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<p>A recently published research paper from Korea has suggested manipulating molecular pathways in crops to make them more resilient in cold weather.</p>

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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

<p>'Vets really have to justify why they're prescribing an antimicrobial in particular, especially in relation to metaphylactic and prophylactic use.'</p>

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Ireland's new veterinary medicine rules to tackle antimicrobial and antiparasitic resistance

<p>It is understood the measure will apply for a period of five years.</p>

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Drops in Chinese tariffs to benefit pigmeat sector

Fresh vegetables on shelf in supermarket

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Additional powers for agri-food regulator announced

Budget calculation

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Budget concerns for non-Vat registered farmers

Milk in the Making

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Call to halt livestock imports as bluetongue threat grows

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Mayo man awarded the Plunkett Award for Co-operative Endeavour

Mayo man awarded the Plunkett Award for Co-operative Endeavour

Pádraig Gibbons from Westport, Co Mayo, received the highest national honour from ICOS

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Chernobyl: General Imagery

Saoirse McHugh: There is no urban-rural divide on a fox hunting ban

Polling conducted by Ireland Thinks shows that 72% are against fox hunting, while only 2% of us have ever engaged in it, writes Saoirse McHugh

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Limerick native elected to Dairygold board of directors

Limerick native elected to Dairygold board of directors

Gerald Kirby from Ballyneety, Co Limerick, has been recently elected to the Dairygold board of directors and will assume the role in the new year

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

IFA president and son set off by tractor to Brussels for protest

IFA president and son set off by tractor to Brussels for protest

IFA president, Francie Gorman and his son Tom set off this morning on a pilgrimage to Brussels to join a farmer protest on Thursday to coincide with an EU Council meeting.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Cityscape of Cork in Ireland

Irish food to play key role in new tourism strategy

Culinary or food tourism revolves around people travelling to a place specifically to taste its unique cuisine, beverages, and local produce

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Michael Healy-Rae urges public to support Ireland's Christmas tree sector

Michael Healy-Rae urges public to support Ireland's Christmas tree sector

Irish growers produce around 700,000 Christmas trees each year, with 450,000 sold in Ireland and approximately 250,000 exported abroad, mainly to the UK

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Bluetongue outbreak

Animal health organisations launch cross-border BVD awareness campaign

BVD is of particularly high prevalence in counties Monaghan, Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh, according to the AHI and the AHWNI who have recently launched a cross-border campaign

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

What does the latest Nitrates Action Programme mean for farmers?

What does the latest Nitrates Action Programme mean for farmers?

Derogation farmers must begin to implement the NAP mandatory requirements; farmers in the Slaney, Barrow, Nore and Munster Blackwater catchment areas are subject to two extra requirements

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Agriculture minister says it's his 'ambition' to secure future derogation deals for Ireland

Agriculture minister says it's his 'ambition' to secure future derogation deals for Ireland

Martin Heydon said securing derogation deals for Ireland post 2028 was his 'ambition' for the future

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Cows in a farm. Dairy cows

Ireland's derogation extension provokes mixed reactions

Although most within the agricultural sector welcomed the news of the derogation extension, An Taisce called it 'shocking', and a 'bad day' for Irish water bodies

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

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

Key updates for ACRES participants revealed

The Department of Agriculture has issued several updates for ACRES participants surrounding NPIs, training courses, amendments and documentation submission deadlines

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Wexford farmer takes home top prize at EU Innovation Award

Wexford farmer takes home top prize at EU Innovation Award

Cheryl Poole, a dairy farmer from just outside of Gorey, Co Wexford, has won the coveted Innovation Award for Women Farmers for her work protecting local water systems

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Sinagote Walk

Department gains most accurate snapshot of Ireland's horses with Equine Census

Following the most recent report on the Equine Census with the highest return rate since its establishment it offers the most accurate snapshot of Ireland's horse population.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Donal Hickey: A salute to farmers working with nature

Donal Hickey: A salute to farmers working with nature

Making a shift from using every bit of land and ‘driving it hard’ to a work model where climate and nature guide every decision

Thu, 04 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

Closeup of machine spreading fertilizer

Nitrates derogation extension for Ireland still far from a 'done deal'

A reduction in chemical nitrogen is one of the EU's conditions for proposed extension of Ireland's derogation

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

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

Banned hormones detected in imported beef from Brazil

Hormones banned for use in the EU have been confirmed in a Brazilian beef shipment, which has subsequently been recalled

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Cork Mart CEO appointed to Teagasc Authority

Cork Mart CEO appointed to Teagasc Authority

Sean O'Sullivan, previously the Cork Mart CEO has been appointed by Minister Heydon to the Teagasc Authority, Mr O'Sullivan will serve a term of five years.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Ireland continues talks to oppose Mercosur

Ireland continues talks to oppose Mercosur

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and agriculture minister Martin Heydon stressed talks were still ongoing with EU member states on the looming Mercosur deal

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Farmers fear being labelled as frauds if they make a mistake, says ICMSA

Farmers fear being labelled as frauds if they make a mistake, says ICMSA

ICMSA president Denis Drennan spoke directly to Taoiseach Micheál Martin and agriculture minister Martin Heydon, voicing the current concerns of the organisation's members

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Reynoutria japonica

More than 260 biodiversity projects funded as State launches 2026 scheme

The funding is available to local authorities for biodiversity projects, and will be managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Nitrates derogation could see an extension of three years

Nitrates derogation could see an extension of three years

Progress has been made to secure a nitrates derogation extension for Ireland. Pending approval from member states, an extension of three years has been proposed

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Farmers facing higher costs with new antiparasitic rules, says ICSA

Farmers facing higher costs with new antiparasitic rules, says ICSA

The ICSA have warned that farmers are already seeing antiparasitics increase in prices with the looming rule change in December

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

FILE PHOTO Global climate change is having a clear effect on Irish weather, making it wetter and warmer, according to a new repo

Government urged to make the Curragh a national park

Fianna Fáil senator Fiona O’Loughlin told the Seanad it was agreed in the programme for government that a conservation plan for the Curragh would be implemented

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Dairy Women Ireland: Even the most confident women on Irish farms have doubts

Dairy Women Ireland: Even the most confident women on Irish farms have doubts

The conference included keynote addresses from MEPs Cynthia Ní Mhurchú and Maria Walsh, who both spoke of the importance of women finding their voice and making it heard

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

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