Teenager overcome by slurry fumes urges farm safety A young farmer who was hospitalised after being overcome by fumes from agitated slurry two years ago is urging farmers to be more vigilant. Ireland • 16 Jul 23
Teenager overcome by slurry fumes urges farm safety A young farmer who was hospitalised after being overcome by fumes from agitated slurry two years ago is urging farmers to be more vigilant. Ireland • 16 Jul 23
New agri-food regulator will 'promote fairness' The bill to establish the office of the new agri-food regulator - An Rialálaí Agraibhia - has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Agriculture • 12 Jul 23
New agri-food regulator will 'promote fairness' The bill to establish the office of the new agri-food regulator - An Rialálaí Agraibhia - has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Agriculture • 12 Jul 23
Farming organisations wary as EU passes new nature law For months now the proposals for the Nature Restoration Law have provoked heated debate and exchanges between farming organisations and environmental and other NGOs. Ireland • 14 Jul 23
Farming organisations wary as EU passes new nature law For months now the proposals for the Nature Restoration Law have provoked heated debate and exchanges between farming organisations and environmental and other NGOs. Ireland • 14 Jul 23
61 hours: The journey endured by thousands of Irish bull calves For months, RTÉ Investigates has been looking into Ireland's dairy boom. The investigation has uncovered animal welfare issues at marts and breaches of regulations on the transport of animals in mainland Europe. investigations unit • 09 Jul 23
61 hours: The journey endured by thousands of Irish bull calves For months, RTÉ Investigates has been looking into Ireland's dairy boom. The investigation has uncovered animal welfare issues at marts and breaches of regulations on the transport of animals in mainland Europe. investigations unit • 09 Jul 23
Consultation on reduction scheme for the dairy herd The Department of Agriculture has commenced a consultation on a voluntary reduction scheme for the dairy herd. Agriculture • 23 Jun 23
Consultation on reduction scheme for the dairy herd The Department of Agriculture has commenced a consultation on a voluntary reduction scheme for the dairy herd. Agriculture • 23 Jun 23
Drained peatland emissions overestimated - Teagasc A new study by scientists at agricultural research and advisory body Teagasc claims Environmental Protection Agency estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from drained peatlands are hugely overstated, due to an overestimation of the amount of drained peat grassland in the country. Teagasc • 23 Jun 23
Drained peatland emissions overestimated - Teagasc A new study by scientists at agricultural research and advisory body Teagasc claims Environmental Protection Agency estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from drained peatlands are hugely overstated, due to an overestimation of the amount of drained peat grassland in the country. Teagasc • 23 Jun 23
Decision due on scheme to cut dairy herd - McConalogue A decision on a possible scheme to reduce the national dairy herd will be made "over the next few months", Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said. Ireland • 31 May 23
Decision due on scheme to cut dairy herd - McConalogue A decision on a possible scheme to reduce the national dairy herd will be made "over the next few months", Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said. Ireland • 31 May 23
Agri-Food Regulator step closer as bill passes in Dáil The bill to establish an Agri-Food Regulator to be known as An Rialálaí Agraibhia that will examine commercial relationships between food producers, processors and retailers has been passed in the Dáil. Ireland • 24 May 23
Agri-Food Regulator step closer as bill passes in Dáil The bill to establish an Agri-Food Regulator to be known as An Rialálaí Agraibhia that will examine commercial relationships between food producers, processors and retailers has been passed in the Dáil. Ireland • 24 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
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
