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Dairy farm incomes show dramatic drop in the first half of 2026
Dairy farmers could have experienced a loss of almost €38,000 in milk payments within the first half of 2026, depending on which co-op they supplied

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

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Feed reserves and animal welfare concerns raised as drought conditions continue
Concerns have been raised surrounding embryonic death during the vital breeding season and utilising winter feed reserves due to heat pressures as a result of the current drought

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Tirlán takes on three pharmacies across Carlow and Kilkenny
Tirlán takes on three pharmacies across Carlow and Kilkenny
Tirlán's three new pharmacies in Thomastown, Ballyhale and Borris, will join Tirlán’s healthcare portfolio which already contains a Wexford pharmacy

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

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TAMS grants can help with cost of some security measures
Some farm safety measures under TAMS could double up and benefit farm security putting off opportunistic thieves, explains ICMSA Farm Business Committee chair Pat O'Brien

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Department starts issuing fishing and aquaculture fuel support payments
Department starts issuing fishing and aquaculture fuel support payments
The scheme has asked any applicants who have not yet responded to requests or letters of offer to do so soon to allow their claims to be processed

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Utah dairy farm
Tirlán extends drought support package
In response to ongoing drought and dropping milk volumes, Tirlán has announced the extension of its drought support package

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Cattle Market
Cattle prices the main driver to 12% increase in 2025 agricultural output
CSO final estimates for 2025 found that cattle were the main drivers of agricultural output and fertiliser costs rose by 9% compared to the previous year

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

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Ireland's UK beef trade at risk as 80,000 tonnes of Brazilian beef seek new home
Ireland sends nearly half its beef to the UK. A looming EU ban on Brazilian imports could see that lucrative market flooded with cheaper product

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Farmer standing in wheat field
Agricultural relief to be examined ahead of Budget 2027
Current qualifiers for agricultural relief require individuals to pass two tests, ‘the farmer test’ and ‘the active farmer test’

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Budget calculation
Farming organisations call for unused fuel support to remain in the sector
IFA and ICOS have urged the Government to redirect unclaimed farmer fuel supports back to other areas of the sector

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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Kerry company fined €400,000 following fatal workplace incident
Dairymaster Unlimited Company were fined €400,000 on July 27 following a fatal incident that occurred on a Limerick farm in 2020

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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Total Teagasc income amounted to €248m in 2025
The Tegaasc Annual Report noted a total income of €248m, the sale of land and buildings in Dublin for €1.6m, and the pressure on the Irish mushroom industry with only one available fungicide

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Independent Water Commission
Water funding programme worth €175m to help improve quality for rural communities
Programme aimed at improving quality, resilience, and reliability for rural communities across Ireland

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

ACORNS 12 applications now open
ACORNS 12 applications now open
The programme aimed at bringing together and supporting rural female entrepreneurs has officially opened applications for its 12th cycle

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Macra launches 60th National Autumn rally in Limerick
Macra launches 60th National Autumn rally in Limerick
Macra launches the 2026 Autumn Rally which will be hosted in Limerick this year with a packed programme of events scheduled for the weekend.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Ambassadors on Horseback: The history of the Army Equitation School
Ambassadors on Horseback: The history of the Army Equitation School
Between 1931 and 1939 the Army Equitation School won 20 Nations Cups in Lucerne, Dublin, Boston, Toronto, New York City, Nice, Amsterdam, London, and Aachen.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Counting Money Hands Holding Euro Bills, Examining the Value of Cash and Currency Assets
Macra calls for unspent farmer supports to be reinvested into agriculture
Macra has called for the government not to redirect unspent farmer supports but instead invest it back into food production and over subscribed agricultural schemes.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

EESC president hosts EU commissioner on Offaly farm
EESC president hosts EU commissioner on Offaly farm
Séamus Boland showcased to Jessika Roswall how environmental stewardship and productive farming can work hand in hand

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Horse stall with horses poking heads out
Department launches new equine herd profiles and census
They are another step in equine traceability and welfare by linking every equine to a physical location, a responsible person and tracking movements from birth to death or export

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Teagasc announce national conference celebrating women in agriculture
Teagasc announce national conference celebrating women in agriculture
The conference in October to mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer will promote women's contribution to agriculture and explore future opportunities

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Cork's Southern Milling announced as newest patron of Agri Aware
Cork's Southern Milling announced as newest patron of Agri Aware
The specialist milling company joins more than 70 Agri Aware patrons

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

A group of sheep and lambs standing in a field on sunny day
Three organic lamb finishing events to take place in August
The events will be split between Mayo, Kerry and Carlow to explore the opportunities and challenges of organic lamb production

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Water sample and purity analysis test, liquid in laboratory glassware
Targeted farm action 'improves water quality'
Pathway to Sustainable Dairy strategy document says water quality is demonstrably improved by localised, science-led interventions

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Sign on a field gate warning people not to enter farmland due to danger to life from livestock, and risk of bio-security breech.
Free farm safety training programme open for applications
Farm Relief Services has opened applications for free farm safety training for all ages, highlighting the hazards associated with machinery, livestock and slurry

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Diesel fuel nozzle fueling farm tractor. Farming input costs, fuel price increase and emissions pollution concept.
Payments to begin being issued for fuel income support scheme
Contractors are set to receive on average €4,000 and farmers a minimum of €600 in this batch of payments issued by the Government as part of the scheme

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

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