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<p>A combination of webinars, farm walks, videos and in-person engagement will take place for generational renewal week.</p>

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Generational Renewal Week to showcase opportunities and supports for Irish farming

Teagasc to host a variety of webinars, farm walks, in person engagements, and videos to promote and showcase opportunities for Irish farmers for generational renewal week.

<p>The Agri-Food Regulator focuses on the circumstances and needs of the agri-food sector, including, in particular, farming, fishing and small food businesses.</p>

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Agri-Food Regulator wants to hear from primary producers

<p>(Left to right): Mr Dale Crammond (ASA president) and Dr Michael Berkery (chairperson of the FBD Trust) at the launch of this year's Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference.</p>

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Agricultural Science Association conference to debate the next generation of farmers

Minister launches gender-inclusive communications guide

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Minister launches gender-inclusive communications guide

Bringing home the bacon: Cork farmer to host three events as part of Cork on a Fork festival

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Bringing home the bacon: Cork farmer to host three events as part of Cork on a Fork festival

LAND ASSECHEE LOT ET GARONNE

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Feed reserves and animal welfare concerns raised as drought conditions continue

Brian Reidy

Denis Lehane, Lighten Up

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports

Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports

This leaves Irish Ferries as the only company offering live export services

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

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TAMS grants can help with cost of some security measures

Some farm safety measures under TAMS could double up and benefit farm security putting off opportunistic thieves, explains ICMSA Farm Business Committee chair Pat O'Brien

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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Cattle prices the main driver to 12% increase in 2025 agricultural output

CSO final estimates for 2025 found that cattle were the main drivers of agricultural output and fertiliser costs rose by 9% compared to the previous year

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Budget calculation

Farming organisations call for unused fuel support to remain in the sector

IFA and ICOS have urged the Government to redirect unclaimed farmer fuel supports back to other areas of the sector

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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

Counting Money Hands Holding Euro Bills, Examining the Value of Cash and Currency Assets

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

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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

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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

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