In the news

  • Official Department figures lag behind reports of a spike in on-farm cattle deaths.
  • Minister Creed rules out suspending farm inspections during the fodder crisis.
  • The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that there have been just 22 applications for the Fodder Transport Scheme.
  • Aldi Ireland achieves Bord Bia Origin Green accreditation.
  • Our weekly podcast this week hears from a farmer who cycled to Lourdes and we get mental health advice for farmers facing challenges this spring.

    • Photo of the day

    Seamus Fitzgerald (green overalls), Martin Delahunty (navy jacket) and John Aylward (black jacket) are farmers from Glenmore in Co. Kilkenny get to grips with Glanbia's import of Alfalfa to support local farmers. Like many farmers, they are in need of additional fodder. (photo: Philip Doyle)

    Farmers Seamus Fitzgerald (green overalls), Martin Delahunty (navy jacket) and John Aylward (black jacket) from Glenmore in Co Kilkenny get to grips with Glanbia's import of Alfalfa to support local farmers. Like many farmers, they are in need of additional fodder. / Philip Doyle