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<p>Trust in farmers has been consistent between 65% and 68% in the last five years. File picture</p>

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Farmers remain the most trusted people in the food chain

Only 45% to 48% of consumers put their trust in food system authorities, and only 48% to 53% said they trusted restaurants and caterers, over the past five years

<p>Dr Mary-Kate Burke, head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at South East Technological University (SETU) (centre), Dr Anne Marie Butler, head of Education in Teagasc, Paul Nolan, Dawn Meats Group development manager, with two fourth-year agri-science students from SETU at the launch at the National Ploughing Championships of SETU's strategic plan for a Department of Veterinary Medicine.</p>

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University launches plan to develop vet nurse apprenticeship

<p>2024 overall winner Mary Kinston pictured at the National Dairy Awards</p>

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National Dairy Awards open for entries

Solar panels on barn roof

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Farmers and stakeholders asked for views on TAMS

Crowds descend on Offaly for opening day of National Ploughing Championships

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Crowds descend on Offaly for opening day of National Ploughing Championships

A field full of ears of grain, wheat, barley, or rye being harvested by a combine harvester. Harvest time.

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Rising costs hit 90% of agri-food firms

Brian Reidy

Denis Lehane, Lighten Up

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

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Stable beef trade continues, gaining a firmer edge

Strong factory demand and constrained cattle supplies across Europe are supporting a stable beef trade, with growing optimism about returns in the final months of the year.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Fluffy Woolly Sheep

More bite in lamb trade, but prices remain unchanged

Suppliers report more bite in the lamb trade as demand improves, but processors maintain that market conditions do not justify higher prices

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

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Generational Renewal Week to showcase opportunities and supports for Irish farming

Teagasc to host a variety of webinars, farm walks, in person engagements, and videos to promote and showcase opportunities for Irish farmers for generational renewal week.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Teagasc appoints new chief operations officer

Teagasc appoints new chief operations officer

Valerie Farrell will succeed Alan Phelan who retires later this year

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Talking Timber event guides forest owners on how to enhance their woodlands

Talking Timber event guides forest owners on how to enhance their woodlands

Celebrating 15 years of the event, forest owners were informed that the best financial outcomes from a forest begins well before the harvest at the Talking Timber 2026 event

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Animal Health Ireland launches events to help farmers prevent cattle lameness

Animal Health Ireland launches events to help farmers prevent cattle lameness

AHI will host two on-farm events highlighting the importance of hoof health and help minimise the €145m cost of lameness in the national dairy herd

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium

CAP faces battle to prove its value in a changing EU

Farmers frequently view environmental conditions as burdensome and expensive, while environmental organisations argue agricultural payments have failed to deliver sufficient measurable improvements

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Agri-Food Regulator expands with new legal and research unit

Agri-Food Regulator expands with new legal and research unit

Agri-Food Regulator expands to include a new legal and research unit, appointing Ciara O'Gorman as head of legal and research and Anne Hayden as policy and research officer

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Succession: Older farmers need an exit and young farmers need a chance

Succession: Older farmers need an exit and young farmers need a chance

Succession and generational renewal have become major points of contention in Irish agriculture, but with an ageing farming population and plenty of young farmers looking to enter the sector, what is holding them back?

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

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Processors cut lamb quotes as continental pressure continues

Lamb prices remain under pressure despite strong factory demand, while smaller mart entries have brought a slight weakening at the top of the trade.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Close up shot of raw meat hanging on hooks at a slaughterhouse

Brazilian beef ban boosts confidence in Irish trade

Factory cattle prices have strengthened amid demand for stock and growing optimism that developments in the export market could benefit Irish beef

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Farmer-led group for organic beef and lamb launched

Farmer-led group for organic beef and lamb launched

New organic farmer-led organisation aims to secure premiums for farmers supplying organic products and not let it get lost in a disjointed supply and processing chain

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Ireland's first on-farm biorefining and anaerobic digestion plant opens in Cork

Ireland's first on-farm biorefining and anaerobic digestion plant opens in Cork

Ireland's first on-farm biorefinery and anerobic digestion plant has officially opened on Shinagh Estates Farm in Cork and is one of the largest of its kind in the world

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

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Irish dairy companies poised to benefit from global protein boom

Whey protein, a by-product of cheese and casein manufacturing, has moved from a low-value dairy stream to one of the most commercially significant functional ingredients in food, beverage and nutrition formulation.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Sliced grilled steak roastbeef and rosemary

Bord Bia launches Quality Assured beef campaign in Ireland

The campaign will promote beef to young Irish shoppers as a suitable and affordable protein option for weekly meals

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Soil in senior Women's hands.

Study finds regenerative farming cuts drought yield losses

An independently verified field study across 1,262 farms in France from 2021 to 2024 has shown how regenerative farming strengthens drought resilience.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

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Current carrot price unsustainable as growers call for 6c per carrot increase

With climate events, costs and inflation putting pressure on carrot growers, the Irish Carrot Growers Group is calling for a 6c per carrot increase to try and offset costs

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Dawn Meats lowers Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77%

Dawn Meats lowers Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77%

Dawn Meats report its top 20% of supplying farms with the lowest carbon footprints reported using more protected urea and finished animals on average in 24.45 months

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

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Organic Beef and Lamb Innovation Group to host farm walk

The Organic Beef and Lamb Innovation Group will host a organics farm walk for beef and sheep farmers already in organics or interested in the sector

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

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Retailers commit to supporting Irish growers and local produce

Aldi, Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, SuperValu/Centra, and Tesco have committed to the five new Horticulture Grower-Retail Charter principles

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Co-ops offer weather supports for suppliers

Co-ops offer weather supports for suppliers

Due to the continued dry weather, co-ops are offering suppliers feed support in an effort to offset fodder costs due to poor grass growth.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Fluffy Woolly Sheep

Export weakness puts lamb returns under pressure

Some factories have imposed a further cut of at least 20c/kg, with the base ranging from 765-780c/kg across the country, plus the usual quality bonus of up to 20c/kg, adding up to 785-800c/kg for lambs with a carcass cut-off weight of 22kg

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

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Warning as agri-diesel prices rise twice as fast as white diesel

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has raised its concerns about the 'disproportionate pricing structure' of agricultural diesel with Government

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Fodder transport subsidy proposed as farmers face severe shortages

Fodder transport subsidy proposed as farmers face severe shortages

ICMSA has called for a fodder transport subsidy to lessen the cost of transporting fodder across the country as fuel costs rise again and grass growth windows begin to shorten

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Free chainsaw training courses now open for applicants

Free chainsaw training courses now open for applicants

Farmers and farm workers above the age of 16 are encouraged to apply for free chainsaw training hosted across the country over the next few months

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

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