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A collection of the latest news, views and analysis from the farming desk on the topic of Agribusiness and technology.

<p>The Sheep Improvement Scheme provides financial support to help improve flock welfare. File picture</p>

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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

<p>ICBF reports top CBV calves are performing better at finishing.</p>

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CBV delivers better results no matter the animal type, says Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

<p>Farming organisations have said fuel measures implemented by the Government are not enough for rural Ireland.</p>

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Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland

White Clover (Trifolium repens)

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Teagasc to host Clover 2026 webinar

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

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Department announces in-person clinics to help farmers with BISS and related schemes

Nitrogen Fertilizer

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Fertiliser shortages expected on Irish farms amid Middle East conflict

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Rule changes to allow biomethane into power grid

Rule changes to allow biomethane into power grid

It will help Ireland's small anaerobic digestion sector, currently about 30 biogas plants, to catch up with the rest of Europe, which has more than 20,000

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Being milked by machine

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

Department publishes mid-term review on national forestry programme

Department publishes mid-term review on national forestry programme

Increases in existing fencing grant rates and allowances are among the highlights of the mid-term review of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027

Thu, 12 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

Department announces updated values in BVD support programme

Department announces updated values in BVD support programme

Despite the department's increase in financial supports for BVD-positive calves in 2025 the ICMSA have said it is not in line with the value of calves born in 2025

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Bord Bia reveals St Patrick’s Day promotions across 15 countries

Bord Bia reveals St Patrick’s Day promotions across 15 countries

Bord Bia will have over 40 coordinated promotions across 15 countries in North America, Europe and Asia for St Patrick's Day celebrations

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

North Cork Creameries appoints new chief executive

North Cork Creameries appoints new chief executive

Stephen Daly has worked 13 years in North Cork Creameries across dairy operations and commercial roles

Wed, 11 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

Selective focus shot of milk bottling factory

Siptu seek urgent meeting with North Cork Creameries management

Currently, the North Cork Creameries do not intend to begin the 30-day statutory redundancy consultation process

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Young farmer with crate full of vegetables

Cork farmer calls for 'matchmaking service' linking local food-growing enthusiasts to farmland

Meeting of Cork Food Policy Council hears some areas of Cork are 'food deserts', with more fast-food restaurants than supermarkets or vegetable shops

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Kanturk: The community behind North Cork Creameries

Kanturk: The community behind North Cork Creameries

'In a small town it's personal because everyone knows someone working there,' — locals react to the proposed redundancies at North Cork Creameries processing plant

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Cattle Market

Mart boards to display Commercial Beef Values for all genotyped animals

ICBF say Commercial Beef Values will be shown for all genotyped animals with a verified sire, even if the seller is not a HerdPlus member

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Burren farms adapting to virtual fences and solar-powered collars

Burren farms adapting to virtual fences and solar-powered collars

Solar-powered GPS collars aiding farmers with virtual fencing are innovating farms in the Burren, enabling herd management even in difficult-to-access areas

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Bluetongue outbreak

Animal trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland to recommence

Since Ireland confirmed its first Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 in January, only movements of cattle and sheep direct to slaughter have been allowed

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

UCC team wins 10th Agri-Food debate

UCC team wins 10th Agri-Food debate

University College Cork (UCC) beat University College Dublin (UCD) in the final of the Great Agri-Food debate organised by Dawn Meats

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

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