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<p>The draft regulations will allow farmers to build animal housing up to 300sqm, an increase from 200 sqm, and to build stand-alone slurry tanks of up to 1,000 cubic metres (subject to a total farm storage of 1,500 cubic metres). File picture</p>

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Planning exemption limits for slurry tanks and livestock sheds to increase

New exemptions were included in the Department of Agriculture’s submission to the public consultation on Exempted Developments

<p>Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon launches MyAgFood.ie</p>

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New digital platform launched for Department of Agriculture

<p>The prices on offer for this week are down by at least another 10c/kg, as processors continue their determination to reduce the cost of all animals being purchased.</p>

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Factories slash beef prices another 10c/kg during ploughing week

Nitrogen Fertilizer

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National Fertiliser Database opens for 2025

Head appointed for new vet medicine course

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Head appointed for new vet medicine course

Farming requires hard work all year around

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70% of dairy farmers view loss of derogation as a challenge to farm viability

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Cork dairy farmer is first female winner of FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Cork dairy farmer is first female winner of FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Blarney woman Aileen Sheehan is named the 2025 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Ornua communications director appointed to the AHI board

Ornua communications director appointed to the AHI board

Jeanne Kelly is joining the board of Animal Health Ireland having recently finished her term as director of AgriAware

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Smiling senior farmer with tablet shaking hands with man on farmland

Invest surplus cash in grass growth and infrastructure — not just machinery

Aiming for very high output usually entails much more built-in cost with higher risk and exposure, which can bite in a poor year

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Sheep in pens at Winslow Primestock Show, Buckinghamshire

Store lamb trade strong despite pressure on factory returns

Throughput at the factories year to date is down by more than 300,000 head, reflecting the decline in the breeding flock over recent years of poor returns

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Fine Gael think-in

Irish Examiner view: Threats to politicians affect us all

Simon Harris said a conversation was needed among all political parties at this 'moment of inflection'

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

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Mercosur to bring 99,000 tonnes of low-tariff beef into EU

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association president Denis Drennan said the commission's move to ratify Mercosur was 'a calculated betrayal'

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Pat Whelan: Cutting waste, keeping quality

Pat Whelan: Cutting waste, keeping quality

The enterprising fifth generation butcher hopes to lead the craft of butchery into the future, balancing the serving of both people and the planet.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Cow in Nature

Stephen Cadogan: Why Irish dairy has escaped the brunt of US tariffs

Some economists predict an inflation surge in the US of an additional 3%, and say the US itself would be one of the most negatively affected economies by Trump's tariifs

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Confident in Her Line of Work

Dairy apprenticeship aims to close skills gap

Only 5% of Irish farmers are under the age of 35. One in every three is over the age of 65. The 2024 National Farm Survey found that the average age of an Irish dairy farmer was 54

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Five Cork farming families among finalists for 2025 Quality Milk Awards

Five Cork farming families among finalists for 2025 Quality Milk Awards

The annual NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards honour Ireland’s leading dairy producers who continue to work to enhance standards of excellence in dairy farming and milk production in Ireland

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

New slurry gas monitor shows promise after initial testing

New slurry gas monitor shows promise after initial testing

The monitor, no bigger than an iPad, is a portable device designed to keep farmers safe from harmful gases and particles

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

cows in the meadow

Why farmers are not rushing to clover: The barriers to a 'green' solution

UCC lecturer in sustainable agriculture Dr Deirdre Hennessey explored the barriers to implementing grass-white clover systems in a recent Teagasc podcast

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Freshly processed milk

July marks the beginning of milk price drop from Co-ops

Following the increasing global supply, Irish co-ops have begun to drop their milk prices for July

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Fluffy Woolly Sheep

Factories paying up to 820c/kg for lambs despite 'quiet' trade

Processors are maintaining the markets continue to be 'quiet enough', and currently do not justify higher prices to the suppliers

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

workplace food industry - factory butchery for the production of sausages - butcher cuts meat

Weekly kill rises but remains below 2024 levels

There is more than a hint now of the factory bosses taking a more cautious approach and adjusting the cost structure and the processing operations

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Employees earning over €100,000 at Teagasc rises to 124

Employees earning over €100,000 at Teagasc rises to 124

Four staff members at the agriculture and food development authority earning between €170,000 to €200,000

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Farmer at work.

From one in four to one in 25: Ireland’s shrinking farming workforce

There are 108,450 working in 'agriculture, forestry, and fishing' in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office's Labour Force Survey.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Corral of Grass fed beef cattle steers at the markets for sale

Cattle output price up 43.6% in June, according to CSO

In the CSO's latest release, it was revealed that cattle experienced the most significant increase in the Agricultural Output Index

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Rear View Of Woman With Dog On Field

Agri-tourism seen as lifeline for most vulnerable Irish farms

Fáilte Ireland data has also highlighted a significant increase in online searches related to rural tourism, reflecting the growing interest in the sector

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

feedlot intensive production system beef cattle

Brazilian beef glut set to hit UK and EU markets

This market disruption could give an early taste of the threat of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement trade deal hanging over cattle farmers in Ireland, the UK, and Europe, writes Stephen Cadogan

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Cork honey producer in running for prestigious Great Taste's Golden Fork

Cork honey producer in running for prestigious Great Taste's Golden Fork

Andrew and John Shinnick of Blackwater Honey will attend the Great Taste Golden Forks ceremony in London on September 9, where their Blossom Honey is one of three contenders for the Golden Fork from Ireland award

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Deep in the forest with wild garlic growing in Spring, Roscommon, Ireland.

Department launches report on research of timber construction in Ireland

The report published by the Department of Agriculture showcases research over the last number of years of how Irish timber can be utilised

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Fresh vegetables on shelf in supermarket

Cost and competitiveness the main challenges for Irish food and drink sector

Pressures from costs of materials, competitiveness and constrictions due to Government policies are all playing a role in the challenges for Irish food and drink

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

combine harvester harvesting cereals, sky with beautiful clouds

Upgrading, outsourcing, or repairing — the combine dilemma for growers

There are few options to purchase modest-sized, good-quality machines, with the availability of second-hand combines from the UK much lower than in previous years

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Sheep in pens at Winslow Primestock Show, Buckinghamshire

Marts outperform factories as butcher demand stays strong

The current trade is doing nothing to maintain breeder confidence in the sector, which is at a low level

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

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