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<p>The campaign will emphasise the importance of keeping tractors well-maintained and free from hazards, operating machinery safely at all times, being aware of blind spots and visibility risks, and avoiding operating tractors when tired.</p>

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Tractor Safety Week highlights steps to save lives

The campaign will focus on steps farmers can take to reduce risks and improve safety when using tractors to conduct everyday chores on farms

<p>Decision letters will be issued to farmers over the coming days.</p>

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ACRES decision letters to be issued over the coming days

<p>Farmers who have submitted de-zoned land must make a return on or before May 23 to be exempt from RZLT.</p>

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Deadline for exemption from residential zoned land tax is May 23

Production At Baltika Breweries LLC As Growth Prospects In Russia Dented By Beer Turmoil

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Global food companies commit to support regenerative agriculture

Sign on a field gate warning people not to enter farmland due to danger to life from livestock, and risk of bio-security breech.

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Farm safety, health and wellbeing projects to receive €1.18m funding

That’s gas! – Biomethane production in modern Irish agriculture

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That’s gas! — Biomethane production in modern Irish agriculture

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Denis Lehane, Lighten Up

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Food watchdog issues major recall of chicken from several retailers

Food watchdog issues major recall of chicken from several retailers

Several chicken products across Lidl, Aldi, Dunnes, Supervalu, Centra and Tesco have been recalled due to salmonella contamination concerns

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Headed off the feed the livestock

HSA warns farmers have an elevated risk of skin cancer

Farmers are among the workers most at risk of developing skin cancer, with more than 11,000 new cases a year, as the Health and Safety Authority launches a sun protection campaign

Mon, 11 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

OneWelPig project event sets out roadmap for higher pig welfare

OneWelPig project event sets out roadmap for higher pig welfare

The new cross-industry roadmap to improve welfare for Irish pig farming aims to incorporate pasture-based and agroforestry production systems

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

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

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

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

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