Bluetongue
A second case of bluetongue being identified this week will prompt concern amongst Irish livestock farmers of its spread.
A second case of bluetongue has been identified in Ireland in 2026, after an unvaccinated cow developed clinical signs including abortion.
Rural Life
An Garda Síochána, supported by Europol, has taken part in a major European operation targeting a horse trafficking network.
Schemes
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) scorecards.
Farmers are being urged to be vigilant for bluetongue as an investigation continues into the recent case in Co. Wexford
Fertiliser
It must be ensured that new fertiliser supports do not "discriminate against smaller farmers", the ICSA has said.
Agri-Business
The ICMSA has urged for "more energy" from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on bluetongue vaccination.
The annual declaration for the conservation of rare breeds under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) can now be completed for 2025.
Sheep
As the weather cools, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has shared advice for sheep farmers this autumn.
As the winter months approach, farmers may be considering purchasing a generator, which can be vital equipment.
A heifer in Co. Wexford has tested positive for bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed.
Environment
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has published overview reports for each of the country's 46 river catchments.
A €3 million on-farm integrated grass biorefinery and anaerobic digestion demonstration plant has been officially launched in Co. Cork.
Women in agriculture and food production are being celebrated for International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF).
TB
A total of 28 vets were suspended from TB testing by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine between January 2024 and March 2026.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) foresees no difficulties with vaccine supply for the bluetongue virus (BTV).
Farmers are being advised to be aware of scammers who are sending texts claiming to be the Department of Agriculture.
Over €2.3 million has been paid out in farm schemes this week, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
Over 6,000 Area Monitoring System (AMS) notifications have been sent to farmers this year, the department of agriculture has confirmed.
A department of agriculture review of the multi-species sward and red clover measures is expected by the end of September.
Fuel
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on payments made under the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
Tillage
The Department of Agriculture is working on requests from farmers to withdraw or amend their Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) applications.
Beef
The Shamonda virus has been infecting cattle across Europe this month, with DAFN watching how it might impact Ireland if it ever arrives.
