CSO

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

The CSO has released data that has shown the gross area of agricultural buildings granted planning permission increased from 515,000m² in 2024 to 764,000m² in 2025.

NEWS 19 March 2026

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

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Agri output prices down 6.6% this January – CSO

Agri output prices down 6.6% this January – CSO

NEWS 12 March 2026

Cattle kill falls over 18% year on year

Cattle kill falls over 18% year on year

NEWS 27 February 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

South American imports are small, but important

South American imports are small, but important

South American imports are small, but important

NEWS 4 February 2026

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Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

The price of a tonne of malting barley has been declining since a peak in 2022. Meanwhile the price of a pint has increased.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

Grain and feed from Mercosur countries continues to be imported into Ireland at high levels according to data from the CSO.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Ireland inches closer to record milk intake in 2025

Ireland inches closer to record milk intake in 2025

Milk intake by processors and co-ops in Ireland was up over 5% from January to November last year.

NEWS 12 November 2025

October milk volumes up 5% - CSO

October milk volumes up 5% - CSO

Milk volumes for the month of October this year were up 5.2% on 2024 and 20.3% on 2023.

NEWS 12 November 2025

2025’s sheep kill down one fifth on last year

2025’s sheep kill down one fifth on last year

The latest CSO figures on factory throughput put the decline in 2025’s sheep kill equating to 480,000 head.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Agricultural output prices fall for fifth consecutive month

Agricultural output prices fall for fifth consecutive month

Falls in the price of milk and cattle are the biggest drivers in the overall reduction for September.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Colm McCarthy: Problems of perception around agriculture

Colm McCarthy: Problems of perception around agriculture

Statisticians are able to calculate the contributions of each of the twelve main groups (food, energy, restaurants and hotels, housing and the rest) to the overall change in the price index.

VIEWPOINTS 12 November 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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