Environment
Swifts, who live on a diet of pest-insects like flies and midges, are on "the brink of extinction”, according to BirdWatch Ireland.
Agri Politics
Data centres have been the subject of much heated debate in recent weeks, but are they of concern for farmers and rural communities?
Rural Life
DAFM has confirmed that it carried out an "animal welfare" enforcement operation with the support of An Garda Síochána".
IFI has confirmed investigations are underway into suspected water pollution cases in counties Cork, Kerry and Galway today.
A widely shared figure in the Dáil debate on hare coursing has been disputed Paul Murphy of People before Profit.
Dairy
The National Dairy Council (NDC) is inviting children to audition for a new advertising campaign launching this Autumn
A new five-year, all-Ireland pollination plan will benefit farmers in particular, according to Minister Christopher O’Sullivan.
EU countries Spain, Romania and Cyprus are to receive funding in the wake of extreme weather events, it was announced this week.
N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said that farmer choice must remain at the heart of Northern Ireland's Tree Planting Action Plan.
Agriculture's GHG emissions decreased by 0.2% in 2025 but it remained the largest contributor to overall emissions in Ireland.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded another decline in its latest trading event today (Tuesday, July 7).
Copa Cogeca has said the EU's Animal Health Law needs more financial mechanisms to "compensate farmers for disease-related losses".
Renewable energy supports for farmers, in particular, need special attention in Budget 2027, say the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation.
A young farmers group has said that if generational renewal is a European priority, “it must also become a European investment priority".
Agri-Business
ICOS wants farmers to get ahead of disease pressure by implementing pre-weaning vaccination programmes for this year's weanling crop.
Farm Survey
Sheep and lamb prices in 2025 increased by about 6% on the record levels of 2024, while income rose by 7%, according to Teagasc.
Beef
The average family farm income (FFI) on cattle rearing farms in 2025 increased 74% to hit €24,061, the highest for the category on record.
Agriland talked to Dr. Richard Moore about prostate cancer, the impact of Clarkson revealing his diagnosis, and more.
TAMS
A breakdown of TAMS spending in 2025 has revealed the Solar Capital Investment Scheme as the biggest recipient.
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is investigating a “significant” kill in the Rye River in Maynooth, with initial estimates of 500 dead fish.
A Northern Ireland government Mournes strategic group has been established to tackle “increasing and complex pressures” on the area.
The Agri-Food Regulator's allocated budget for 2026 is just under €3.2 million, an increase of more than 60% from €1.96 million in 2025.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the introduction of "more affordable" grid connection charging for Northern Ireland.
Mercosur beef imports
Controls on imported beef “are governed by EU legislation on official controls, and are graduated and risk-based”, said Martin Heydon.
