Agri-Business
A report from MEPs in the European Parliament, to be published next week, will begin a "crucial phase" on CAP talks, an Irish MEP has said.
Rural Life
The European Commission has referred Ireland to the EU Court of Justice for allegedly failing to comply with rules on peat cutting.
Podcast
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
Shannon Callows
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has described the 2023 Shannon Callows Flood Scheme as “a once-off measure”.
Spring 2026 was “exceptionally warm”, making it the third warmest spring on record, according to Met Éireann.
Minister Christopher O’Sullivan has condemned the ‘reckless’ illegal fire that destroyed large sections of Wicklow Mountains National Park.
N.Ireland
Minister Muir has confirmed that an additional £2 million in funding for the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund (NICIF).
Beef
Ireland recorded the "sharpest decline" in beef production in the EU at the start of 2026, according to a new report today (Thursday, June 4).
Gardaí have issued to farmers and motorists this silage season following "an increase in the volume of agricultural vehicles using the road."
Environment
Farmers are being advised that between 30mm to 70mm of rain is expected over the coming week.
Tillage
The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed a general decline in the condition of combinable crops
The government is being urged to expand practical food education in schools.
Dairy
The European Commission is preparing an assessment on simplifying aspects of the Nitrates Directive, Agriland understands.
Global food prices in April rose to their highest level since January 2024, according to a new report from the World Bank.
Schemes
Scorecards for lands for results-based payments under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) are issuing this week.
The ESRI study measured concern about climate change and willingness to act.
1,100 work permits were issued to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first five months of 2026.
A farm organisation has said that the previous year's stocking figures "should be good enough for slurry import limits".
Sheep
Farmers who use a selective treatment strategy against parasites on their lambs can identify those that benefit most from wormer treatments.
As oestrus activity begins to settle down, farmers should use the next couple of weeks to identify issues with cow flow.
Ashbourne Meats hosted a Limousin cull cow carcase competition at its processing site in Roscrea,...
DAFM has confirmed that payments received from the Fuel Income Support Scheme will be subject to "tax rules".
Tuam Co-operative Livestock Mart held its weekly general cattle sale on bank holiday Monday, June 1, where 175 cattle were on offer.
Agri Politics
An MEP has called on the EU to agree a CAP that provides a way of life for young farmers that will give them a return on their investment.
Pig/Poultry
FBD has announced the launch of the FBD Pig Farming Awards 2026 as well as a €10,000 Innovation Bursary for the industry.
Will Jeremy Clarkson be able to balance his farm, his pub and his health as his hit show returns for a fifth season.
Machinery
John Deere is planning to enhance productivity, automation and in-cab convenience across its walker, rotary and high-capacity combine ranges.
An Irish MEP has called on the EU to agree a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that provides a way...
The National Dairy Council has partnered with Sports Ireland to provide a dairy-based breakfast programme to Irish Olympians and Paralympians.
The future of Irish dairy growth lies in value rather than volume, the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) cautioned today.
Forestry
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued 1,243 forestry licences since the start of the year.
Last month saw the national May maximum temperature record exceeded by more than 2°C, according to...
