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<p>From left: Richie Hackett, Teagasc crops research officer; Professor Frank O’Mara, Teagasc director; and John Spink, head of crops, environment and land use programme, Teagasc at the launch of the new Rye Growers Guide.</p>

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New 'Rye Growers’ Guide' launched at tillage conference

Teagasc officially launched its newest 'Rye Grower's Guide' at the 2026 National Tillage Conference, providing detailed science-based information for farmers

<p>From left: Agri Aware executive director Marcus O’Halloran and Munster Bovine chief executive Martin Kavanagh.</p>

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Cork's Munster Bovine becomes latest patron of Agri Aware

<p>The Women's Day event will be an opportunity for female farmers and stakeholders to network, as well attending a panel discussion.</p>

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Celebrating women driving progress across Irish agriculture

Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin has Heydon’s 'full confidence' after Brazilian beef import

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Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin has Heydon’s 'full confidence' after Brazilian beef import

Rachel Martin: Standards must come top down

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Rachel Martin: Standards must come top down

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China suspends beef exports from Ireland following bluetongue outbreak

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No boost for dairy in EU-India deal

High Indian tariffs on cheese, milk powders and dairy-based nutritional products remain unchanged, while there has been no movement on sanitary, technical or product approval requirements

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Domesticated bantam chickens seen in a large, rural garden during springtime.

Ireland now officially free from bird flu

The World Organisation for Animal Health has published Ireland's self-declaration of HPAI-free status

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Rishi Sunak Delivers Speech To The National Farmers Union Annual Conference

What the UK wants to learn from Irish farming institutions

Former NFU president Minette Batters' 154-page review with 57 recommendations for a 'New Deal for Profitable Farming' references the vital roles of Teagasc and Bord Bia

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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More 'life' in cattle trade, but processors remain cautious

Suppliers are reporting there is an extra 5–10c/kg being paid for both categories in deals with processors to secure more stock, writes Martin Ryan

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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Sheep trade under strain as factories reduce hogget prices

Prices have been reduced by 10–20c/kg, to the grave disappointment of suppliers, writes Martin Ryan

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

EU funding shake-up puts flagship Irish nature projects at risk

EU funding shake-up puts flagship Irish nature projects at risk

Since 1992, Ireland has secured more than 100 LIFE projects, with total investment exceeding €200m

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

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DairyBeef 500 conference to focus on calf sourcing, better genetics and health

The Teagasc DairyBeef Conference plans to outline important areas of dairy calf to beef production with presentations and a panel discussion.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Tipperary family wins Dairygold Malting Barley competition

Tipperary family wins Dairygold Malting Barley competition

Oliver and Margaret Keating from Co Tipperary were crowned the overall winners of Dairygold's Malting Barley competition at this year's Tillage Conference

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Bluetongue outbreak

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

An outbreak of bluetongue has been detected in County Wexford, the Minister for Agriculture has said.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Beef Cattle Open Range on Large Ranch

Farmers can now change their SCEP yearly reference number for 2026

Any changes made to the 2026 yearly reference number, either increases or decreases, will have an associated impact on the requirements or actions to be carried out by the farmer and on the maximum payment that the participant will be eligible to draw down later in 2026

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Agri Aware event discusses water quality and a ‘Mercosur 2.0’

Agri Aware event discusses water quality and a ‘Mercosur 2.0’

Topics such as Ireland's water quality, the potential of a Mercosur 2.0 with the EU, and Australia were discussed at the inaugural Food for Thought Agri Aware event

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Healthy food for vitality and energy with super foods high in protein and carbs

Agri-Food Regulator supplier survey now open

Following last year's results, with 14% of suppliers reporting unfair trading practices, the Agri-Food Regulator has launched its 2026 supplier survey

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

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Two in five farmers have no formal successor as ageing demographics fuel looming succession crisis

The newest Ifac Farm Report has revealed that two in five farmers have no formal successor despite the ageing population, succession planning proving to be a ongoing challenge

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Macra demands immediate action on young farmer supports

Macra demands immediate action on young farmer supports

Macra president Josephine O'Neill said urgent action was required to support young farmers and warned delaying until CAP 2028 would be 'simply too late'

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

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Mercosur to go before the European Court of Justice

The motion was passed today to put the Mercosur trade deal before the European Court of Justice, delaying the trade deal possibly by two years.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Irish farmers join protests in Strasbourg to oppose Mercosur deal

Irish farmers join protests in Strasbourg to oppose Mercosur deal

Farming organisations marched in a protest this week in Strasbourg opposing the Mercosur trade deal, which will be put to a vote in the EU Parliament on Wednesday morning

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

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ICMSA call for EU-wide voluntary milk supply reduction scheme to prevent farmer ‘wipeout’

IMCSA president, Denis Drennan, has called for an EU-wide voluntary milk supply reduction scheme similar to the one in 2016 to help stabilise the falling farmer milk price

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

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Mercosur: The Brazilian perspective on the trade deal angering Irish farmers

EU-Mercosur FTA keeps a narrow window for meat as the agreement establishes limited quotas and multiple safeguards, writes Brazilian agricultural journalist Daniel Azevedo Duarte.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Cork students put soil in the spotlight, winning Teagasc Special Award

Cork students put soil in the spotlight, winning Teagasc Special Award

Students from St Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow, have won the Teagasc Special Award for their soil-based project showcased at the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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'Whoever is making money, it’s not the farmer': Barley growers left behind as pint price hikes again

The IFA has questioned when farmers will begin seeing returns for their efforts following Diageo's announcement of a price hike of 7c on pints

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Record number of Irish companies showcased at this year's UK agritech show

Record number of Irish companies showcased at this year's UK agritech show

The UK's leading agricultural machinery, equipment and technology show is taking place at the NEC Birmingham on January 14-15, 2026

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

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Mercosur has shattered farmers’ trust — safeguards won’t fix that

For decades, the EU’s central mantra has been that food standards are not up for negotiation

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

'You can understand farmers’ massive upset': Farmers’ anger over Mercosur justified, Heydon says

'You can understand farmers’ massive upset': Farmers’ anger over Mercosur justified, Heydon says

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said farmers were understandably frustrated at being asked to compete with imports that do not meet the same standards

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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Irish grain growers call on beef farmers to reject South American grains

Irish Grain Growers Group chairperson James Kelly asked farmers to prioritise Irish grain, or EU grain in its absence

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Cityscape of Cork in Ireland

Would you eat South American meat?

The Irish Examiner took to the streets of Cork City and asked consumers whether they would buy meat imported from South America

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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