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Macra launches 60th National Autumn rally in Limerick
Macra launches 60th National Autumn rally in Limerick
Macra launches the 2026 Autumn Rally which will be hosted in Limerick this year with a packed programme of events scheduled for the weekend.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

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Macra calls for unspent farmer supports to be reinvested into agriculture
Macra has called for the government not to redirect unspent farmer supports but instead invest it back into food production and over subscribed agricultural schemes.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Teagasc announce national conference celebrating women in agriculture
Teagasc announce national conference celebrating women in agriculture
The conference in October to mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer will promote women's contribution to agriculture and explore future opportunities

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Cork's Southern Milling announced as newest patron of Agri Aware
Cork's Southern Milling announced as newest patron of Agri Aware
The specialist milling company joins more than 70 Agri Aware patrons

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Sign on a field gate warning people not to enter farmland due to danger to life from livestock, and risk of bio-security breech.
Free farm safety training programme open for applications
Farm Relief Services has opened applications for free farm safety training for all ages, highlighting the hazards associated with machinery, livestock and slurry

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Diesel fuel nozzle fueling farm tractor. Farming input costs, fuel price increase and emissions pollution concept.
Payments to begin being issued for fuel income support scheme
Contractors are set to receive on average €4,000 and farmers a minimum of €600 in this batch of payments issued by the Government as part of the scheme

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Barn robots ready to steal the show at EuroTier 2026
Barn robots ready to steal the show at EuroTier 2026
The primary aim of robotics is to relieve farmers of physically demanding and time-intensive tasks, improve operational accuracy, and address the growing shortage of qualified labour in agriculture

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

hens laying eggs in the battery, small business poultry operation
Poultry sector on alert as Newcastle disease spreads across Europe
EU legislation requires that flocks infected with Newcastle disease are slaughtered, and feeding stuffs, contaminated equipment and manure destroyed or treated to inactivate the virus.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Cattle market
Europe aims to cut imports of livestock feed and protein crops
The new and first-of-its-kind Livestock Strategy which is accompanied by a Protein Action Plan has been adopted by the European Commission.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Irish food production future a focus at ASA’s 2026 conference
Irish food production future a focus at ASA’s 2026 conference
The 2026 ASA conference will have Ireland food production future in focus with speakers also discussing generational renewal, the future of CAP and environmental challenges.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

New farmer health and wellbeing network launched in Ballyhoura
New farmer health and wellbeing network launched in Ballyhoura
A Network to assist farmers, their families and members of the rural community to connect and improve access to practical wellbeing supports has been officially launched in Ballyhoura.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Storage of manure
Macra calls for increased TAMS to deliver water quality improvements
Macra has said if the Government wants to take water quality seriously it must not make measures a burden but rather support farmers in improving infrastructure development

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Man holding shopping basket with bread and milk groceries in supermarket
One in nine suppliers report unfair trading practices with retail and wholesalers
The Agri-Food Regulator has reported that 1 in 9 suppliers have reported experience of unfair trading with true total number unknown due to incidences likely being under reported. 

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Wexford farmers receive 2025 Pasture Progress Award
Wexford farmers receive 2025 Pasture Progress Award
Wexford farmer Liam Rochford has won the 2025 overall Pasture Progress Award, beating other county winners for the title.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Farm, food and fun draw more than 40,000 to Cork Summer Show
Farm, food and fun draw more than 40,000 to Cork Summer Show
Over 40,000 people attended the 220TH Cork Summer Show with live milking demonstrations, sheep shearing, showing, horticultural and cooking demonstrations.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Weekly supermarket shopping
Food sector uncertainty around the world accelerates in 2026
Rising prices, increasing use in GLP-1 medicines, geopolitical disruptions and climate pressures have all contributed to the new phase of uncertainty for the food and beverage sector

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025
Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025
Enterprise Ireland hosted its fourth annual Food Innovation Summit at Croke Park and reported a 5% growth amounting to €16.98bn generated in food, drink, nutrition and climate tech

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Freshly processed milk
April milk price experiences drop of more than 23%
Motor fuels have seen the largest spike in annual percentage change, which increased by 43.3% when compared to April 2025 figures

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Plan your journey: Cork Summer Show improves traffic measures
Plan your journey: Cork Summer Show improves traffic measures
An extended bus route and free shuttle bus services will run over June 20 and 21 to help ease traffic burdens in and around Curraheen Stadium for the Cork Summer Show

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Truly Irish launches ‘made without nitrates’ rashers
Truly Irish launches ‘made without nitrates’ rashers
Farmer-owned pork brand, Truly Irish, has partnered with a Cork-based producer to bring their 'made without nitrates' rashers range nationwide.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Female veterinarian at work
Animal Health Ireland programme offers 26,000 free vet consultations for farmers
The Targeted Advisory Service for Animal Health will open for registration from 11am on June 17

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show
Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show
Agri Aware hopes to connect Cork Summer Show visitors with agriculture to highlight its crucial role in Ireland with live demos and panel discussions.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.
MEP calls for support package following 71% fertiliser price hike
The EU Commission have dipped into CAP crisis reserves to pad the fertiliser support fund for EU farmers to €500m following a price hike of 71% in April 2026 compared to 2024 figures

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Doctor examine senior man patient at home.
GP shortages threaten rural healthcare
The national shortage of GPs in Ireland has become a real problem in rural areas and has been compounded by the 30% emigration rate of newly qualified GPs

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Irish suppliers win M&S Awards at Bord Bia Bloom 2026
Irish suppliers win M&S Awards at Bord Bia Bloom 2026
Three Irish suppliers, Conollys Eggs, Killowen Yoghurts, and Keelings have received awards for their stand-out produce at this year's M&S Select Farm Awards

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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