aug 24
Calls to 'level the playing field' for women in farming Women farmers in the northwest have called on the Government "to level the playing field" in agriculture during a two-day event focused on the role women play in farming. Ulster • 21 Aug 24
Calls to 'level the playing field' for women in farming Women farmers in the northwest have called on the Government "to level the playing field" in agriculture during a two-day event focused on the role women play in farming. Ulster • 21 Aug 24
