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MTU to hold workshop on the future of farming and strengthening rural life
MTU are set to host a free workshop event in February to discuss the future of farming and strengthening rural life

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Cork students put soil in the spotlight, winning Teagasc Special Award
Cork students put soil in the spotlight, winning Teagasc Special Award
Students from St Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow, have won the Teagasc Special Award for their soil-based project showcased at the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Diageo financials
'Whoever is making money, it’s not the farmer': Barley growers left behind as pint price hikes again
The IFA has questioned when farmers will begin seeing returns for their efforts following Diageo's announcement of a price hike of 7c on pints

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Tirlán expands water quality learnings across Co-op catchment
Tirlán expands water quality learnings across Co-op catchment
Tirlán set to expand its 'Farming for Water' project in an effort to improve on-farm economic and environmental performances with members

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Mercosur threat to young farmers seeking to enter the sector, says Macra president
Mercosur threat to young farmers seeking to enter the sector, says Macra president
Josephine O'Neill gave an impassioned speech at the Mercosur rally in Athlone on Saturday, highlighting the threat of the trade deal to generational renewal

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

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Domestic milk intake in the 11 months to November 2025 up 5%
According to the latest Central Statistics Office report, domestic milk intake rose by 5.1% (419.1 million litres) from January to November last year

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Mince and steaks from the butcher's store - English Market, Cork, Ireland
Irish beef allowed back into Chinese market
This week, China announced the reopening of its markets to Irish beef imports

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

New research reveals damaging effects of Himalayan balsam
New research reveals damaging effects of Himalayan balsam
Research published by a team from the University of Stirling has proven the negative impacts of Himalayan balsam on riverbanks

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Herding Sheep
Farm fatalities and mental health pressures under renewed spotlight
Minister Healy-Rae urged all farmers to take some time for essential safety checks and to commit to applying a 'Safety First' approach to farm work from now on

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Cattle grazing on deforested pasture on a farm in the Amazon rainforest at dusk. Concept of agriculture, environment, ecology, l
Brazilian beef containing banned hormones recalled in Ireland
The beef has been recalled by the Food Safety Authority after entering the Irish food chain

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: What next as Mercosur deal is approved
ieExplains: What next as Mercosur deal is approved
Vote on the key trade agreement comes down to the wire

Thu, 08 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

Sign on a field gate warning people not to enter farmland due to danger to life from livestock, and risk of bio-security breech.
Agriculture still the most dangerous sector, with 23 deaths last year
The Health and Safety Authority has published its provisional results reporting that in 2025, 23 deaths occurred in the agriculture sector, making it the most dangerous job sector in Ireland

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Hare’s Corner project open for 2026 applications
Hare’s Corner project open for 2026 applications
Entering it's sixth year, Hare's Corner biodiversity project is now open for applications spanning nine counties to help support biodiversity projects.

Mon, 05 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

Deerpark and Djouce Woods, Ireland
New Board of Forest Certification a positive development
The Irish Farmers' Association said the establishment of the Group Forest Certification Ireland Board was a positive development for the Irish forestry sector

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Young woman's first day working at a burger restaurant
Stephen Cadogan: Can wild venison really threaten the beef market?
Wild venison has replaced beef at several stadiums and event spaces in the UK and Ireland — but what does it mean for the beef market?

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Lady's View in Killarney National Park of Ireland - shadows of clouds move on mountains and lakes
Majority of Ireland’s protected habitats still in decline
The Article 17 Report notes that over two-thirds of habitats are impacted by agricultural-related activities, particularly inappropriate grazing, drainage and pollution

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Dairygold announce Munster finalists for malting barley programme
Dairygold announce Munster finalists for malting barley programme
The overall winner of the 2025 Dairygold Malting Barley Competition will be announced at the Annual Tillage Conference on January 9, 2026, at the Corrin Event Centre in Fermoy, Co Cork

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Sheep at a cattle market
Sheep slaughterings dropped by 18.5% between January and November
ICSA says factories dropping sheep prices are 'adding insult to injury'

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Animal Health Ireland recognised by the United Nations
Animal Health Ireland recognised by the United Nations
Animal Health Ireland has been recognised by the FAO for its technical excellence and innovation in sustainable livestock transformation and animal health.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

AMINAM HEALTH BLUETONGUE DISEASE SHEEP
Bluetongue vaccinations will be permitted in 2026
Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, has announced today that blue tongue vaccines will be permitted in Ireland in 2026 following a fourth confirmed outbreak in Northern Ireland

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Family-owned nursery in Wexford celebrates 30 years of going potty for poinsettia
Family-owned nursery in Wexford celebrates 30 years of going potty for poinsettia
Jim O’Connor has one key piece of advice: 'To keep your poinsettia alive and healthy, very importantly — don’t overwater it! That’s the quickest way to lose a poinsettia.'

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Rows of young plug plants growing in a field
Korean research team discovers new way to protect crops from the cold
A research team in Korea has discovered a method to allow crops to remain productive even in adverse or unpredictable weather conditions

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Veterinarian holds syringe with antibiotics
Ireland's new veterinary medicine rules to tackle antimicrobial and antiparasitic resistance
'There's a significant and rising threat to public and animal health and the environment in relation to antimicrobial resistance', Department of Agriculture vet says

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

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