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A collection of our latest farming news, views and analysis on the pig and poultry sectors.

<p>The €100m fuel income support scheme is now open for applicants.</p>

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Fuel income support scheme now open for farmers, agricultural, and forestry contractors

The fuel income support scheme is now open for applicants and will close later this month – successful applicants are anticipated to receive 20cpl on marked gas oil based on 2025 fuel usage

<p>Gerard Murphy, president of the Munster Agricultural Society, centre, with Daniel Desmond, Hayleigh Naughton, and Damien O'Callaghan, at the launch of this year’s Cork Summer Show. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan</p>

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Munster’s largest agricultural show open for competition entries

<p>(Left to right) Dr Stephanie Buijs, AFBI lead project partner, Dr Keelin O’Driscoll Project co-ordinator at Teagasc, Dr Laura Boyle, project principal investigator at Teagasc, Professor Ilias Kyriazakis Queens University Belfast lead project partner and Professor Siobhan Mullan UCD lead project partner and chair of the roadmap for higher welfare Irish pig farming. </p>

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OneWelPig project event sets out roadmap for higher pig welfare

Grass and daisy covered rural lane, lined on either side by hedgerows

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More clarity needed on Nature Restoration regulations

Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes

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Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes

landscape of ireland seen from the sky, wild nature

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Deadlines approaching for BISS and ACRES applications

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Chicken with freshly laid eggs

Compulsory poultry housing order to be lifted in May

The compulsory housing order to protect poultry and captive birds during the higher risk period of avian influenza will be lifted on May 5, but biosecurity regulations will remain in place

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Refuelling The Agricultural Tractor on His Farm

Application window for €100m fuel scheme supports will open in May

Farmers can apply for the fuel support scheme as early as next week, with payments currently scheduled to be distributed by the end of June

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Fuel and agriculture machines.

Ifac urges farmers to start preparing now for fuel support scheme

The measures include a new €100m Agricultural Fuel Subsidy Scheme, alongside temporary excise reductions and the deferral of the planned carbon tax increase

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Irish stakeholders invited to shape EU Parliament generational renewal report

Irish stakeholders invited to shape EU Parliament generational renewal report

MEP Maria Walsh calls for young farmers and representing organisations to have their say in EU Parliament report on generational renewal

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium

Parliament backs €433bn CAP envelope in budget vote

European Parliament has voted in favour of ringfencing a minimum of €433bn for agriculture in the 2028-34 EU budget

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Tractor miniature with coins on fertile soil land

Agricultural input price index rose 0.5% in month to February

Following the latest report by the Central Statistics Office, the agricultural input price index has risen by 0.5% in one month

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Farming organisations react to €100m fuel support scheme

Farming organisations react to €100m fuel support scheme

Some organisations say the Government-issued €100m fuel support scheme doesn't reflect on-farm realities

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

With rubber boots through the mud.

Breed success, not disease: Animal Health Ireland launches biosecurity week

Campaign aimed at giving key advice to farmers to help make farms more biosecure and keep diseases away

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Department of Agriculture announces €100m fuel support

Department of Agriculture announces €100m fuel support

The newly announced support package aims to assist farmers, contractors, fishers, forestry and specialised horticultural enterprises with the rising costs of fuel

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Macra calls for fuel cap ahead of meeting with Government

Macra calls for fuel cap ahead of meeting with Government

Macra na Feirme members have reported strong dissatisfaction with the Government's response to the fuel price crisis to date

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

LIVE: Harris signals 'substantial' business supports; Talks set to resume on Saturday

Talks to take place as fuel price protest enters fourth day

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Association have not been invited to the talks with the government

Fri, 10 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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Tractor miniature with coins on fertile soil land

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

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

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

Precious produce

Milk experienced over 27% drop in output price in 12 months, CSO says

The latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) report also shows fertiliser input prices rising by 11.6%

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

At the Market

Cattle prices drive 29% increase in agricultural operating surplus

Milk also saw a 10% increase in milk value, with the CSO citing the higher volumes, an increase of 7%, as the main driver

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Ireland set to host landmark agri-summit on global food security

Ireland set to host landmark agri-summit on global food security

The Nuffield Agri-Summit 'Feed the World – Our Responsibility?' in May of this year aims to address urgent and complex pressures facing global food systems

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

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