Mad cow disease - a memory to many and news to some Mad cow disease, a condition in adult cattle affects their brain and central nervous system and often kills them. It can remain dormant for many ... Ireland • 06 Sep 20
Export of Irish beef to China temporarily suspended The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the export of Irish beef to China has been suspended temporarily after a 14-year-old cow tested positive for ... Ireland • 27 May 20
HSA to seek to identify locations in agri TikTok posts The Health and Safety Authority has said it will attempt to identify the vehicles and locations shown in a series of posts on social media ... Ireland • 26 May 20
With markets closed, what's happening down on the farm? Like many other businesses, the country's network of farmers' markets closed with little warning two months ago. Since then the producers have been trying to ... Coronavirus • 14 May 20
Virus must be weak for roadmap to succeed - Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris has said Covid-19 must be made as weak as possible before 18 May to give the roadmap for the easing ... Coronavirus • 09 May 20
Covid-19 sees cancellation of Ploughing Championships Organisers of the National Ploughing Championships have said that, in the interests of public health and safety, this year's event has been cancelled. Coronavirus • 08 May 20
Dept aware of Covid clusters at meat processing plans The Minister for Agriculture has said his department is aware of a number of clusters of Covid-19 at meat processing plants in Ireland. Politics • 30 Apr 20
Drop in egg production after avian flu outbreak An outbreak of avian influenza in Ireland has led to a drop in egg production. Ireland • 28 Apr 20
Covid-19: Milk prices paid to farmers could fall by 20% The dairy sector is warning that the impact of Covid-19 could result in milk prices being paid to farmers falling by as much as 20% ... Coronavirus • 21 Apr 20
Covid-19 'unprecedented challenge' to food production Covid-19 presents an "unprecedented challenge" to the food production sector in Ireland, according to Bord Bia. Ireland • 14 Apr 20
SuperValu beef wrongly labelled as Azerbaijan product SuperValu has said "a labelling mistake" meant that some beef products in its stores were wrongly labelled as having been a product of Azerbaijan. Agriculture • 05 Apr 20
Dairygold sees profits jump as revenue passes €1bn Dairygold recorded a 24% increase in operating profit last year, as its revenues broke the €1 billion barrier. Business • 01 Apr 20
Tesco to maintain beef prices until June Tesco Ireland has said it is to maintain the same price it is paying for beef up until June of this year. Business • 01 Apr 20
Marts to be allowed facilitate sale of animals - Dept Marts are to be allowed facilitate the sale of animals under protocols agreed by the Department of Agriculture. Coronavirus • 31 Mar 20
Creed in EU talks on protecting food supply Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed is in talks with his EU counterparts about efforts to protect Europe's food supply. Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20
McDonald's closure to have big impact on beef sector The decision by fast food outlet McDonald's to close all its Irish restaurants will have a massive impact on an already struggling beef sector. Coronavirus • 23 Mar 20
Food supply chains must be kept intact - Creed The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said it is imperative that food supply chains are kept intact during the Covid-19 crisis. Coronavirus • 21 Mar 20
Farmers' protest causes major traffic delays in Dublin A go-slow protest by farmers driving tractors and other farm machinery caused major traffic delays in Dublin this evening. Ireland • 16 Jan 20
Farmers urged to stay overnight in Dublin Farmers protesting in Dublin have been urged to stay in the city overnight. Ireland • 16 Jan 20
Farmers to hold protest in Dublin city centre Farmers are to stage a further protest in Dublin tomorrow over low beef prices. Ireland • 15 Jan 20
Retailers 'kingmakers' in beef price process - IFA The Government's task force to deal with issues in the beef sector has met for a second time in Dublin. Ireland • 09 Jan 20
Tim Cullinan elected president of IFA Tim Cullinan has been elected president of the Irish Farmers' Association. Ireland • 18 Dec 19
Farmers want new strategy to stop spread of bovine TB Farmers whose farms have been affected by occurrences of bovine TB have called for a new strategy to be rolled out urgently to tackle the ... Ireland • 13 Dec 19
Farmers plan further blockade over beef prices The Irish Farmers' Association has said a further blockade of a retail distribution centre is planned for Friday morning. Ireland • 06 Dec 19
Cattle prices the key issue as Beef Taskforce meets The first meeting of the Government's Beef Market Taskforce has concluded. Ireland • 03 Dec 19
