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Proposal for farm bereavement support scheme for budget 2027
Hannah Furlong
The Farm Family Crisis Support Scheme is a joint submission by FRS Co-Op and Embrace FARM – which is worth €1.45m over a three-year pilot scheme.
8 September 2026 News
Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim
The livestock handling, farm safety and new technology event held in Manorhamilton Co Leitrim, was organised by ACRES Breifne and is the first of many female-only events to be held across the country.
20 August 2026 News
Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses
The courses will be run by FRS Training in locations across Wicklow, Kildare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Roscommon and Leitrim.
Cashflow set to hamper farm developments
After a lean year of farming, cashflow looks set to put a pause on farm yard developments, though some things still need addressing regardless.
19 August 2026 Farm buildings
Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload
The ICMSA has highlighted that farmers must put safety first as they face the pressures of ongoing drought and mounting workload.
14 August 2026 News
Two hands-on training days for women in agriculture in northwest
The training is designed to support women involved in farming by building confidence, developing practical skills and creating opportunities to network with other women.
10 August 2026 News
Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions
From tractor driving to fencing, six Macra clubs battled it out at the Tullamore Show, putting their farming skills to the test for the national farm skills title
10 August 2026 News
Ranking and selection to be applied to TAMS 3 tranche 12 applications
The Minister announced that 100% of eligible applications under the farm safety scheme and 75% of eligible nutrient storage applications will again be selected.
6 August 2026 News
Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety
New Department figures shine a light on which TAMS 3 sub-schemes saw the highest and lowest rate of approvals since they opened to applications.
6 August 2026 News
New farm safety guidance for social farmers and farm walk hosts
Minister Niall Collins has launched a new initiative to support social farmers and all farmers who host farm walks and open days on their land to make farm health and safety a top priority.
5 August 2026 Features
Farm Safety Live returns to Tullamore Show
Farm Safety Live will showcase practical demonstrations on livestock handling, machinery and working at heights.
4 August 2026 News
Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident
The case arose following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at a dairy farm in Co Limerick in 2020.
28 July 2026 News