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N.Ireland

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

Agri-Business

1 day ago

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

Rural Life

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

Agri-Business

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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?

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

1 day 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

1 day 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

Rural Life

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

2 days 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

Agri-Business

2 days 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

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

Agriland Media Group and FBD Trust are collaborating to produce a series of articles looking...

Read more from this seriesFBD Trust Marking 50 Years

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Agri-Business

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

Rural Life

2 days ago

Heydon: Bluetongue vaccination 'will be permitted in Ireland' next year

Bluetongue vaccinations will be permitted in cattle and sheep in 2026, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed.

Heydon: Bluetongue vaccination 'will be permitted in Ireland' next year

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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Agri-Business

2 days ago

€20k Coillte forestry scholarship opens for applications

Coillte has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Forestry Scholarship Programme,...

€20k Coillte forestry scholarship opens for applications

Agri Politics

2 days ago

Cowen appointed lead Renew Europe negotiator on CAP legislation

MEP Barry Cowen, has been appointed Renew Europe’s lead negotiator on legislation related to EU farm supports.

Cowen appointed lead Renew Europe negotiator on CAP legislation

Rural Life

2 days ago

New biosecurity strategy launched as Ireland faces 'ongoing threats'

Outbreaks of bluetongue and bird flu cases highlight the ongoing biosecurity threats that Ireland is now facing according to minister.

New biosecurity strategy launched as Ireland faces 'ongoing threats'

Agri-Business

2 days ago

Rockwell Farm sale process close to completition

The final arrangements for the sale process to close on Rockwell Farm are understood to be near completition.

Rockwell Farm sale process close to completition
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