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Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu
Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu
IFA poultry chair speaks about poultry farmers' increasing worries surrounding bird flu and the current outbreak in Fota Wildlife Park

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

IFA not backing any presidential candidate
IFA not backing any presidential candidate
Following a letter of support signed by several past IFA presidents endorsing a presidential candidate, the IFA reminds farmers it is a non-political organisation

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

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Sowing mental wellbeing in farming
UCD’s Agri Mental Health Group hopes to put farmers' mental health to the forefront of the conversation, working on driving research and awareness

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech
Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech
As part of the ongoing series of the finalists for the Certified Irish Angus School Competition 2024, meet the fourth team in the finals, students from Newport College

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Wexford students look to make Irish beef a global leader
Wexford students look to make Irish beef a global leader
As part of the ongoing series of the finalists for the Certified Irish Angus School Competition 2024, meet the third team in the finals, students from FCJ Bunclody

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

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Irish water quality continues to decline, reports EPA
Irish water quality has deteriorated according to the EPA's latest Water Quality in Ireland 2019-2024 report, listing nutrient excess from agriculture as a major contributor.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Politicians call for deer management as Macroom bypass crashes soar
Politicians call for deer management as Macroom bypass crashes soar
People flock to Killarney National Park, Phoenix Park in Dublin, Wicklow Mountains National Park, and other locations to watch the spectacle, which occurs over six weeks during October and November

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Pile of wood.
Minister to host free events to promote forestry as a complement to farming
The events will provide information on what grants and premiums are available to landowners to plant trees

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Ploughing Championships return to Tullamore as 2026 dates confirmed
Ploughing Championships return to Tullamore as 2026 dates confirmed
The 2026 event returns to Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly, where it will take place from September 15-17

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Wexford tillage farmer becomes overall winner at this year's Environmental Sustainability Award
Wexford tillage farmer becomes overall winner at this year's Environmental Sustainability Award
Wexford tillage farmer, Don Somers wins the Teagasc- FBD Environmental Sustainability Award 2025.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

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Safety campaign under way to raise awareness about falls from heights
In farming, there have been 37 fatalities as a result of falling from a height in the last 10 years

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

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Documentary casting call for small farmers’ stories
An Irish documentary production team is looking for 65-year-old and older small-hold farmers to take part in a documentary and share their stories

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Offaly students reach finals of Certified Irish Angus School Competition
Offaly students reach finals of Certified Irish Angus School Competition
As part of the ongoing series of the finalists for the Certified Irish Angus School Competition 2024, meet the second team in the finals, St Brendan's Community School

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Updated AgFood Portal unworkable, says IFA
Updated AgFood Portal unworkable, says IFA
IFA Rural Development Chair, John Curran, has called for a review of the updated Department of Agriculture AgFood Portal after influx of login complaints from farmers.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Tirlán launch €15m Generational Renewal Programme for next generation of farmers
Tirlán launch €15m Generational Renewal Programme for next generation of farmers
A new programme aims to support family succession and generational renewal with existing co-op suppliers and new entrants. 

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Department rolls out this year’s AgriKids programmes to promote farm safety
Department rolls out this year’s AgriKids programmes to promote farm safety
AgriKids programmes are being offered to interested schools who want accessible farm safety education for their classrooms.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

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Total cattle numbers at an almost 12-year low
According to a provisional report by the CSO, the total number of cattle in Ireland is at a 12-year low, with farming organisations citing several factors

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Wexford woman reaches final of EU innovation award for female farmers
Wexford woman reaches final of EU innovation award for female farmers
This year’s theme highlights farmers leading the transition to more sustainable water use and management

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards
Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards
At Macra na Feirme's National Training Day in Portlaoise on September 27, several members were recognised for their leadership and commitment to the club

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

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New emergency framework aims to strengthen Ireland’s storm preparedness
Framework to ensure the lessons learned in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn are put into effect

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Cork students make it to Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition finals
Cork students make it to Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition finals
Clonakilty's Sacred Heart Secondary School’s ‘Angus Advocates’ are finalists in the Certified Irish Angus Schools 2024 Competition finals.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

For Sale by Owner
Kieran Coughlan: Is the Irish land market dysfunctional?
From a national perspective, is it desirable that any Tom, Dick or Harry can buy land and put it to whatever use they wish, or even no use at all, asks rural accountant Kieran Coughlan.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing
Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing
Popular 'FarmTok' influencer Fiona Bergin was at the National Ploughing Championships to promote farm safety with Agri Aware and TikTok

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture
New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture
Sinéad McPhillips has been appointed the new secretary-general at the Department of Agriculture following approval by the Government

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans
Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans
Survey at National Ploughing Championships will seek farmers' view on farm safety, health and wellbeing

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

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