Brexit and CAP reform among challenges facing farmers The Central Bank has cautioned that the agricultural industry is facing many challenges, including Brexit, possible future Common Agricultural Policy reform, climate change and profitability. Business • 18 Sep 18
Europe discards tonnes of 'ugly' fruit and veg annually More than a third of farmed fruit and vegetables never makes it on to shop shelves because it is misshapen or the wrong size, according … News Lens • 20 Aug 18
500 further work permits for meat industry announced Minister for Business Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys has announced an additional 500 work permits for low skilled, lower wage employees from outside the European … Ireland • 10 Aug 18
€2.75m fodder production incentive for tillage farmers The Government has announced an incentive for tillage farmers to produce additional feed this autumn through a financial commitment of up to €2.75m. Agriculture • 03 Aug 18
Farm safety initiative to focus on good practice Farm Safety week, aimed to reduce the numbers of accidents on farms and bring about change to allow better safety procedure, gets under way today. Farming • 16 Jul 18
Concern over 'breaches' in animal transport regulations A formal complaint has been lodged to the European Commission by four animal welfare organisations over what they claim are systematic failures by Ireland regarding … Ireland • 10 Jul 18
Landowners warned of increased risk of fire Landowners have been warned about an increased risk of fire in the coming days due to hot weather. Ireland • 23 May 18
The bitter end? Warning over future of citrus fruits How much would you pay for a glass of orange juice in the morning? Or a slice of lemon for your drink? Researchers have warned … News Lens • 25 Apr 18
Shannon Airport grass cut for fodder More than 400 acres of silage is being cut at Shannon Airport in Co Clare and distributed to farmers in the region. Ireland • 20 Apr 18
Minister highlights 'potential' of Chinese beef market Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has said that the opening of the Chinese market to Irish beef could result in exports … Agriculture • 16 Apr 18
Minister accused of being in denial over fodder crisis Management at Shannon Airport has offered to cut silage along the apron and runways to help farmers struggling with the fodder crisis. Munster • 11 Apr 18
€1.5m announced for Fodder Import Support Measure Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has announced the allocation of €1.5m for the introduction of a Fodder Import Support Measure with immediate effect. Agriculture • 05 Apr 18
Minister announces plans to import fodder Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said that fodder will have to be imported as ongoing wet weather conditions mean livestock continue to be kept … Agriculture • 04 Apr 18
Fodder transport scheme announced to ease crisis A new fodder transport scheme will provide a financial subsidy towards the cost of transporting winter animal feed such as hay, silage and straw over … Agriculture • 24 Jan 18
Clare farmers take cattle tag case to Europe The Petitions Committee of the European Parliament is to write to the Department of Agriculture to ask them to deal with the claims of a … Ireland • 23 Jan 18
Farmers hit by bovine TB outbreak in south Kerry Farmers in south Kerry say they are experiencing the worst outbreak of bovine TB in living memory. News • 18 Jan 18
Govt announcement on fodder crisis next week Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said that he will make a detailed announcement next week about a Government response to the fodder crisis. Ireland • 16 Jan 18
Farm deaths rise, with most victims 65 or older The Health and Safety Authority has said there have been 24 farm deaths this year, an increase of three on last year, with more than … Ireland • 30 Dec 17
Increase in average farm incomes since 2016 The average farm income has increased by 30% from 2016, according to Teagasc. Agriculture • 05 Dec 17
Possible compulsory caps on EU direct farm payments The European Commission for Agriculture is to explore the possibility of imposing compulsory caps on EU direct farm support payments as part of reforms to … News • 29 Nov 17
Govt mulls farmer age limit in relation to stamp duty It is understood the Government is considering the 67-year age limit for farmers to be eligible for 1% stamp duty rate on the transfer of … Budget 2018 • 12 Oct 17
Rain affects play at National Ploughing Championships Prolonged rain earlier in the day has caused spot flooding and very muddy conditions on the second day of the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, … Ploughing 2017 • 20 Sep 17
President Higgins opens ploughing championships President Michael D Higgins has officially opened the 86th National Ploughing Championships near Tullamore in Co Offaly. Ireland • 19 Sep 17
Hogan wants CAP to be 21st Century fit The European Commissioner for Agriculture said he believes Europe's Common Agriculture Policy can and must do more to create rural jobs. Ireland • 08 Sep 17
60,000 descend on Tullamore for agricultural show Organisers of the Tullamore Show have expressed concerns about proposals being considered by the GAA, which could see the date of the All-Ireland senior hurling … Agriculture • 14 Aug 17
