Environment
A significant number of farmers are being denied access to critical information on how to improve water quality according to the ACA.
Rural Life
Phase Two of Farm Well Hub has launched to boost mental health and well-being in farming communities across Ireland.
Sheep Technical
Agricultural advisors from across Europe were given an update on the Teagasc Sheep Research Programme underway in Athenry.
Agri-Business
Agri advisors from across Europe are in Galway for the two-day EUFRAS General Assembly 2025, hosted by Agricultural Consultants' Association.
(ACA) is calling on government to provide core funding in recognition of the services the organisation provides to Irish agriculture.
The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) is due to host a series of organic farm walks over the coming weeks.
ACA president, Michael Ryan has said that consequences for spreading fertiliser are 'greater' this year, with all sales now being recorded
ACA president Michael Ryan has said that if farmers feel 'overwhelmed' by wet weather then they should consult with advisors to form plans
Co. Wicklow native Michael Ryan has been elected as the new president of the Agricultural Consultants’ Association (ACA).
Just under 300 farmers will receive a letter and be removed from the SCEP in the coming days, according to DAFM
Agri Politics
Minister McConalogue has said that in order to manage water quality, farms must have 'sufficient storage' levels for their needs
ACA has called on DAFM to allow farmers or their advisors have 10 days to rectify errors in applications in regards to nitrates
One of the key benefits of being an organic farmer is being able to "reduce your costs hugely" according a DAFM organics expert.
The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) will make a submission to the DAFM for funding to recruit two nitrates specialists.
The Department of Agriculture has agreed to changes regarding the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Programme requirements for farm advisors.
Beef
The ACA president has said that farmers should be mindful of the fact that farm advisors do not receive texts from DAFM on slurry movements.
Knackery owner John Hastings has said owners are calling on DAFM to resolve what he described as an ongoing "strike"
The Agricultural Consultant's Association (ACA) has launched the latest edition of its tax guide for farmers.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is working to resolve an issue related to farm partnerships for tranche 2 of the ACRES.
Forestry
Farmland is available for forestry but farmers remain "extremely cautious", a new paper published by the ACA has found.
Beef Focus
The ACA hosted a national organic farm walk on Gemma and Tom Dunne's Ceefield Farm, a beef and tillage enterprise located near Durrow.
The ACA, the body that represents knackeries in Ireland has confirmed that the cost of animal rendering is set to rise from next week.
People's attitudes towards organic farming are changing as the number of farmers in conversion grows, according to the ACA.
