Bluetongue
Co. Kilkenny has recorded its first confirmed case of bluetongue, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
Agri Politics
Ireland imported 5.1 million tonnes of cereals in 2025, more than double its domestic production of 2.2 million tonnes, according to DAFM.
Agri-Business
If you are considering a new challenge in your career, there are currently some interesting jobs on offer in the agri-sector.
A rapid recovery in grass growth in recent weeks has resulted in a significant improvement in the national fodder supply situation.
The increase to the ceilings for bovine TB compensation is to "reflect the changes in market conditions and align with market values".
Provisional figures for the number of animal welfare cases taken by DAFM since the beginning of 2026 is 13.
Grass
AFBI is confirming that it will continue to have full use of the grass genetics developed over recent years.
Schemes
Commencement of advance payments under the 2026 Eco-Scheme has been announced today (Friday, October 16).
Dairy
Dairygold has confirmed its price for September 2026 milk supplies.
Tillage
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that grain prices have hardly changed over recent days
The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector for 2027 is now open for applications.
Forestry
TDs and senators have this week raised concerns around EU deforestation rules and what they might mean for Irish farmers.
Fertiliser prices increased by 18.6% in the year to August 2026, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows.
Environment
A slurry methane initiative, piloted on nine dairy farms in west Co. Cork, led to a 72% reduction in emissions.
Kinisla has announced its milk price for supplies in September.
The 2026 forage maize harvest is now complete with only very small parcels of land left to be cut in parts of the country.
Farm Safety
Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has criticised a €700,000 cut in current funding for farm safety in 2027.
Weather
High pressure will dominate over the coming weekend with dry, bright and settled weather.
A major reduction sale of high production red and white cows took place this week, with the sale topping out at 4,600gns.
Beef Technical
More than 250 farmers travelled to the Foyle Food Group’s ‘Farms of Excellence’ in Co. Tyrone for the annual Autumn Producer Event.
Rural Life
Widespread soil saturation and waterlogging have created challenges for farmers nationwide who are struggling to plan fieldwork.
News
A 64-year-old west Clare farmer was today before Ennis District Court concerning the alleged criminal damage of ten round bales.
Gerald Burns was last night (Wednesday, October 14) elected as the new chair of North Cork Creameries, Agriland understands.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon is this week promoting Irish agri-food trade in Stockholm.
Podcast
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
Europe’s farming organisations have sounded the alarm in a "landmark declaration" to defend the CAP and its budget.
A tractor driver has been handed a €120 fine and three penalty points for using a mobile phone while driving in Kildare.
Slaney Flour has turned the sod on its new flour mill in Ireland. The construction of the new...
Fuel support scheme
Deputy Healy-Rae has expressed disappointment after confirmation that the Fuel Income Support Scheme will not reopen to new applicants.
Beef
Total meat consumption in Ireland rose by 4% in 2025 to 102kg per person but meat production also fell in the same year.
Series
Bord Bia head of dairy David Kennedy explains why Ireland’s grass-fed dairy system is increasingly relevant to global customers,
Biomethane industry representatives have jointly welcomed progress on capital grants - but have called for "investment certainty and coherent policy".
