Rural Life
The Injuries Resolution Board published its first report on personal injury claims arising from farm related accidents between 2019 and 2024.
Pig/Poultry
The global egg market is set to expand by 22% by 2035 as emerging markets drive growth, innovation, and investment, according to the WEO.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has launched a public consultation on horse traceability.
Environment
Ireland can enhance its efforts to achieve its SDGs for 2030 by aligning budget allocations with SDG targets, according to the OECD
A report published today recommended that Ireland introduces "emissions pricing" to complement subsidies to accelerate decarbonisation.
A report entitled "Ireland’s First Gap Analysis Report on Research needs in Relation to Antimicrobial Resistance" has been launched today.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon today (Thursday, March 20) welcomed...
A new report has highlighted best practices globally for using timber, with recommendations for use in Ireland
Agri-Business
Over 60% of Irish soils were found to be deficient in phosphorus (P), according to the findings of a new report.
Dairy
Dairy cow numbers reduced by 1.3% in 2024, marking the first decrease since 2009, according to a new report by Teagasc
Advances have been made in 2024 to meet goals set out by the Teagasc MACC, however some areas are stalling
Sheep News
The value of Irish sheepmeat exports dropped for the second consecutive year in 2024, falling by 6% to €400 million.
Beef News
Bord Bia is forecasting that global demand for beef imports will increase again this year as economic growth influences consumer sentiment.
A new report has highlighted that health risks due to climate change are being 'exacerbated' by continued investment in fossil fuels
Agriculture has been listed as the most common known cause of fish kills in Ireland according to a new report,
Tillage News
The incidence of off-farm employment has risen to 60% in 2023, according to the National Teagasc Farm Survey 2023...
Farm deaths relating to slurry and water incidents account for 10% of all farm fatalities, according to new safety advice from Teagasc.
A new report from the Department of the Environment reveals that Irish people have a high awareness of climate change.
The quantity of pigmeat produced per sow per year has increased by 7% since 2018 due to a combination of factors according to a new report
Tillage
The EU needs to decrease dependency on imported crops through policy interventions, according to a new study from Science Direct
Global pork production has returned to profitability after several months of herd contraction, according to a new report from Rabobank
Farm profits in New Zealand could fall by 54% this financial year to an average of NZ$62,600 (€35,282) per farm, according to a new report.
Machinery
Throughout 2023, farmers were "cautious" about committing to machinery purchases, due to current market conditions, according to a report
