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Online derogation and dairy banding systems open
Farmers can now apply for the 2026 Nitrates Derogation and dairy banding via the department's online Agfood system

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Warning that shortage of eggs on supermarket shelves now a reality
Warning that shortage of eggs on supermarket shelves now a reality
IFA warns of egg shortages on supermarket shelves, with Lidl already sourcing eggs from Poland to supplement supply

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Sheep, Scottish Blackface, Swaledale rams in Springtime. Two fine rams with magnificent curly horns, facing front in green mead
National Sheep Welfare Scheme worth €22m now open
Farmers will have to complete three out of five possible actions to receive the full €13 per ewe

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

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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

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Minister issues important update on Bovine TB Action Plan
Minister issues important update on Bovine TB Action Plan
Minister for agriculture, Martin Heydon has announced the that the Bovine TB Action Plan will come into effect on April 13

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Countryside council joins IFA to launch ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign
Countryside council joins IFA to launch ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign
The IFA and Comhairle na Tuaithe have launched the 2026 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign saying government and local authorities haven't done enough to quell dog worrying

Mon, 30 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

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Department opens Sheep Improvement Scheme to new entrants
When both the SIS and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme, which has an allocation of €22 million in 2026, are combined, they collectively offer financial support of up to €25 per ewe

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

CBV delivers better results no matter the animal type, says Irish Cattle Breeding Federation
CBV delivers better results no matter the animal type, says Irish Cattle Breeding Federation
Analysis of data collected from finishing animals has found performance gaps between top-ranking and bottom-ranking CBV calves were not evident at the time of calf purchase

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland
Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland
Farm organisations warn rising diesel and carbon tax costs threaten food production despite Government’s temporary fuel relief measures

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

White Clover (Trifolium repens)
Teagasc to host Clover 2026 webinar
Teagasc will host a white clover webinar on March 25 where farmers can hear from lead researchers and get updates on the Clover150 programme and PastureBase updates

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

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Bluetongue vaccination to be included in welfare schemes
The Department of Agriculture has announced bluetongue virus vaccination will be included among actions in the national sheep and beef welfare schemes for 2026

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

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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

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Vehicle incidents caused 73 farm deaths in the past decade
From 2016 to 2025, there have been 73 vehicle-related deaths on farms, and it remains the leading cause of death in work-related fatalities in agriculture

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Dale Farm and Aurivo co-ops announce partnership
Dale Farm and Aurivo co-ops announce partnership
The two dairy co-operatives have announced a 'strategic partnership', saying it was not the right time for a merger

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

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EU study highlights the need for protected incomes for farmers
A joint report between economists from Teagasc and Wageningen called for the EU Parliament to implement better target supports to protect farmer incomes and sector resilience.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

EPA reports nitrogen levels went up by 10% last year
EPA reports nitrogen levels went up by 10% last year
An 'Early Insight' EPA report has indicated higher levels of nitrogen recorded in waterways in 2025, hindering progress made in 2024

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

FarmElevate programme announced to support Tirlán family farms
FarmElevate programme announced to support Tirlán family farms
A new collaboration between Tirlán and Teagasc will see the implementation of a new large-scale knowledge transfer programme designed to support Tirlán family farms

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Achill launches deer management programme to tackle road collisions
Achill launches deer management programme to tackle road collisions
The Achill region has reported 14 serious road traffic incidents that involved deer in the last 18 months, which have incurred thousands in damages or total write-offs

Thu, 19 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

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February milk prices confirmed by co-ops
The conflict in the Middle East is a cause for worry for some co-ops, which predict lower demand from the region as they announce February milk prices

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Monaghan egg business secures M&S supplier partnership
Monaghan egg business secures M&S supplier partnership
Connolly's Eggs was the first egg producer in Ireland to be commercially certified by the Organic Trust

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Salmon steak on ice. Chilled fish on the counter. Ice and salmon. Salmon fillet.
US market re-opens to Irish salmon
Following a recent publication, Irish salmonids and common spiny lobster have had their restrictions lifted and are free to export to the US

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

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

Beef HealthCheck celebrates 10 years
Beef HealthCheck celebrates 10 years
The Animal Health Ireland Beef HealthCheck programme has assessed over 7.7 million animals in the last decade

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

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