Rural Life
The minister has said that payments have started under the fuel scheme, with the final figure for payment expected at around €27 million.
Tillage
Ireland’s main farming bodies have welcomed the enhanced commitment from government to the 2026 Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM).
Agri-Business
Producer prices for food products increased by 2.9% in the year to June 2026, new figures from the CSO show.
Ballyvadin Beef Farm
Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm in Fethard, Co. Tipperary is opening its gates to the public today (July 22).
Dairy
Tirlán has announced the eight dairy farm families that have been selected as inaugural 'Lighthouse Farms'.
Agri Politics
Farmers are being subjected to “multiple layers of avoidable and unjustified taxation”, according to Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan.
Farm Safety
As Farm Safety Week continues, farmers are being asked to review potential safety hazards on their holdings.
Irish Rural Link has called for Budget 2027 to "deliver lasting action" on rural services and community investment.
Pig/Poultry
Recent years have seen great strides made to maintain active numbers of traditional pig breeds maintained at viable levels.
A month-long water conservation order for the whole country will come into effect first thing on Friday morning (July 24).
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said all applicants for the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) have been accepted for 2026.
There will not be a next generation of farmers if we fail to make the sector more viable and attractive to young people, a TD has warned.
Irish convenience food company Greencore Group has issued its trading update for the third quarter (Q3) of its financial year.
N.Ireland
DAERA has announced the opening of tranche 2 of the 2026-2027 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP).
Sheep
Improving sheepmeat and wool market conditions are helping to restore confidence across Australia's sheep industry.
Environment
Local authorities must sustain the increased level of farm inspections and strengthen enforcement of non-compliance, the EPA said.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming a significant strengthening in the tone of UK grain prices
Farms are constantly evolving in an effort to be as efficient and as profitable as possible, while complying with advancing regulations.
Beef
The current spell of prolonged warm, dry weather with no rainfall has brought challenges for managing cattle at grass on the ABP Demo Farm.
New data from the CSO highlights the disparity between urban and rural areas in how far people have to travel to access health services.
Greater compensation is needed to halt the declining numbers of liquid milk suppliers in the country, according to the IFA.
DAFM has defended Teagasc's projected €52.4 million pension bill for 2026, which could account for 30% of its state funding this year.
With high temperatures and no rain for the past week, farmers might be considering a private well. Here’s what you need to know.
Schemes
Over €1.9 million was issued in farm scheme payments last week, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has seen a slight recovery after the latest trading event today (Tuesday, July 21).
Co. Meath pedigree Charollais sheep breeder, Eugene O’Sullivan, has noted the recent increase in lamb market prices.
Glenisk is projecting a 15% increase in revenues this year to €27 million after the business returned to pre-tax profit in 2025.
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Forestry
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has extended a 'Condition Orange' warning for high fire risk until Friday.
Hay
Almost 900 hay bales sold for an average of €22/bale at an on-farm auction in Co. Wexford this week, conducted by Quinn Property.
Researchers, farmers, advisors and EU policymakers will gather later this year for a conference on farm safety.
A CAFRE student from Co. Antrim has said she is "honoured" to have been named as the winner of a prestigious veterinary award.
