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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

Stephen Cadogan: Reduced cultivation helps in region lacking in soil moisture

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Stephen Cadogan: Reduced cultivation helps in region lacking in soil moisture

Irish-grown oats have untapped nutritional potential that could boost consumer health, study finds

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Irish-grown oats have untapped nutritional potential that could boost consumer health, study finds

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

Brian Reidy

Denis Lehane, Lighten Up

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

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

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

The Department of Agriculture has announced that 46 farm safety, health and wellbeing spread across the country will receive €1.18m in funding

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Management of winter crops, especially the application of early nitrogen, was difficult, writes Tom Barry

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Jack Perry receives Teagasc 2026 Walsh Scholars Gold award

Jack Perry receives Teagasc 2026 Walsh Scholars Gold award

Jack Perry, a PhD student studying aphid management for Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) has won the Teagasc 2026 Walsh Scholar Gold Medal Award for his research work.

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Racks of Cultivated Living Lettuce at Indoor Vertical Farm

Vertical farming lettuce releases higher emissions, study finds

Fans of vertical farming will be disappointed to discover that comprehensive research in the UK has shown higher environmental impacts per kg of vertically-farmed lettuce compared to traditional field farming, or to growing lettuce in Spain and importing it

Wed, 13 May, 2026

New national plant health and biosecurity strategy 2026-2030 launched

New national plant health and biosecurity strategy 2026-2030 launched

Strategy aims to safeguard food security, facilitate safe trade and protect the environment

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Combine Harvester in Barley Field during Harvest

Winter varieties drive cereal production up 15% in 2025

Last year, wheat, barley and oat production increased by 15% when compared to 2024 figures, mainly driven by the production of winter varieties of the cereals

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

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

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

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 experts discuss plans to increase self-sufficiency in protein production

EU experts discuss plans to increase self-sufficiency in protein production

VALPRO Path project co-ordinator Dr Ewen Mullins from Teagasc said: 'This is not about turning away from animal-based protein. It’s about diversification.'

Mon, 20 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

Three systems, one goal: reducing costs in a €200/t grain market

Three systems, one goal: reducing costs in a €200/t grain market

With fuel prices soaring, Darren Allen of Ballymaloe Farm sees opportunities for regenerative farming methods to pay their way

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

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

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

URSULA VON DER LEYEN AUSTRALIA VISIT

EU-Australia trade deal: 2027 target faces farmer protests as Mercosur begins

Tariffs will be removed on trading in nearly all Australian and EU goods as soon as the agreement enters into force, nine years after negotiations commenced in 2018

Wed, 08 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

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

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