CAP
EU agriculture ministers today moved "another step closer" to agreeing the post-2027 CAP, according to Minister Martin Heydon.
Machinery
Steyr is currently involved in a research project exploring the viability of hydrogen-powered tractors alongside on-farm hydrogen production.
Agri-Business
Agriland Media Group has a vacancy for a technical reporter interested in a career in digital media, as part of the livestock team.
This week's sheep trade has seen lamb price offers rise for the second consecutive week, with trade positivity coming earlier than expected.
A showcase to demonstrate on-farm soil testing will take place in October.
Ireland imported almost €2bn worth of fruit and vegetables last year, as local horticultural production continues to decline.
Tillage
Tirlán has confirmed its grain pricing for harvest 2026 - including a price of €220/t for green feed barley and €230/t for green feed wheat.
A proposal from the EU Parliament to direct a portion of revenue from the CBAM to support farmers has been slammed as "a sticking plaster".
The EU agri-food sector expanded its trade surplus in the first seven months of 2026, according to a new report.
Opinion
Thousands of spring-born suckler calves have been put through sale rings the length and breadth of Ireland over recent weeks.
Dairy
European Commissioner, Michael McGrath, is set to officially open the National Dairy show in Millstreet next week.
Environment
MREF has welcomed reports that the government is planning improvements in solar PV grants for homes, farms and businesses.
Macra is calling on the government to double the fuel support payment to 40c/L for all farmers and agricultural contractors.
Two Co. Down plough men will represent Northern Ireland at the 2027 World Championships, due to take place in Kenya next December.
Excise clearances of marked gas oil, also known as green diesel, decreased in the 12-month rolling period of July 2025 to June 2026.
Beef
This week's factory quotes see prime cattle price offers up 20c/kg in some cases since last Monday (September 21).
Rural Life
Minister Heydon has said he is counting on the cooperation of EU member states to fulfil his aim of a partial deal on CAP by next month.
Input costs and weather conditions are the two biggest challenges currently facing Irish farmers, according to a survey.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its final update for harvest 2026 in the UK.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning.
Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has announced the start of the Fuel Allowance Scheme for the 2026/2027 season.
A group of animal activists have said they have issued a legal notice to Irish Ferries over the export of calves.
The weather this coming week will be unsettled and blustery, before likely turning more mixed as the week goes on, according to Met Éireann.
Lameness continues to be a scourge in Irish dairy herds, with the problem often being that issues are not noticed early enough.
Liffey Meats is set to host an on-farm event in Elphin, Co. Roscommon, on Thursday, October 1, from 2:00-4:00p.m.
Frustration and anger over the rising cost of fuel was voiced at a public meeting in Moate this evening (Sunday, September 27).
A show and sale of organic heifers will take place in Gort Mart in Co. Galway next week. The sale is organised by the new OBLIG sector group.
Eoin Lynch shares his insights on the challenges faced by farmers in 2026, including weather...
Farm Safety
Farm safety is of paramount importance and amending current grant conditions to build or improve farm buildings will not be considered.
Pig/Poultry
The recovery of finished pig prices in the EU has lost momentum as lingering disease risks and rising production weigh on the pork market.
Despite a lower number of mushroom producers in Ireland, overall mushroom production has remained consistent over the past five years.
The September edition of the monthly Border and Lakeland show and sale saw a top price of 3,700gns this week.
