Department of Agriculture

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

A Kerry farmer lost out on an average of over €1,000 per in-calf heifer after having to remove TB reactors as compensation is limited to just €3,000.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

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Mart managers voice concerns regarding new TB rules

Mart managers voice concerns regarding new TB rules

NEWS 8 April 2026

Why TAMS solar changes eliminate drystock and tillage farms

Why TAMS solar changes eliminate drystock and tillage farms

RENEWABLES 8 April 2026

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

Retrospective TB measures on farmers are unfair - IFA

NEWS 7 April 2026

Is your sprayer due its test in 2026?

Is your sprayer due its test in 2026?

Is your sprayer due its test in 2026?

NEWS 7 April 2026

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Over 912,000 tonnes of fertiliser in the country by mid-March

Over 912,000 tonnes of fertiliser in the country by mid-March

Fertiliser sales up to 11 March totalled 216,083 tonnes. This included 42,250 tonnes of CAN and 59,640 tonnes of urea.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

The Oireachtas agriculture committee heard that European Commission animal transport rules would prove unworkable for live exports from Ireland.

NEWS 1 April 2026

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

TB reactor numbers could get higher before new TB measures begin to dent the disease.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Mart throughput running 12% lower in 2026

Mart throughput running 12% lower in 2026

The reduction in throughput ranges from 9% lower in marts in Munster to 18.5% lower in marts in Connacht.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

‘I have not wilfully caused harm to any animal,’ jailed farmer tells court

‘I have not wilfully caused harm to any animal,’ jailed farmer tells court

A dairy farmer jailed for failing to follow his bail conditions told the court that he believes he did not wilfully caused harm to animals in his herd.

NEWS 1 April 2026

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

The scheme offers payment of up to €13 per ewe in return for completion of three actions with the application deadline on 15 May 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

The ICMSA has warned that any hiccups brought about by new TB testing rules can not be blamed on farmers, due to the short window they have to get compliant.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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Syngenta’s Casper® continues to raise the bar for grassland weed control

Following a strong introduction to the Irish market last season, Casper® from Syngenta is quickly establishing itself as a trusted solution for tackling the persistent broad-leaved weeds.

Syngenta’s Casper® continues to raise the bar for grassland weed control

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