Agri-Business
Ireland's potential €15.3 million share of a proposed EU-wide €540 million fertiliser support package has been dismissed as "derisory".
Podcast
The Agriland team brings you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
TAMS
A breakdown of TAMS spending in 2025 has revealed the Solar Capital Investment Scheme as the biggest recipient.
Machinery News
An objection has been launched by an American farmer against the John Deere $99 million right to repair settlement.
Environment
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is investigating a “significant” kill in the Rye River in Maynooth, with initial estimates of 500 dead fish.
Ireland has been allocated a potential €15.3 million share of the European Commission's proposed €540 million fertiliser support package.
N.Ireland
A Northern Ireland government Mournes strategic group has been established to tackle “increasing and complex pressures” on the area.
Sheep
What' s the likelihood of recovering over 100 stolen sheep? That's what one UK farmer is wondering after 135 sheep were stolen from his farm.
Kenmare Mart in Co. Kerry is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone next week as it marks 30 years in business.
Provisional figures rank June 2026 as the fourth warmest June in 127 years, Met Éireann said.
Agri Politics
The Agri-Food Regulator's allocated budget for 2026 is just under €3.2 million, an increase of more than 60% from €1.96 million in 2025.
Beef
A Teagasc photo competition has highlighted the "multiple things that make Irish beef farming great".
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the introduction of "more affordable" grid connection charging for Northern Ireland.
Tillage
There is a need for the EU to agree a new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget before the end of this year.
The ICMSA has called for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) non-domestic solar grant scheme to be enhanced.
Crops of fava beans, maize and beet have been impacted by the feeding activity of caterpillar populations across the south of the country.
Mercosur beef imports
Controls on imported beef “are governed by EU legislation on official controls, and are graduated and risk-based”, said Martin Heydon.
Series
It is highly important to practice safety on any construction site, particularly when working in the presence of electricity.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said payments under the Fuel Income Support Scheme are expected to begin in the coming weeks.
Rural Life
On-the-spot litter fines are set to increase from €150 to €250 from September 1, 2026, Minister of State Alan Dillon has confirmed.
Dairy
With last week's heatwave came a bout of heat stress in dairy cows across the country, meaning water intake rocketed up.
"Historically low cattle production is expected to continue in the second half of 2026", according to Bord Bia, indicating trade stability.
Farmers and beef industry stakeholders travelled to Teagasc Grange in Co. Meath today for the biennial BEEF2026 open day.
The first meeting of the Bord Bia Farmer Forum took place this week, bringing together 100 representatives from the farming sector.
Aldi has announced price cuts across a range of products, including steak, and yoghurt and cheese products.
A new report has said that Europe’s dependence on imported soy should be treated as a "strategic vulnerability".
Pig/Poultry
Detections of highly pathogenic bird flu declined in Europe during the spring and are expected to remain low over the summer.
In the fourth instalment of Agriland's 'Groundbreakers' series, we meet sisters who are both as...
The UK's National Sheep Association announced a new partnership with a dog walking app, which aims to prevent livestock worrying incidents.
In the fourth episode of Agriland's Groundbreakers series, we meet two sisters who combine careers...
Forestry
The Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) received 116 valid appeals against licence decisions in 2025, according to its Chairperson's Report.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) confirmed that 1,447 AMS notifications were sent to farmers over the past week.
