Department of Agriculture

Live exports solid after slow start

Export volumes have been positive in recent weeks but still remain almost 36,000 lower than the corresponding period in 2025

NEWS 6 May 2026

Live exports solid after slow start

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Final push for BISS applications

Final push for BISS applications

SCHEMES 6 May 2026

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

NEWS 6 May 2026

How much farmers can expect to receive through Fuel Income Support Scheme

How much farmers can expect to receive through Fuel Income Support Scheme

How much farmers can expect to receive through Fuel Income Support Scheme

NEWS 6 May 2026

Eye in the sky to assess eligibility for €50/ha ACRES late meadow bonus

Eye in the sky to assess eligibility for €50/ha ACRES late meadow bonus

Eye in the sky to assess eligibility for €50/ha ACRES late meadow bonus

NEWS 5 May 2026

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Investigation into illegal dumping of dead calves in Westmeath river

Investigation into illegal dumping of dead calves in Westmeath river

Separate investigations are under way by the county council, gardaí and the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 29 April 2026

O’Driscoll’s latest gig

O’Driscoll’s latest gig

Aidan O'Driscoll has held a number of roles since he left Ag House.

DEALER 29 April 2026

Farmers urged to submit BISS applications

Farmers urged to submit BISS applications

The upcoming BISS deadline of midnight on Friday 15 May is a critical deadline for many other area-based schemes

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

Deadline of 28 May for ACRES landscape actions applications

Deadline of 28 May for ACRES landscape actions applications

Landscape actions are open to farmers participating in the Co-operation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

Survey on regenerative agriculture launched

Survey on regenerative agriculture launched

BASE Ireland has launched a survey on regenerative agriculture in Ireland to try and define the practice.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Breeding ewe increase defies all expectations

Breeding ewe increase defies all expectations

The number of breeding ewes on farms in Ireland on 31 December 2025 increased by 26,888 head – when all predictions pointed to numbers falling by 100,000 to 200,000 head

MARKETS 29 April 2026

Life changing connections forged through social farming

Life changing connections forged through social farming

Social farming partnerships are forging life-changing collaborations across the country, between working farmers and vulnerable children and adults, the national social farming conference hears.

FEATURES 29 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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