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EU study highlights the need for protected incomes for farmers
A joint report between economists from Teagasc and Wageningen called for the EU Parliament to implement better target supports to protect farmer incomes and sector resilience.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

FarmElevate programme announced to support Tirlán family farms
FarmElevate programme announced to support Tirlán family farms
A new collaboration between Tirlán and Teagasc will see the implementation of a new large-scale knowledge transfer programme designed to support Tirlán family farms

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Teagasc launches Blackwater Catchment Action Plan
Teagasc launches Blackwater Catchment Action Plan
The Blackwater is one of eight priority catchments, along with the Boyne, Slaney, Barrow, Nore, Suir, Lee, and Bandon-Ilen rivers where they are working towards water quality improvements

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Being milked by machine
February milk prices confirmed by co-ops
The conflict in the Middle East is a cause for worry for some co-ops, which predict lower demand from the region as they announce February milk prices

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Fuel prices
Macra raises concerns about impact of rising energy costs on young farmers
Macra na Feirme calls for the Government to step in and alleviate the pinch young people of rural Ireland are experiencing, with higher energy and fuel costs

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Precious produce
Milk experienced over 27% drop in output price in 12 months, CSO says
The latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) report also shows fertiliser input prices rising by 11.6%

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Department announces updated values in BVD support programme
Department announces updated values in BVD support programme
Despite the department's increase in financial supports for BVD-positive calves in 2025 the ICMSA have said it is not in line with the value of calves born in 2025

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

'Utter confusion' among farmers on new bovine TB rules, say ICMSA
'Utter confusion' among farmers on new bovine TB rules, say ICMSA
The ICMSA have called for more communication to clear confusion of bTB rules and the department have said a communication campaign will begin March 30 on the matter

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Rachel Martin: Kanturk creamery closure would be a blow to a century-old community hub
Rachel Martin: Kanturk creamery closure would be a blow to a century-old community hub
The impact goes far beyond the factory gates of North Cork Creameries

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

North Cork Creameries appoints new chief executive
North Cork Creameries appoints new chief executive
Stephen Daly has worked 13 years in North Cork Creameries across dairy operations and commercial roles

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

At the Market
Cattle prices drive 29% increase in agricultural operating surplus
Milk also saw a 10% increase in milk value, with the CSO citing the higher volumes, an increase of 7%, as the main driver

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

AMINAM HEALTH BLUETONGUE DISEASE SHEEP
Bluetongue confirmed in various herds in southern and eastern areas
Since the first confirmed case of BTV-3, a further 10 herds have been identified to contain the virus, with two resulting in abortions in cattle

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Selective focus shot of milk bottling factory
Siptu seek urgent meeting with North Cork Creameries management
Currently, the North Cork Creameries do not intend to begin the 30-day statutory redundancy consultation process

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

€15k/acre guide for Cork farm in view of large dairy processor
€15k/acre guide for Cork farm in view of large dairy processor
The 23-acre farm is just 5km from the Ballineen Carbery Group dairy processing plant 

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Kanturk: The community behind North Cork Creameries
Kanturk: The community behind North Cork Creameries
'In a small town it's personal because everyone knows someone working there,' — locals react to the proposed redundancies at North Cork Creameries processing plant

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

The grass on the field
Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist
Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Cattle Market
Mart boards to display Commercial Beef Values for all genotyped animals
ICBF say Commercial Beef Values will be shown for all genotyped animals with a verified sire, even if the seller is not a HerdPlus member

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Burren farms adapting to virtual fences and solar-powered collars
Burren farms adapting to virtual fences and solar-powered collars
Solar-powered GPS collars aiding farmers with virtual fencing are innovating farms in the Burren, enabling herd management even in difficult-to-access areas

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Bluetongue outbreak
Animal trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland to recommence
Since Ireland confirmed its first Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in January, only movements of cattle and sheep direct to slaughter have been allowed

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Precious produce
Up to 100 jobs at risk as fears grow for future of North Cork Creameries plant in Kanturk
EPA order halting effluent discharge leaves Kanturk creamery unable to process milk, raising fears for jobs and the plant’s future

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Monaghan native appointed as new AHI CellCheck programme manager
Monaghan native appointed as new AHI CellCheck programme manager
Dr Ryan Duffy will lead and coordinate the national mastitis control programme, supporting continued improvements in udder health and milk quality across the Irish dairy sector

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

With rubber boots through the mud.
Over 80% of Irish farms were unable to get cattle out to grass in February
According to a recent FRS Co-Op said this issue has led to farmers working longer hours to manage their cattle

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Irish dairy processors to enter 'managed transition' amid drop in milk production
Irish dairy processors to enter 'managed transition' amid drop in milk production
The analysis indicated these structural pressures will accelerate consolidation across European dairy processing

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Ireland set to host landmark agri-summit on global food security
Ireland set to host landmark agri-summit on global food security
The Nuffield Agri-Summit 'Feed the World – Our Responsibility?' in May of this year aims to address urgent and complex pressures facing global food systems

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

landscape of ireland seen from the sky, wild nature
ACRES assessment to continue using satellites
The department have said they will continue to utilise satellite data to asses Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) participants and monitor whether actions are being carried out in accordance to requirements

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

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