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Storage of manure
Co-op body urges Government to restore full TAMS support for nutrient storage
ICOS has written to agriculture minister Martin Heydon to encourage continued investment in nutrient storage as a 'national investment' under TAMS

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Freshly processed milk
Domestic milk intake up over 20 million litres in the first quarter of 2026
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) have reported an estimated total domestic milk intake of 1.33 billion litres within the first three months of the year

Thu, 07 May, 2026

AMINAM HEALTH BLUETONGUE DISEASE SHEEP
Vets urge farmers to vaccinate herds against bluetongue as high-risk summer for spread of virus nears
Cork vet says 'general consensus' from vets across Ireland was to vaccinate herds

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Close-up of Young Farmer Refueling a Tractor With a Gas Pump in the Countryside During Daytime
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

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Munster’s largest agricultural show open for competition entries
Munster’s largest agricultural show open for competition entries
Cork Summer Show is now open for competition entries across 800-plus classes — from livestock to baking and traditional craftsmanship

Tue, 05 May, 2026

An aerial view of the rural landscape around Dublin Airport , Ireland, showing a patchwork of green fields divided by hedgerows
Monitoring system to be used for late meadow bonus payment under ACRES
The Department of Agriculture is advising farmers the Area Monitoring System will be used to ascertain eligibility for late meadow bonuses under ACRES

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Close up of calves on animal farm eating food. Meat industry concept.
Department of Agriculture announces €37.5m funding for agri-food, forest and bioeconomy research 
Feed additives in beef systems, AI disease surveillance and sustainable biorefinery approaches among 30 projects to receive funding

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Fertilizer agriculture
Teagasc reissue nutrient and fertiliser fact sheets
The fact sheets cover soil testing, lime application, organic manures, clover, Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) fertiliser advice and protected urea

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Grass and daisy covered rural lane, lined on either side by hedgerows
More clarity needed on Nature Restoration regulations
Farming organisations have called for more clarity on regulation funding and suggested that state bodies should lead by example ahead of private landowners

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Carbery Group revenue increased by 8% in 2025
Carbery Group revenue increased by 8% in 2025
The group, headquartered in West Cork, reports revenue growth, continued investment in the business, and ongoing support for farmer shareholders

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes
Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes
The IFFPG, which operates the national farm plastics recycling scheme, has agreed to implement changes to improve transparency, promote competition and improve farmers' choice

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Cattle market
ICOS raises 'discriminatory' VAT anomaly affecting marts and farmers
The decision to cut the flat-rate farmers VAT top-up from 5.1% to 4.5% came into effect at the start of this year

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Bluetongue outbreak
Case of bluetongue confirmed in Cork
Farmers were informed an unvaccinated cow in the Bandon area was confirmed to have bluetongue

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

landscape of ireland seen from the sky, wild nature
Deadlines approaching for BISS and ACRES applications
Both BISS and the Co-operation Approach of the ACRES applications have deadlines in May.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

AMINAM HEALTH BLUETONGUE DISEASE SHEEP
Farmers warned about seasonal risk of bluetongue infection
BTV is spread via midges, and temperatures need to be greater than 12℃ for a sustained period for the virus to replicate within the midge and spread

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Tractor spraying pesticides on wheat field with sprayer
A total of 69 pesticide breaches in public water supplies recorded countrywide
There were 69 cases of pesticide levels exceeding statutory limits within drinking water regulations across 24 public water supplies in 2025

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

EU flag in front of Berlaymont building facade
CAP 'is collapsing under contradictions', says ICMSA
ICMSA says 'substantially reduced budget' contradicts commission's pledge to ensure sustainable future for EU agriculture

Tue, 28 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

Farmers need an on-site consultant for new fertiliser rules, former Fianna Fáil TD says
Farmers need an on-site consultant for new fertiliser rules, former Fianna Fáil TD says
The chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture said something must change, so that on January 1 farmers will know exactly what they can do for that year

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

A peasant when silage smells a handful of grass
Cutting corners on silage a false economy in high-cost year
Farmers might question whether to allow crops to bulk up to increase yield per acre, or to cut earlier and prioritise quality over tonnage. This is a critical decision point, writes Alltech Ireland's Thomas O'Sullivan

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Waterford couple win Tirlán Milk Supplier of the Year award
Waterford couple win Tirlán Milk Supplier of the Year award
Shane and Kate Fitzgerald from Portlaw, Waterford, also received the Farming Ambassador Award

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

Tirlán sales up 10% as milk supply surges
Tirlán sales up 10% as milk supply surges
Co-op paid €1.8bn to farmer suppliers as it reports strong financial performance last year

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Fonterra Office in Auckland
Kiwi dairy farmers land €200,000 windfall after €2.7bn Fonterra payout
Each Fonterra farmer has been paid €325,000 on average by the co-op in April, consisting of the huge Mainland capital return, two dividends, and the regular monthly milk advance payment.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

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