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A collection of our latest farming news, views and analysis on the pig and poultry sectors.

<p>The percentage of land used for winter barley increased by 46.9%. </p>

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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

<p>IFA Poultry chair Brendan Soden said: 'We are now calling on retailers and packers to step up immediately and deliver a concrete response.'</p>

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Unsustainable farmgate prices causing egg shortages in shops, says IFA

<p>Farming organisations have said fuel measures implemented by the Government are not enough for rural Ireland.</p>

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

Farm vehicles and tractors crossing danger and warning sign

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Vehicle incidents caused 73 farm deaths in the past decade

Tractor miniature with coins on fertile soil land

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EU study highlights the need for protected incomes for farmers

Monaghan egg business secures M&S supplier partnership

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Monaghan egg business secures M&S supplier partnership

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

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

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

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

Forget 'Big Brother', everyone is tuning into the ‘Bord Bia five’

Forget 'Big Brother', everyone is tuning into the ‘Bord Bia five’

Five IFA members remain in the now 17-day-long sit-in protest at Bord Bia's Dublin HQ. The group were permitted to visit a nun to receive their ashes for Ash Wednesday

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Bord Bia

Bord Bia stakeholder meeting returns mixed reactions

The Department of Agriculture hosted a stakeholder meeting with Bord Bia which included farmers and industry representatives, with the IFA saying the protests will continue until its chair steps down

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

IFA to host public meeting in Claremorris on Bord Bia controversy

IFA to host public meeting in Claremorris on Bord Bia controversy

IFA plan to host a public meeting for farmers on the ongoing situation with Larry Murrin as chair of Bord Bia on February 19 in Co Mayo

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Rural Landscape With Pastures In Ireland

Organic farming scheme attracts 269 more farmers

The new participants will join the latest tranche of the Organic Farming Scheme, subject to them meeting all scheme requirements

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Confident in Her Line of Work

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Department is searching for its Irish farming ambassador and hosting a photo competition

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Burren farm blending tradition and a modern vision has plans to develop

Burren farm blending tradition and a modern vision has plans to develop

Featuring in the CAP Network's 'Women in Agriculture' booklet, Carina Roseingrave, alongside her brother, has expanded their farm to a mixed enterprise.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Protests continue at Bord Bia over chairman's Brazilian beef imports

Protests continue at Bord Bia over chairman's Brazilian beef imports

Protests have escalated in Dublin as farmers gain access and occupy the Bord Bia HQ in Dublin.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Agri Aware’s farm Walk & Talk returns with additional dates

Agri Aware’s farm Walk & Talk returns with additional dates

Agri Aware have announced extra dates to their Walk & Talk series, hosting secondary school students studying agricultural science on farms over the coming weeks

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Herding the Sheep

Celebrating women driving progress across Irish agriculture

Tickets now available for the third annual International Women's Day lunch hosted by Macra and the Agricultural Science Association

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Domesticated bantam chickens seen in a large, rural garden during springtime.

Ireland now officially free from bird flu

The World Organisation for Animal Health has published Ireland's self-declaration of HPAI-free status

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cityscape of Cork in Ireland

Would you eat South American meat?

The Irish Examiner took to the streets of Cork City and asked consumers whether they would buy meat imported from South America

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Irish MEP appointed to lead CAP role

Irish MEP appointed to lead CAP role

MEP Nina Carberry has been appointed to lead negotiations going forward on the future Common Agricultural Policy (2028-2034)

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Chicken with freshly laid eggs

IFA elects new chair of poultry committee

Brendan Soden from Co Cavan has been named the newly elected IFA poultry chair and will officially assume the role at the IFA's AGM next week.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

A cows on a pasture on a summer. Livestock on free grazing. Livestock farm. Agricultural landscape, cow on green grass field.

Second Farmed Animal Biosecurity Strategy launched

With the emerging biosecurity threats on the island the Department of Agriculture has launched the second National Farmed Animal Biosecurity Strategy (2025-2030) ahead of the new year

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Cattle grazing on deforested pasture on a farm in the Amazon rainforest at dusk. Concept of agriculture, environment, ecology, l

Mercosur vote postponement welcome but Taoiseach's comments need clarification

IFA president Francie Gorman has called for clarification on the Taoiseach's comments regarding the securing of a derogation extension as a factor going into the Mercosur vote

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Four little pigs.

Drops in Chinese tariffs to benefit pigmeat sector

China will drop its 20% tariff on EU pigmeat products to 9.8%

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Budget calculation

Budget concerns for non-Vat registered farmers

ICOS has raised concerns regarding the reduction of the flat-rate farmers' Vat top-up from 5.1% to 4.5% will create an imbalance for non-Vat registered farmers

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

16/11/2012 Bronze Turkey Farm for Christmas

Ireland's fifth bird flu outbreak confirmed at turkey farm in Cavan

Another turkey flock has tested positive for bird flu located in Co Cavan

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Ireland flag on bar chart concept with increasing values, economic recovery and business improving after crisis and other catast

Irish agri-food exports increase in value by 65% in a decade

Irish agri-food exports reach over 190 markets worldwide and account for 8.6% of Irish goods exported

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Mr Grealish travelled to Mexico this week in light of the pending free trade agreement between Mexico and the EU, and to promote Irish agri-food

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Ireland flag on bar chart concept with decreasing values, concept of economic crisis, politics conflicts, war concept with flag

Milk and crop prices have dropped by more than 11% in the past year, CSO reports

Both milk and crop prices have seen significant drops of over 11% in the Agricultural Output Price Index for September 2025, published by the CSO

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

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