Agri-Business
Six leading retailers have committed to the principles in a new Irish Horticulture Grower-Retail Charter supporting Irish growers.
Fuel
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on payments made under the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
The Teagasc Generational Renewal Week 2026 taking place next month will focus on planning for the future and creating opportunities.
A new guide is aiming to help Irish food businesses to continue to protect and maintain the country's food safety standards.
Two farmers have been selected for the Organic Trust Bursary Awards 2026 in conjunction with the department of land sciences at SETU.
Pressure is mounting on Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to deliver a fertiliser support scheme "as soon as possible".
The Agri-Food Regulator is strengthening its capabilities with a new legal and research unit as it expands its statutory role.
Measures suggested by ICSA to tackle the fodder crisis include a new transport scheme and support for catch crop production.
Grocery prices were up 3.87% in the four weeks to August 9, according to the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator.
The government is being urged to establish an independent fuel price regulator in response to rising marked gas oil (green diesel) prices.
Dawn Meats has reported a 77% absolute reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025 across its operations in Ireland and the UK.
Weather
Met Éireann said the early days of this week will be largely dry before more unsettled weather develops bringing some heavy rain at times.
With farm incomes forecast to fall relative to 2025 levels, innovation and diversification are likely to be high on the agenda for farmers.
Permission for earlier mowing of riparian areas has been welcomed by the ICSA, though it said that more action is needed.
Producer prices for food increased by almost 3% since July 2025 according to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Fodder
22% of farms surveyed by Teagasc have fewer than 100 days feed available, the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) heard.
Clare Co-Operative Mart held its weekly cattle sale in Ennis Mart on Thursday (August 20). with 700 cattle through the ring.
Rural Life
The government has this afternoon (Friday August 21) decided not to reintroduce its original rate...
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced increases in advance scheme payment rates in response to the prolonged dry spell.
Minister Martin Heydon is being urged to immediately open the fertiliser support scheme to release EU and national funding to Irish farmers.
Timber pallet manufacturer CJ Sheeran Group has announced the opening of a new €6 million logistics and storage facility in Co. Laois.
Podcast
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
Hilton Foods (Ireland) Limited recorded an operating profit of €1,284,436 in 2025, down from €2,258,785 in the previous year.
