At Agritechnica, Kioti showcased its new HX1403 tractor fitted with a 140hp four-cylinder engine, alongside a new SL750 skid steer model.

The opposition party has called on Minister Martin Heydon to ensure adequate supplies of the yet-to-be-approved vaccines are on hand in case they are needed.

Farmers across the EU could access varieties developed with NGTs in the future under an agreement struck on Wednesday.

Bluetongue hitting the island of Ireland and the Brazilian beef recall in the EU are on the agenda for this week's podcast, alongside many more of this week's latest news stories.

The Department's surveillance efforts include blood sampling livestock on farms, testing animals at meat plants and encouraging farmers to report suspect cases.

The UFU has said there is no intention to cull animals after two bluetongue cases were confirmed in Co Down.

The Teagasc grant from the Department of Agriculture for pay, non-pay and pensions has been set at €165.5m for 2026.