Department of Agriculture

Bord Bia and Teagasc funding should be tied to gender balance - Fianna Fáil

Two Fianna Fáil TDs said a move to tie agricultural state body funding to gender balance targets would send a clear signal to the farm sector.

NEWS 4 October 2026

Bord Bia and Teagasc funding should be tied to gender balance - Fianna Fáil

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Over 24,800 farmers apply to 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme

Over 24,800 farmers apply to 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme

NEWS 1 October 2026

Farm building grant reveals 1798 pike heads and a jam jar of Civil War letters

Farm building grant reveals 1798 pike heads and a jam jar of Civil War letters

NEWS 1 October 2026

More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

NEWS 30 September 2026

Portal open for 2026 ACRES LESS declaration

Portal open for 2026 ACRES LESS declaration

Portal open for 2026 ACRES LESS declaration

SCHEMES 30 September 2026

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Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Fodder cut for sale would not be covered by the change and farmers intending on utilising the force majeure will need to notify the Department of Agriculture before doing so.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

The original closing date for slurry spreading on 1 October has been extended by one week in response to exceptional weather conditions.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

The awards recognise excellence across Ireland's organic food and farming sector.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

New Department of Agriculture figures show some areas, such as west Co Wicklow and Co Louth, have seen an increase in disease levels.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Councillor calls for greater controls for wandering sheep on the Curragh

Councillor calls for greater controls for wandering sheep on the Curragh

A Kildare county councillor believes sheep fencing collars would be of benefit to the whole area, including farmers, residents and road users, but will require Department support.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Bluetongue confirmed in dead ram on Wexford farm as spread escalates

Bluetongue confirmed in dead ram on Wexford farm as spread escalates

The bluetongue case is the first to be confirmed in a sheep in Ireland.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

A cow can consume a toxic amount of nitrate in as little as one hour and will start to show signs shortly after, Department warns.

NEWS 18 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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