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Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

The farm made the decision to slaughter the animals after a government inspection found movement and traceability requirements had not been met.

NEWS 4 June 2026

Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

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Collins hopes to deliver on forestry commitments

Collins hopes to deliver on forestry commitments

NEWS 3 June 2026

Will less farmers mean less money for farming?

Will less farmers mean less money for farming?

DEALER 3 June 2026

First public consultation on Ireland's nature restoration plan launched

First public consultation on Ireland's nature restoration plan launched

First public consultation on Ireland's nature restoration plan launched

NEWS 3 June 2026

Fine Gael Senator calls for solar farm planning guidelines

Fine Gael Senator calls for solar farm planning guidelines

Fine Gael Senator calls for solar farm planning guidelines

NEWS 1 June 2026

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Minister of State Niall Collins appointed forestry minister

Minister of State Niall Collins appointed forestry minister

Niall Collins TD has been moved from being a junior minister in the Department of Justice to the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Macra criticises €26m cut to agriculture budget

Macra criticises €26m cut to agriculture budget

Macra has described the proposal as a complete betrayal of young farmers and rural Ireland.

NEWS 20 May 2026

No by-election blues for Fine Gael

No by-election blues for Fine Gael

The success of Seán Kyne in Galway West was notable as a government bye-election success is rare, but also because of a strong transfer of votes to him from the left.

DEALER 20 May 2026

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture announced

Fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture announced

The €2m scheme will be available specifically for growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries and chillies.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Climate ambition stronger than implementation, conference told

Climate ambition stronger than implementation, conference told

Cara Augustenborg from the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) of Ireland was speaking at the Teagasc Agriculture and Land Use conference in Portlaoise on Tuesday.

NEWS 20 May 2026

IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

At least €100m is needed in 2027 for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme, according to Irish Farmers Association rural development chair John Curran.

SCHEMES 20 May 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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