Department of agriculture

Cattle kill down over 19% year on year

The overall decline in cattle slaughtered in the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 was 19.1%.

NEWS 26 March 2026

Cattle kill down over 19% year on year

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Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

NEWS 26 March 2026

16 farmer clinics for BISS and scheme applications

16 farmer clinics for BISS and scheme applications

SCHEMES 25 March 2026

Judge warns dairy farmer he faces jail over breaking bail terms

Judge warns dairy farmer he faces jail over breaking bail terms

Judge warns dairy farmer he faces jail over breaking bail terms

NEWS 25 March 2026

Bluetongue found in Monaghan animal slaughtered last November

Bluetongue found in Monaghan animal slaughtered last November

Bluetongue found in Monaghan animal slaughtered last November

NEWS 24 March 2026

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Domestic dwellings to be removed from TAMS solar grants

Domestic dwellings to be removed from TAMS solar grants

Farmers wishing to install solar panels for domestic use may apply for support from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, the Department official said.

SCHEMES 18 March 2026

Whiskey consultation to open soon

Whiskey consultation to open soon

The whiskey consultation which has been delayed is to open soon and will open for two months before opposition to the consultation can take place.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

In this week’s forage focus we look at costs, benefits and crop choices when it comes to forage crops.

FODDER 18 March 2026

Man (70s) arrested over suspected illegal cock fighting

Man (70s) arrested over suspected illegal cock fighting

The arrest comes as a result of an investigation into a suspected illegal cock fighting event at a private residence in Emyvale that was reported to gardaí in July 2024.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Dempsey at Large: recoupling - pushing an open door

Dempsey at Large: recoupling - pushing an open door

At this stage, it must be assumed that the political will to maintain a core of agricultural activity exists.

VIEWPOINTS 18 March 2026

What shall we do with our hardwoods and non-spruce softwoods?

What shall we do with our hardwoods and non-spruce softwoods?

The Irish Sawmillers Guild (ISG) brings forest owners, small sawmillers, and woodworkers together to maximise hardwoods and 'minor conifers'.

FORESTRY 18 March 2026

Court fine of €100,000 for company linked to Coolmore for hedgerow removal

Court fine of €100,000 for company linked to Coolmore for hedgerow removal

Shem Drowne Ltd has two months to pay the fine which was handed down by judge Deirdre Browne in Clonmel circuit court.

NEWS 18 March 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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