Department of Agriculture

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

The Teagasc grant from the Department of Agriculture for pay, non-pay and pensions has been set at €165.5m for 2026.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Teagasc to clamp down in recruitment and spending

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Concern over lepto vaccine shortages dismissed

Concern over lepto vaccine shortages dismissed

NEWS 3 December 2025

Over 6,000 turkeys culled in Cavan

Over 6,000 turkeys culled in Cavan

POULTRY 3 December 2025

Q&A: what is bluetongue and how exactly does it spread

Q&A: what is bluetongue and how exactly does it spread

Q&A: what is bluetongue and how exactly does it spread

NEWS 3 December 2025

Minister wants changes to 2026 tillage scheme to better target €30m funds

Minister wants changes to 2026 tillage scheme to better target €30m funds

Minister wants changes to 2026 tillage scheme to better target €30m funds

NEWS 3 December 2025

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IFA calls for bluetongue vaccines to be licensed as more suspected cases emerge

IFA calls for bluetongue vaccines to be licensed as more suspected cases emerge

The IFA has said that the highest level of vigilance is needed as the number of suspected bluetongue cases in NI increases.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Minister claims ‘temporary backlog’ in TB compensation now cleared

Minister claims ‘temporary backlog’ in TB compensation now cleared

The backlog came as a result of an increased workload on the Department with rising TB levels, Minister Heydon said.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Critical 'everything is done to prevent bluetongue spread' - IFA

Critical 'everything is done to prevent bluetongue spread' - IFA

IFA president Francie Gorman said that a suspected case of bluetongue in Co Down is very disappointing.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Straw payments to commence from 16 December

Straw payments to commence from 16 December

Payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure are to begin on 16 December and are due to go out to over 2,700 applicants.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Derogation farmers with lands 30km from holding asked to declare activity

Derogation farmers with lands 30km from holding asked to declare activity

If a higher level of farming activity is not declared on lands more than 30km away from the primary holding, the maximum organic nitrogen (N) stocking rate will be limited to 170kg N/ha.

NEWS 27 November 2025

New funding for forest owners taking step towards certification

New funding for forest owners taking step towards certification

The scheme offers potential to modernise the forestry sector, according to Minister Michael Healy-Rae.

FORESTRY 27 November 2025

Comment: derogation extension could be a 'slow no'

Comment: derogation extension could be a 'slow no'

Ireland sought a renewal of the derogation for the four-year term. It got a three-year extension while it starts to grasp the appropriate assessment nettle, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 27 November 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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