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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

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

Monaghan native appointed as new AHI CellCheck programme manager
Monaghan native appointed as new AHI CellCheck programme manager
Dr Ryan Duffy will lead and coordinate the national mastitis control programme, supporting continued improvements in udder health and milk quality across the Irish dairy sector

Thu, 05 Mar, 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.
Open call for farmer safety, health and well-being projects
All projects funded under the Open Call must be completed by October 30, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Suckler open day planned for April on Roscommon farm
Suckler open day planned for April on Roscommon farm
The Newford suckler farm in Roscommon is a joint partnership between Teagasc, Dawn Meats and McDonalds

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

New collaboration to advance rapid silage and pasture analysis
New collaboration to advance rapid silage and pasture analysis
A new collaboration between VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre, Teagasc Grassland Science Department, Goldcrop and FBA Laboratories aims to advance rapid silage and pasture analysis

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Construction begins on Moorepark's new sustainable agriculture centre
Construction begins on Moorepark's new sustainable agriculture centre
Following a €6m contribution from FBD and Farmer Business Developments, which was matched by the Department of Agriculture, construction in Moorepark is under way

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

A Day in the Life of a Farmer
Teagasc to host research conference with focus on sustainability and land use
The Agriculture and Land-use in Ireland conference will take place in May

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

man's hand holding the flower of an oilseed rape plant, spring time concept
New £2.5m oilseed rape project launched in the UK
A new three-year project will combine gene technology and on-farm trials to bring forward precision-bred oilseed rape resistant to the likes of light leaf spot to farms

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Teagasc hosts ‘Meat Matters’ food innovation event
Teagasc hosts ‘Meat Matters’ food innovation event
Industry leaders recently attended the Teagasc 'Meat Matters' event as part of the Food Innovation Gateways initiative to explore innovation and opportunities for fresh meat

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Retired man looking at cattle grazing in a field
Two in five farmers have no formal successor as ageing demographics fuel looming succession crisis
The newest Ifac Farm Report has revealed that two in five farmers have no formal successor despite the ageing population, succession planning proving to be a ongoing challenge

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Cork students put soil in the spotlight, winning Teagasc Special Award
Cork students put soil in the spotlight, winning Teagasc Special Award
Students from St Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow, have won the Teagasc Special Award for their soil-based project showcased at the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Record number of Irish companies showcased at this year's UK agritech show
Record number of Irish companies showcased at this year's UK agritech show
The UK's leading agricultural machinery, equipment and technology show is taking place at the NEC Birmingham on January 14-15, 2026

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

MTU launches Ireland’s first pilot biorefinery in Kerry
MTU launches Ireland’s first pilot biorefinery in Kerry
The facility will develop technologies that convert the country’s grasslands into a range of products, including high-quality animal feeds, human-grade protein, prebiotics, flavours and bioenergy

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Rows of young plug plants growing in a field
Korean research team discovers new way to protect crops from the cold
A research team in Korea has discovered a method to allow crops to remain productive even in adverse or unpredictable weather conditions

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

FTMTA REPORT
Farm machinery sector worth €4.8bn to Irish economy, report finds
The report, which was commissioned by the Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) in partnership with ifac, also revealed that the machinery trade is a major rural employer, sustaining 25,000 jobs across the country

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns
Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns
Following reports of concern regarding cattle health an investigation is currently ongoing In Denmark into the feed supplement proven to reduce methane, Bovaer.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Teagasc opens new research and innovation centre at Johnstown Castle
Teagasc opens new research and innovation centre at Johnstown Castle
The new laboratories at NASRIC will further support research in water quality, soil health, greenhouse gas emissions, carbon farming, nutrient efficiency and farmland biodiversity

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Tirlán to invest €126m in whey protein facility
Tirlán to invest €126m in whey protein facility
Tirlán plans to invest €126m in the Ballyragget site in Kilkenny for a state-of-the-art whey processing facility to be operational by mid-2027

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Agritechnica reveals its 2026 Tractor of the Year line-up
Agritechnica reveals its 2026 Tractor of the Year line-up
The award for 'Sustainable Tractor of the Year' was presented on Sunday, November 9, at Agritechnica, the world’s largest agricultural machinery and technology show

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Full-sized hybrid loader and compostable bale wrap among New Holland's Agritechnica launches
Full-sized hybrid loader and compostable bale wrap among New Holland's Agritechnica launches
Nature’s Net Wrap marks a milestone for sustainable farming

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers
University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers
A recent interactive workshop held by the University of Limerick showcased recycling-derived fertilisers as a viable option for Irish farmers and agricultural stakeholders

Mon, 27 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

Watch: Young engineers launch solar-powered smart feeder to track cattle performance
Watch: Young engineers launch solar-powered smart feeder to track cattle performance
The feeder reads an animal’s ID tag to give each animal its allocated ration. Each time the animal steps into the feeder, it is weighed and the daily liveweight gain is recorded in software which the farmer can access from their phone

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Stephen Cadogan: How artificial intelligence is even challenging the sheepdog
Stephen Cadogan: How artificial intelligence is even challenging the sheepdog
The robot moves easily among trees and obstacles in the pasture, detecting the poultry. It returns to a dedicated charging station and notifies the farmer of task completion or alerts them in case of any issues. It also deters wild predators.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

MTU and UL host recycling-derived fertiliser workshops
MTU and UL host recycling-derived fertiliser workshops
In October an interactive workshop will be held to propose the use of recycling-derived fertilisers as a sustainable alternative for farmers.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Cork firm wins start-up of the year at Enterprise Ireland innovation competition
Cork firm wins start-up of the year at Enterprise Ireland innovation competition
AI-driven tools to inform decisions on farms, a solar-powered feeding machine, and low-emission manure management systems were among the cutting-edge solutions which took centre stage in this year’s final

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

New slurry gas monitor shows promise after initial testing
New slurry gas monitor shows promise after initial testing
 The monitor, no bigger than an iPad, is a portable device designed to keep farmers safe from harmful gases and particles

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Groundbreaking ammonia sensor developed at UCC
Groundbreaking ammonia sensor developed at UCC
The new sensor, which incorporates silicon nanowire, is compatible with existing technology and is simple to produce

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Horse Transport, Norway
New scheme will provide €500,000 to improve equine traceability
Increased investment in IT solutions for equine traceability has been allocated by the Department as part of The Equine Traceability Improvement Scheme 2025

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

When cows meet code: BovinePlus bringing beef into the digital age of farming
When cows meet code: BovinePlus bringing beef into the digital age of farming
BovinePlus is a two-leg scale for cattle that utilises artificial intelligence to accurately measure and predict daily live weight gain

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Michelle McKeown: Can we feed the world and save it too?
Michelle McKeown: Can we feed the world and save it too?
Rather than choosing organic everywhere or intensification somewhere, many scientists now advocate for a sustainable intensification approach: combining ecological practices with modern science and technology

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

ICBF TB scoring – What farmers need to know
ICBF TB scoring – What farmers need to know
Breeding for TB resistance can be like vaccination senior ICBF geneticist explains. Taking a look at the system and the data behind the numbers

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

mechanized milking equipment
Gamechanger tech to detect cows with mastitis from bulk tank samples
Genocells is a genomic technology developed in Belgium at the University of Liege

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Autocoupler named winner of 2025 AgTechUCD One to Watch Award
Autocoupler named winner of 2025 AgTechUCD One to Watch Award
The novel Autocoupler system makes changing implements quick and easy, with no delays or time loss in comparison to existing manual and time-consuming systems

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

How soil types can impact nitrate levels on farms
How soil types can impact nitrate levels on farms
Teagasc Agricultural Catchment Specialist, Eddie Burgess, explained some of the mysteries of agricultural water pollution

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

FTMTA Farm Machinery Show: First chance to see some of ag's most exciting innovations
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show: First chance to see some of ag's most exciting innovations
This year’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show offers a first chance to see some of the most exciting agricultural innovations set to launch on the Irish market.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Golden field of barley crops growing on farm at sunset or sunrise
Farmers under scrutiny by the eye in the sky
Area Monitoring System uses computer algorithms to decide on the accuracy of declarations by farmers in their applications for payments

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Innovations to the fore at Millstreet
Innovations to the fore at Millstreet
A Wi-Fi connected gate operated automatically by a weather station was named overall winner of the Innovation Awards at this year's National Dairy Show.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Kerry man clinches 2024 Machine of the Year
Kerry man clinches 2024 Machine of the Year
A hedgecutter with a pioneering mounting system has been named the winner of the coveted Machine of the Year Award at last week’s National Ploughing Championships.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

row of cows being milked
Even Ireland's milking parlours are not safe from computer hackers
The ageing population of farmers can also leave agriculture more vulnerable to what is becoming a relentless onslaught of cyberattacks worldwide

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Plant disease breakthrough could lead to anti-bacterial pesticides
Plant disease breakthrough could lead to anti-bacterial pesticides
The discovery of XccOpgD and its role in plant disease marks a major breakthrough in agriculture and opens new avenues for developing new targeted anti-bacterial pesticides.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Virtual fence company launches in Ireland
Virtual fence company launches in Ireland
Pilot customers first began using Nofence's virtual fencing technology in Norway in 2019, with the company recently surpassing 100,000 collars sold across Europe

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

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