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At the Market
Beef prices strengthen for second week
There was a strong intake last week of just shy of 31,000 head for the shorter working week, excluding Good Friday

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Lighten Up: Auld Lehane's top tips for curing the Easter bloat
Lighten Up: Auld Lehane's top tips for curing the Easter bloat
If the urge to go mad on the Easter goodies to satisfy the hunger and thirst after the long 40 days of Lent got the better of ye, fear not. Auld Lehane has the solution

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

AMINAM HEALTH BLUETONGUE DISEASE SHEEP
Farmers call for more support for bluetongue vaccines under beef scheme
The ICSA said the Department of Agriculture forcing suckler farmers to choose between vaccination against bluetongue or other core health actions comes during a critical time

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Bord Bia
Bord Bia to establish new farmer forum
Farmer Forum will comprise 100 farmers, growers and producers, from a range of ages, regions and enterprises

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Holstein cows eating hay in a modern dairy barn with ventilation fans.
Survey finds 70% of farmers returned cattle to sheds during March
The latest Calvin Insights Survey from FRS Co-Op found that 70% of Irish farms needed to bring cattle indoors due to bad weather in March.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

When 5,000 cattle is small: the global beef divide facing Irish farmers
When 5,000 cattle is small: the global beef divide facing Irish farmers
South American producers scale up for global demand as Irish farmers confront rising competition and shifting EU trade rules

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur
Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur
Ryanair boss backs free trade and predicts strong, elevated prices for the sector.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement
North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement
The two co-ops have reached a commercial milk supply agreement with the aim of assisting and providing certainty to North Cork Creameries' suppliers

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.
HSA Code of Practice on telescopic telehandlers 'over the top', ICMSA says
Since September last year, farmers and farm staff have been required to complete telescopic telehandler training to comply with the HSA Code of Practice

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Fuel prices
Farmers urged to act now as fuel costs surge
Due to rising fuel costs, the Irish Farm Accounts Co-operative Society has advised farmers to be proactive, manage consumption where possible, and plan ahead for further volatility

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Agri-food regulator set to protect farmers against unfair trading practices
Agri-food regulator set to protect farmers against unfair trading practices
The new regulations voted in by the European Parliament earlier this year will allow the Agri-Food regulator to co-ordinate enforcement actions on unfair trading

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Cows grazing in Ireland
New manager for Teagasc Kerry and Limerick region
Kerry native Noreen O'Donovan has been appointed the new Teagasc regional advisory manager for Kerry and Limerick, assuming the role from Majella Maloney

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Black and white dairy cow grazing contentedly relaxed and happy while other cows graze behind. Methane and greenhouse gases a bi
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

Irish food production 'hurtling' towards breakdown as costs rise
Irish food production 'hurtling' towards breakdown as costs rise
ICMSA has issued a warning to the Government regarding rising fertiliser and fuel costs, saying the situation is 'running away on us all'

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

Cows
Beef finishers suffering a substantial drop on expected returns
While the finishers are suffering a substantial drop on expected returns, Bord Bia and the IFA differ on the background to the poorer than expected prices

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Aurivo to install €12m wood pellet burner at dairy ingredients facility
Aurivo to install €12m wood pellet burner at dairy ingredients facility
The wood burner and broiler system at their Roscommon dairy ingredients facility will reduce the amount of fossil fuel used on site

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Behind the scenes of the viral M&S custard cream Easter egg being made in Ireland 
Behind the scenes of the viral M&S custard cream Easter egg being made in Ireland 
With Easter fast approaching, the Irish Examiner got a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the viral custard cream egg at Lir Chocolates in Navan, Co Meath

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

€12k/acre expected at auction of Déise holding
€12k/acre expected at auction of Déise holding
'There are a good few dairy farmers, as well as sheep and beef farmers in the locality'

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Freisian daisy cows
Irish dairy: Redefining itself as a global nutrition industry
Ireland has a 'huge opportunity to become the main and most respected nutrition industry provider on the planet through grass-fed product', director of Dairy Industry Ireland says

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Combine Harvester in Barley Field during Harvest
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

Corrot in field
2026 an annus horribilis so far for Ireland's vegetable growers
An estimated 25% to 30% of global nitrogen fertiliser exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

With rubber boots through the mud.
Denis Lehane: Farming like Oasis 'you gotta roll with it'
Farming is one of the few occupations where bad weather can give you the excuse to do feck all. And for those of us who like to take it easy, when we can, the last few months have been idyllic.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Busy Wexford land auctions: New Ross farm fetches strong prices, Gorey lots set for April
Busy Wexford land auctions: New Ross farm fetches strong prices, Gorey lots set for April
An 18-acre holding at Inch, Gorey, will be offered at an online auction on Wednesday, April 22

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

92-acre holding near Carrigaline guiding at over €16k/acre
92-acre holding near Carrigaline guiding at over €16k/acre
The farm is already under offer

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Dozens of dozens of eggs
Unsustainable farmgate prices causing egg shortages in shops, says IFA
The Irish Farmers' Association says Irish farmers have been enduring 'cost increases since 2022; the erosion of premiums; and the widening gap between Irish and EU pricing'

Mon, 30 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

Selective focus shot of milk bottling factory
ICMSA call on minister to support EU dairy at Farm Council meeting
Six EU member states have circulated a document in support of the dairy sector

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

Farmland in Ireland
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

47a farm near Lough Derg guiding €15-€17k/acre
47a farm near Lough Derg guiding €15-€17k/acre
Holding in scenic area with good arable land attracting interest from local farmers

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

closed mouth of a cow with flies
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

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

Paula Hynes: We are all paying the price for a war we didn't want
Paula Hynes: We are all paying the price for a war we didn't want
Nobody wanted this war in the Middle East, yet we are all getting sucked into it, writes Paula Hynes

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Nitrogen Fertilizer
Fertiliser shortages expected on Irish farms amid Middle East conflict
Grass and forage expert Dr Patrick Cashman on expected fertiliser shortages and the knock-on effects of price hikes on farming margins and the rural community

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Silage being prepared in a round bale wrapper
Brian Reidy: Planning for high-quality silage
Cutting better-quality silage earlier will always result in improved animal performance, with less dependence on purchased concentrates, which will undoubtedly be critical next winter, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Farm vehicles and tractors crossing danger and warning sign
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

Land near Ardfert, Kerry, guiding €25k/acre
Land near Ardfert, Kerry, guiding €25k/acre
Farm has already had offers, with three interested parties involved

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Prime West Cork grassland parcel guiding at €15-€20k/acre
Prime West Cork grassland parcel guiding at €15-€20k/acre
Pasture near Clonakilty has superb facilities, extensive road frontage, and strong buyer interest

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

€25k/acre expected at auction of prime Meath land
€25k/acre expected at auction of prime Meath land
The holding will be presented in lots

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Argentina beef sector eyes growth boost from EU-Mercosur deal and rising global demand
Argentina beef sector eyes growth boost from EU-Mercosur deal and rising global demand
Trade deals and rising demand offer opportunity, but efficiency, disease control and production shifts remain key challenges for growth

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.
EU Commission need to do more than ‘monitor’ fertiliser supplies and prices, says ICMSA
ICMSA have called on the EU Commission to intervene at 'opportunism and price gouging' of fertiliser as the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues. 

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026