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Agri Politics

about 10 hours ago

Mercosur: 'We are still working on SPS safeguards' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said Ireland is "still working" on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) safeguards in relation to the Mercosur trade agreement.

Mercosur: 'We are still working on SPS safeguards' - Taoiseach

Agri-Business

Irish farmers descend on Brussels to join EU peers in major protest

Irish farmers and co-op representatives are among thousands who descended on Brussels today to protest the Mercosur deal and other issues.

Irish farmers descend on Brussels to join EU peers in major protest

N.Ireland

about 11 hours ago

DAERA: Changes to bluetongue movement restrictions in NI

There will be a further relaxation of animal movement restrictions for farms within the bluetongue virus Temporary Control Zone in NI.

DAERA: Changes to bluetongue movement restrictions in NI

Podcast

about 11 hours ago

The Farming Week: Mercosur protests, planning update, disease watch and milk cheques

Francess McDonnell, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Cathal O'Shea and Breifne O’Brien bring you the biggest...

The Farming Week: Mercosur protests, planning update, disease watch and milk cheques

Agri-Business

about 11 hours ago

Video: 10,000 farmers demonstrate 'unity' in Brussels - Copa Cogeca

An estimated 10,000 farmers from all 27 EU member states joined together in Brussels today (Thursday, December 18) according to Copa Cogeca.

Video: 10,000 farmers demonstrate 'unity' in Brussels -  Copa Cogeca

Agri Politics

about 13 hours ago

Taoiseach 'must stand firm' on Mercosur and 'reject it’ - ICMSA

President of ICMSA, Denis Drennan said the Mercusor deal would have disastrous consequences for the Irish beef sector. 

Taoiseach 'must stand firm' on Mercosur and 'reject it’ - ICMSA

N.Ireland

about 13 hours ago

DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan

DAERA has launched a six-month public consultation on its assessment of the Significant Water Management Issues affecting NI groundwaters.

DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan

Agri Politics

about 14 hours ago

Watch: Brazil's Lula threatens boycott of EU trade deals if further delay to Mercosur

The President of Brazil has said his country will walk away from trade deals with the EU, if there is further delay to ratifying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Watch: Brazil's Lula threatens boycott of EU trade deals if further delay to Mercosur

Dairy

about 14 hours ago

Carbery is latest processor to announce drop in milk price for November

Carbery has announced its milk price for the month of November. If this decision is...

Carbery is latest processor to announce drop in milk price for November

Rural Life

about 15 hours ago

Livestock worrying: New law passed in England and Wales

Unlimited fines have been passed for livestock worrying, strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals.

Livestock worrying: New law passed in England and Wales

Agri-Business

about 15 hours ago

CSO: Food and live animals exports grew over 11% year-on-year

Irish food and live animals exports hit €13,919 million for the January-October 2025, an 11.8% rise year-on-year.

CSO: Food and live animals exports grew over 11% year-on-year

Agri-Business

about 16 hours ago

Average EU agri output prices up an estimated 3% this year

Early estimates for 2025 suggest that the average price of agricultural goods (outputs) in the EU went up by 3% compared with 2024.

Average EU agri output prices up an estimated 3% this year

Rural Life

about 16 hours ago

Mayo gardaí seize HGV transporting 30t fertiliser at Christmas checkpoint

A HGV driver transporting 30t of fertiliser was arrested by gardaí for drug driving after being stopped as part of a Christmas campaign.

Mayo gardaí seize HGV transporting 30t fertiliser at Christmas checkpoint

Forestry

about 16 hours ago

Oak is 'key to future afforestation and habitat improvement' - report

A new report has been published on demand estimates for forest tree seed and plants for the period to 2035.

Oak is 'key to future afforestation and habitat improvement' - report

Agri Politics

about 17 hours ago

EU young farmers urge member states to secure higher budget for CAP

Young farmers from across Europe are joining the farm protest organised in Brussels today...

EU young farmers urge member states to secure higher budget for CAP

Agri-Business

about 17 hours ago

EMB and ECVC farmers protest at Liège Airport over Mercosur deal

Farmers’ organisations from the EMB and ECVC descended on Liège Airport on Wednesday (December 17) to express their anger at EU policies.

EMB and ECVC farmers protest at Liège Airport over Mercosur deal

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series: 'It's really important we challenge the perceived narrative'

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series: 'It's really important we challenge the perceived narrative'

Agriland Media Group is pleased to collaborate with the National Dairy Council (NDC) on a...

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Agri-Business

about 18 hours ago

Romanian public officials involved in alleged fraud with EU funds to agri co-op

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Romania has filed an indictment against five...

Romanian public officials involved in alleged fraud with EU funds to agri co-op

Beef

about 18 hours ago

'Manipulation' of farmers by processors 'disgraceful' - ICMSA

The ICMSA has called on beef processors to call off what is describing as the "charades" regarding ongoing price cuts

'Manipulation' of farmers by processors 'disgraceful' - ICMSA

Tillage

about 18 hours ago

EU should be 'a technology maker' on gene editing - agronomist

Goldcrop cereal variety manager, John Dunne, is a strong advocate for the use of gene editing as a plant breeding tool

EU should be 'a technology maker' on gene editing - agronomist

Rural Life

about 19 hours ago

Thunderstorm warning in place for 2 counties

A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for two counties.

Thunderstorm warning in place for 2 counties

Dairy

about 20 hours ago

What do the new planning exemptions mean for farmers?

Minister of State for planning and local government, John Cummins will today (Thursday, December...

What do the new planning exemptions mean for farmers?

Agri-Business

about 21 hours ago

Rowback on 'safeguards' to protect farmers from Mercosur deal

Yesterday (Wednesday, December 17) the European Parliament and Council negotiators informally...

Rowback on 'safeguards' to protect farmers from Mercosur deal

Agri Politics

about 21 hours ago

Mercosur could undercut Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector - UUP

UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA has said that the Mercosur deal could severely disadvantage Northern Ireland’s farmers.

Mercosur could undercut Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector - UUP

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Holding CellCheck awards 'is a privilege'

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Holding CellCheck awards 'is a privilege'

Agriland Media Group is collaborating with FBD Trust to produce the 'FBD Trust Marking 50...

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Rural Life

about 21 hours ago

Kilmoon Barndance Xmas raffle raising funds for cancer research

The organisers of Kilmoon Barndance are hosting a Christmas raffle, with all funds going to a cancer research charity.

Kilmoon Barndance Xmas raffle raising funds for cancer research

Dairy

about 23 hours ago

Is a synchronisation programme worth the cost?

Many winter milking herds may only begin breeding after Christmas, which means considering a synchronisation programme may be worthwhile.

Is a synchronisation programme worth the cost?

Beef

about 23 hours ago

Limousin bulls average €6,500 at society sale in Roscommon

The Irish Limousin Cattle Society hosted its final sale of 2025 at Roscommon Mart on Saturday,...

Limousin bulls average €6,500 at society sale in Roscommon

Rural Life

1 day ago

New planning exemptions to cut 'red tape' for farmers - Healy-Rae

New regulations are set to allow farmers to increase slurry storage capacity and construct additional housing without planning permission.

New planning exemptions to cut 'red tape' for farmers - Healy-Rae

ESB Networks Winter Safety Series 2025

ESB Networks Winter Safety Series 2025: Cutting hedges near power lines

ESB Networks Winter Safety Series 2025: Cutting hedges near power lines

Agriland Media Group and ESB Networks are collaborating to bring you the ESB Networks Winter...

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Videos

Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels

The Council of Ministers of the EU is unsure if there would be a majority in the qualified majority...

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Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels
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Agri-Business

1 day ago

New employment permit quotas for meat processing and dairy

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke and Minister of State for employment,...

New employment permit quotas for meat processing and dairy

Agri-Business

1 day ago

'Fear' farmers will go directly to abattoirs due to flat rate VAT change - senator

There is a "fear" that farmers might go to abattoirs instead of marts because of changes to the flat rate VAT scheme, the Seanad has heard.

'Fear' farmers will go directly to abattoirs due to flat rate VAT change - senator

Agri Politics

1 day ago

Irish academic appointed as FAO chief scientist

A University of Galway academic has been appointed chief scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.

Irish academic appointed as FAO chief scientist

Dairy

1 day ago

Bird flu could 'potentially infect' cows if given the chance - virus expert

Scientists have discovered that some bird flu variants 'are more able to infect cow cells and tissues" than older variants.

Bird flu could 'potentially infect' cows if given the chance - virus expert
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