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
High Court to refer nitrates challenge to European court The High Court is to refer matters raised in a challenge taken by An Taisce for a judicial review of the Government's fifth Nitrates Action Programme to the European Court of Justice. Courts • 24 Jul 24
High Court to refer nitrates challenge to European court The High Court is to refer matters raised in a challenge taken by An Taisce for a judicial review of the Government's fifth Nitrates Action Programme to the European Court of Justice. Courts • 24 Jul 24
President Higgins awarded UN Agricola medal President Micheal D Higgins has been presented with a prestigious UN medal in recognition of his work advancing global food security and poverty alleviation. Ireland • 07 Jun 24
President Higgins awarded UN Agricola medal President Micheal D Higgins has been presented with a prestigious UN medal in recognition of his work advancing global food security and poverty alleviation. Ireland • 07 Jun 24
Sheep Shearing Championships under way in Co Galway Over 20,000 people are expected to descend on Mountbellew Mart in Co Galway over the weekend, as this year's All-Ireland and All-Nations Sheep Shearing Championships kicked off. Connacht • 01 Jun 24
Sheep Shearing Championships under way in Co Galway Over 20,000 people are expected to descend on Mountbellew Mart in Co Galway over the weekend, as this year's All-Ireland and All-Nations Sheep Shearing Championships kicked off. Connacht • 01 Jun 24
Smaller farms prove less carbon efficient - Teagasc study The smallest of Irish farms produce very little income and have low carbon footprints but are less carbon efficient than larger farms, according to Teagasc. Ireland • 21 May 24
Smaller farms prove less carbon efficient - Teagasc study The smallest of Irish farms produce very little income and have low carbon footprints but are less carbon efficient than larger farms, according to Teagasc. Ireland • 21 May 24
How one Donegal farm is benefiting from new ACRES scheme Some farmers are benefitting from ACRES, the farm-environmental payments scheme which rewards measures taken to protect nature, and is not linked to producing crops or livestock. Ireland • 14 May 24
How one Donegal farm is benefiting from new ACRES scheme Some farmers are benefitting from ACRES, the farm-environmental payments scheme which rewards measures taken to protect nature, and is not linked to producing crops or livestock. Ireland • 14 May 24
'Win-win' - farmers welcome peat soil scheme extension A pilot scheme to help farmers manage agricultural peat soils for biodiversity, climate and water quality has been extended until the end of the year. Environment • 05 May 24
'Win-win' - farmers welcome peat soil scheme extension A pilot scheme to help farmers manage agricultural peat soils for biodiversity, climate and water quality has been extended until the end of the year. Environment • 05 May 24
Appeal to reduce pesticide use to protect water supplies Uisce Éireann detected 52 cases of pesticides that exceeded allowable amounts in drinking water last year. Environment • 26 Apr 24
Appeal to reduce pesticide use to protect water supplies Uisce Éireann detected 52 cases of pesticides that exceeded allowable amounts in drinking water last year. Environment • 26 Apr 24
Cereal and potato yields fell in 2023 - CSO Production yields of main cereal crops in Ireland fell 21% in 2023 compared with the previous year. Regional • 25 Apr 24
Cereal and potato yields fell in 2023 - CSO Production yields of main cereal crops in Ireland fell 21% in 2023 compared with the previous year. Regional • 25 Apr 24
Calls for log import suspension over beetle concerns Farmers who grow commercial forestry are calling for the suspension of log imports from Scotland until better safeguards are in place to prevent the spread of the spruce bark beetle to this country. Ireland • 19 Apr 24
Calls for log import suspension over beetle concerns Farmers who grow commercial forestry are calling for the suspension of log imports from Scotland until better safeguards are in place to prevent the spread of the spruce bark beetle to this country. Ireland • 19 Apr 24
Potato shortage looms as farmers face ongoing bad weather Irish Farmers' Association's National Potato chairperson Sean Ryan has said there is a likelihood of potato shortages in supermarkets later in the year as less than 50 acres of the usual 21,000 acres have actually been planted so far. Ireland • 04 Apr 24
Potato shortage looms as farmers face ongoing bad weather Irish Farmers' Association's National Potato chairperson Sean Ryan has said there is a likelihood of potato shortages in supermarkets later in the year as less than 50 acres of the usual 21,000 acres have actually been planted so far. Ireland • 04 Apr 24
Farmers face 'extremely stressful time' over bad weather Ongoing bad weather is creating huge problems for farmers this spring, with fields too wet for planting or taking livestock. Climate Change • 27 Mar 24
Farmers face 'extremely stressful time' over bad weather Ongoing bad weather is creating huge problems for farmers this spring, with fields too wet for planting or taking livestock. Climate Change • 27 Mar 24
What is driving Poland's farmer protests? An estimated 70,000 Polish farmers blocked more than 550 roads across Poland last week as part of their ongoing protest against the EU's Green Deal and the access of Ukrainian food imports to the bloc's market. After one month of mass protests, Poland's government wants to resolve the dispute. Europe • 25 Mar 24
What is driving Poland's farmer protests? An estimated 70,000 Polish farmers blocked more than 550 roads across Poland last week as part of their ongoing protest against the EU's Green Deal and the access of Ukrainian food imports to the bloc's market. After one month of mass protests, Poland's government wants to resolve the dispute. Europe • 25 Mar 24
Cost of a fry-up rose by 3.1% in the past year - CSO The cost of a fry-up has risen by 3.1% in the past year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Mar 24
Cost of a fry-up rose by 3.1% in the past year - CSO The cost of a fry-up has risen by 3.1% in the past year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Mar 24
Further 9,000 farmers to be accepted into ACRES scheme More farmers will soon be able to benefit from extra income delivered for participating in extended or newly announced Government environmental schemes. Business • 07 Mar 24
Further 9,000 farmers to be accepted into ACRES scheme More farmers will soon be able to benefit from extra income delivered for participating in extended or newly announced Government environmental schemes. Business • 07 Mar 24
