Department of Agriculture

Over 2,500 farmers sought slurry spreading extension

Farmers who wished to avail of the extension were required to register with the Department of Agriculture’s nitrates section in advance of spreading slurry.

NEWS 24 October 2026

Over 2,500 farmers sought slurry spreading extension

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Has your knackery been charging you more than permitted?

Has your knackery been charging you more than permitted?

NEWS 23 October 2026

Department of Agriculture spending increased by €100m in 2025

Department of Agriculture spending increased by €100m in 2025

NEWS 22 October 2026

Calls to tackle 'invisibility' of women in farming

Calls to tackle 'invisibility' of women in farming

Calls to tackle 'invisibility' of women in farming

NEWS 22 October 2026

Knackeries ramp up 'fallen animals' action

Knackeries ramp up 'fallen animals' action

Knackeries ramp up 'fallen animals' action

NEWS 21 October 2026

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Department cites various reasons for 374 untested herds

Department cites various reasons for 374 untested herds

A total of 1,037 herds were not tested for TB by mid October, but 414 had no cattle, while 249 were new herds.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Carrick to celebrate major milestone

Carrick to celebrate major milestone

The Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society celebrates 100 years in operation on Friday, with a centenary show and sale at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Farmers face Friday deadline for fertiliser aid worth up to €4,000

Farmers face Friday deadline for fertiliser aid worth up to €4,000

Farmers should check their purchase records on MyAgFood.ie and where a fertiliser purchase is missing, they should contact the merchant who supplied it as they record the sales.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Bluetongue cases up 85% in last week with two new counties hit

Bluetongue cases up 85% in last week with two new counties hit

The number of confirmed bluetongue cases is a significant step up from the known disease level of last week. Barry Murphy and Stephen Robb report.

NEWS 21 October 2026

TB confirmed in pigs on nine farms in five counties

TB confirmed in pigs on nine farms in five counties

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that TB has been detected in several pig herds.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty

Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty

The Mayo farmer and his company are facing a combined total of 78 charges connected to the welfare of animals, reports Jessica Thompson.

NEWS 20 October 2026

Bluetongue cases rise again as Wexford becomes hotspot

Bluetongue cases rise again as Wexford becomes hotspot

More than one third of the bluetongue cases confirmed so far this season have been detected in Co Wexford.

NEWS 20 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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