Department of agriculture

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

The tillage area is estimated down this year. Crops like oats, beet and potatoes are the main contributors to the fall.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

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Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

NEWS 12 May 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

NEWS 12 May 2026

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

NEWS 11 May 2026

Live exports solid after slow start

Live exports solid after slow start

Live exports solid after slow start

NEWS 6 May 2026

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Final push for BISS applications

Final push for BISS applications

The Department is operating extended hours in the run up to the deadline on 15 May.

SCHEMES 29 April 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

Farmer pleaded guilty to 173 out of 318 charges of animal neglect, on a full facts basis, in respect of hundreds of calves, at his farm, between March and September 2022. David Raleigh reports.

NEWS 29 April 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

The €100m Fuel Income Support Scheme for farmers and contractors has opened for applications on Wednesday 6 May.

NEWS 29 April 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

Mowing cannot take place before 1 July and no later than 31 August under the ACRES low-input grassland late meadow option.

NEWS 29 April 2026

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

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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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