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<p>Specialised contractors will survey the affected area along sections of the Toem, Cappawhite and Cahernahallia tributaries of the upper Mulkear/Dead River catchment in the Cappawhite area and plan treatment. </p>

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Local authority restarts giant hogweed control programme in Tipperary

Farming advisers will contact farmers in affected areas to assist them in applying for funding to support the implementation of additional measures

<p>(Left to right): Liam O'Herlihy, chairperson of Teagasc; Frank O'Mara, director of Teagasc; Robyn Dowling, National Winner of the Student of the Year Awards 2025; Noel Grealish, minister of state at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Annmarie Butler, head of KT Education at Teagasc and Michael Berkery, chairperson of FBD Trust. Photo: Finbarr O’Rourke </p>

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Kildalton student wins Teagasc / FBD Student of the Year 2025 award

<p>Vets are being encouraged to push for BTV vaccination.</p>

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Vets urge farmers to vaccinate herds against bluetongue as high-risk summer for spread of virus nears

Munster’s largest agricultural show open for competition entries

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Munster’s largest agricultural show open for competition entries

Close up of calves on animal farm eating food. Meat industry concept.

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Department of Agriculture announces €37.5m funding for agri-food, forest and bioeconomy research

Paula Hynes: The lazy cow that eventually gave birth to Lucky

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Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

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Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Carbery Group revenue increased by 8% in 2025

Carbery Group revenue increased by 8% in 2025

The group, headquartered in West Cork, reports revenue growth, continued investment in the business, and ongoing support for farmer shareholders

Mon, 04 May, 2026

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ICOS raises 'discriminatory' VAT anomaly affecting marts and farmers

The decision to cut the flat-rate farmers VAT top-up from 5.1% to 4.5% came into effect at the start of this year

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Bluetongue outbreak

Case of bluetongue confirmed in Cork

Farmers were informed an unvaccinated cow in the Bandon area was confirmed to have bluetongue

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Farmers need an on-site consultant for new fertiliser rules, former Fianna Fáil TD says

Farmers need an on-site consultant for new fertiliser rules, former Fianna Fáil TD says

The chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture said something must change, so that on January 1 farmers will know exactly what they can do for that year

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Waterford couple win Tirlán Milk Supplier of the Year award

Waterford couple win Tirlán Milk Supplier of the Year award

Shane and Kate Fitzgerald from Portlaw, Waterford, also received the Farming Ambassador Award

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

From calving to clover: a busy spring on Kay's organic suckler farm

From calving to clover: a busy spring on Kay's organic suckler farm

Calving has gone well so far on the farm, with just a few cows left to calve. All calves were weighed at birth, with an average weight of 45kg, with one calf from a first-calver weighing 63kg (sired by Tubridmore Twomey).

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

26a East Cork farm with benefits guiding almost €31k/acre

26a East Cork farm with benefits guiding almost €31k/acre

Holding includes a well-maintained three-bedroom bungalow, several outbuildings and a derelict farmhouse

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Paula Hynes: Pride, perseverance and partnership — celebrating 25 years with a global win

Paula Hynes: Pride, perseverance and partnership — celebrating 25 years with a global win

Becky's success Down Under kicked off a perfect week capped by our 25th wedding anniversary

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Fuel protesters in Cork told to keep driving or have tractors seized

Fuel protesters in Cork told to keep driving or have tractors seized

Protesters told that vehicles will be seized by gardaí if they stop or obstruct the N28 and Shannonpark roundabout in Cork

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

'Don’t bite the hand that feeds you': Protests continue with Port of Cork blockade

'Don’t bite the hand that feeds you': Protests continue with Port of Cork blockade

As the 'Can't afford to move' protest continues into day three a blockade at the Port of Cork, Ringaskiddy was established overnight and remains there.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Can’t afford to move: Protests continue for a second day

Can’t afford to move: Protests continue for a second day

Nationwide protests regarding rising fuel costs occurred on April 7 and have continued for a second day, with future protests a possibility if the government does not take action.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

The two co-ops have reached a commercial milk supply agreement with the aim of assisting and providing certainty to North Cork Creameries' suppliers

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

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New manager for Teagasc Kerry and Limerick region

Kerry native Noreen O'Donovan has been appointed the new Teagasc regional advisory manager for Kerry and Limerick, assuming the role from Majella Maloney

Thu, 02 Apr, 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 launches Lee and Bandon-Ilen Action Plan to improve water quality

Minister launches Lee and Bandon-Ilen Action Plan to improve water quality

The Teagasc 'Better Farming for Water' campaign has launched its Lee and Bandon-Ilen catchment action plan with Carbery as its industry lead of the implementation group

Fri, 27 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

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

78-acre farm on edge of Waterford City guiding at €2.2m

78-acre farm on edge of Waterford City guiding at €2.2m

The property, which is all in grass, was farmed by the late Oliver Flynn, who lived there all his life

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Minister announces Ireland's ambassador for International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026

Minister announces Ireland's ambassador for International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026

Carina Roseingrave is a mixed enterprise farmer from Clare who recently featured in the documentary film 'Irish Farmers: A Love Story'

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

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

331-acre farm in West Cork hills under offer after only 10 days on the market

331-acre farm in West Cork hills under offer after only 10 days on the market

While most of the land is hilly in nature, there is some good grazing on a substantial portion of it around the house and outbuildings

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

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