Bluetongue
Four million doses of bluetongue vaccines have now been supplied to private vets in Ireland according to latest official figures.
Johne's Disease
A new programme aimed at the control of Johne's disease on Irish farms has been launched by Animal Health Ireland.
Strike action
DAFM staff from were among thousands of workers who took to picket lines today in the biggest public sector strike in almost two decades.
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said the industrial action on public sector pay is having a "disproportionate impact" on farmers.
Environment
Farmers should receive dedicated payments for hedgerow quality under the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), TDs and senators have heard.
N.Ireland
Foyle Food Group has announced a £15 million investment today (Wednesday, October 14) to upgrade production at its Omagh site in Tyrone.
Schemes
Independent TD Carol Nolan said she is seeking "clarification" on the farm scheme payments delay.
Dairy
Planning permission for a milking parlour shed has been refused by An Coimisiún Pleanála following an appeal by An Taisce.
Beef
ABP has announced an initiative intended to support young farmers within its Northern Irish supply base, the ABP Future Farmers Programme;
Rural Life
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall of two porridge products due to the possible presence of flour beetles.
The INHFA has joined with other farm organisations in sharply criticising delays to scheme payments to farmers.
The deadline for the submission of 2026 Non-Productive Investments (NPIs) under the ACRES scheme has been extended.
Two suspect cases of bluetongue are currently under investigation in Northern Ireland.
There is one day left for farmers to declare closing stocks of fertiliser ahead of the deadline tomorrow (Thursday, October 15).
Macra has joined in the outrage expressed by farm organisations over delays to farm payments announced by the Department of Agriculture.
Over 1,500 Tirlán milk suppliers are expected to pass through the co-ops Belview plant for the processers annual open day.
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Payments
Farm leaders have hit out at delays to key payments caused by strike action, describing the disruption as a “massive blow for farmers”.
BISS and CRISS payments due to reach farmers this week will be delayed due to public sector strike action, it has been confirmed.
Over 2,600 approvals have been issued under tranche 12 of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS).
UK livestock owners have been warned against buying, selling or swapping leftover bluetongue vaccines through social media platforms.
Lakeland Dairies has announced the six recipients of its 2026 student bursary programme.
A drop in Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding would "put farm livelihoods at risk", the ICSA has warned.
Minister Heydon has confirmed the extension of fuel supports to farmers, contractors, specialist horticulturalists and fishers.
Machinery
After four years of research and development, Seederal has unveiled its "natively electric" tractor, designed entirely in France.
Lakeland Dairies today (Tuesday, October 13) confirmed the price it will pay for milk supplied during the month of September.
The HPRA has announced a public consultation on updating fees it charges on the authorisation of veterinary medicines.
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Series
The NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards is an annual national award programme which recognises standards of excellence in dairy farming.
Minister Heydon has confirmed a €46.2 million funding package to support farmers facing severe fertiliser input cost spikes.
Irish convenience food manufacturer Greencore has again increased its profit guidance for its full financial year.
Members of the government are set to be briefed on new schemes to offset the costs of fuel and fertiliser for farmers today.
