Environment
Farmers are warning that drought conditions are putting increasing pressure on livestock and grass growth as dry weather persists.
Rural Life
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has extended a 'Condition Orange' high fire risk warning to next Tuesday.
Agri-Business
Ornua says Kerrygold offers the best "long-term value" for Irish dairy farmers as scrutiny grows over Tirlán's planned US butter deal.
Schemes
The Department of Agriculture has said that "ongoing development of IT functionality" is preventing some payments for NPIs.
Generational renewal "must start with farm viability", the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has said.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has not yet decided how to distribute Ireland's share of the EU fertiliser support package.
Kverneland
Kverneland has launched its new Tactus 2072 and Tactus 2078 double-rotor rotary rakes, which are aimed at increasing productivity.
Dairy
Tirlán has announced that it will extend the timeframe of its support package to help farmers deal with dry conditions and potential drought.
Teagasc paid overtime to 138 staff in 2025, almost unchanged from 2024 with the highest individual payment also lower than the previous year.
A Dublin conference this week was told that women are "the secret weapon" when it comes to protecting the environment in agriculture.
An Garda Síochána is urging road users to "slow down and think about other people on the road" this bank holiday weekend.
A decrease in distance and part-time education led to a drop in the number of Green Cert qualifications completed with Teagasc in 2025.
Moorepark Technology Ltd has recorded a loss of €176,000 for the 2025 financial year, according to its financial statements for last year.
Farmer representatives have expressed concerns about a planned butter deal by Tirlán in the US.
Clare Co-Operative marts
Clare Co-operative Marts held its fortnightly cattle sale at Kilrush Mart on July 22, with a number of dairy cows sold to reduce feed demand.
Aldi Ireland and ABP Food Group have today (Wednesday, July 29) announced an extension to their Irish Wagyu Beef Programme.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has advised farmers there is still time to vaccinate their animals against bluetongue.
Kerry Group has reported revenue of €3.3 billion in the first half of 2026, down 3.7% on the same period last year (almost €3.5 billion).
Sheep Trade
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly sheep sale on Monday, where 620 sheep went through the ring, with numbers down marginally on the previous week.
Tillage
Irish tillage farmers have grown enhanced acreages of hybrid rye in recent years, a trend likely to be maintained in 2026/2027.
The Dudley farm in Co. Tipperary saw a sale of 20 elite pedigree heifer calves conclude with a top price of €1,500.
Beef
A group of NI beef farmers recently paid a visit to a beef farm in Co. Cavan to see the latest cattle weighing system technology in action.
The average price of green diesel for July saw the largest monthly increase since March according to new FCI figures.
Ireland's finest home bakers battled it out today (Tuesday, July 28) as the ICA named its national brown bread finalists.
Teagasc made €1.6 million from the sale of land and buildings at the site of its former north Co. Dublin advisory office in Kinsealy.
High Court
A High Court judge has indicated that a farmer is entitled to recover his legal costs from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Agri Politics
Tánaiste Simon Harris has been criticised by Independent TD Carol Nolan for his comments on capital allowances for farm equipment.
Ireland's finest home bakers put their prized recipes to the test today (Tuesday, July 28) as the...
Tillage farmers are being advised that baling straw in dry conditions can remove significant quantities of potash from their fields.
Teagasc recorded a total income of €248 million in 2025, up by 3.3% or €8 million compared to the previous year.
Dairymaster has been fined and convicted by a judge after pleading guilty to breaches of safety, health and welfare at work legislation.
CNH is aiming to strengthen its compact wheel loader portfolio by partnering with Finnish manufacturer Norcar.
