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<p>The forum hopes to foster shared understanding between Bord Bia and its members by discussing the issues and topics impacting farmers and the wider Irish agri-food sector.</p>

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Bord Bia to establish new farmer forum

Farmer Forum will comprise 100 farmers, growers and producers, from a range of ages, regions and enterprises

<p>During March, 70% of Irish farmers brought cattle back inside, according to the latest FRS survey.</p>

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Survey finds 70% of farmers returned cattle to sheds during March

<p>North Cork Creameries and Carbery have reached a supply agreement. Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

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North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

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HSA Code of Practice on telescopic telehandlers 'over the top', ICMSA says

Fuel prices

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Farmers urged to act now as fuel costs surge

Cows grazing in Ireland

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New manager for Teagasc Kerry and Limerick region

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Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

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Online derogation and dairy banding systems open

Farmers can now apply for the 2026 Nitrates Derogation and dairy banding via the department's online Agfood system

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Aurivo to install €12m wood pellet burner at dairy ingredients facility

Aurivo to install €12m wood pellet burner at dairy ingredients facility

The wood burner and broiler system at their Roscommon dairy ingredients facility will reduce the amount of fossil fuel used on site

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Combine Harvester in Barley Field during Harvest

Agricultural land under cereals rose by almost 5% in 12 months

According to the latest CSO report, the area assigned under 'cereals' grew by almost 5%, while grassland designated land fell by 0.4% when comparing 2025 to 2024 figures

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Minister issues important update on Bovine TB Action Plan

Minister issues important update on Bovine TB Action Plan

Minister for agriculture, Martin Heydon has announced the that the Bovine TB Action Plan will come into effect on April 13

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

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ICMSA call on minister to support EU dairy at Farm Council meeting

Six EU member states have circulated a document in support of the dairy sector

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

CBV delivers better results no matter the animal type, says Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

CBV delivers better results no matter the animal type, says Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Analysis of data collected from finishing animals has found performance gaps between top-ranking and bottom-ranking CBV calves were not evident at the time of calf purchase

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland

Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland

Farm organisations warn rising diesel and carbon tax costs threaten food production despite Government’s temporary fuel relief measures

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

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Teagasc to host Clover 2026 webinar

Teagasc will host a white clover webinar on March 25 where farmers can hear from lead researchers and get updates on the Clover150 programme and PastureBase updates

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

An aerial view of the rural landscape around Dublin Airport , Ireland, showing a patchwork of green fields divided by hedgerows

Department announces in-person clinics to help farmers with BISS and related schemes

Clinics will take place from 10am to 4.30pm to provide one-to-one support to help farmers with their online applications ahead of the May 15 closing date

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Silage being prepared in a round bale wrapper

Brian Reidy: Planning for high-quality silage

Cutting better-quality silage earlier will always result in improved animal performance, with less dependence on purchased concentrates, which will undoubtedly be critical next winter, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Farm vehicles and tractors crossing danger and warning sign

Vehicle incidents caused 73 farm deaths in the past decade

From 2016 to 2025, there have been 73 vehicle-related deaths on farms, and it remains the leading cause of death in work-related fatalities in agriculture

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

EU Commission need to do more than ‘monitor’ fertiliser supplies and prices, says ICMSA

ICMSA have called on the EU Commission to intervene at 'opportunism and price gouging' of fertiliser as the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Dale Farm and Aurivo co-ops announce partnership

Dale Farm and Aurivo co-ops announce partnership

The two dairy co-operatives have announced a 'strategic partnership', saying it was not the right time for a merger

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

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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

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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

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