Minister Patrick O'Donovan

€20/t hike in fertiliser prices

Supplies of urea are 'under pressure', according to industry sources.

NEWS 12 February 2026

€20/t hike in fertiliser prices

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Exporters are outbid for calves

Exporters are outbid for calves

NEWS 11 February 2026

Five remain inside Bord Bia lobby

Five remain inside Bord Bia lobby

NEWS 11 February 2026

Meat for school meals does not have to be Irish

Meat for school meals does not have to be Irish

Meat for school meals does not have to be Irish

NEWS 11 February 2026

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Pádraig Brennan, Lurganross, Ballingarry, Co Tipperary

NEWS 11 February 2026

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Brazilian beef with illegal hormones was 'likely consumed' - FSAI

Brazilian beef with illegal hormones was 'likely consumed' - FSAI

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland was before the Oireachtas committee on agriculture on Wednesday to discuss food labelling. The recent recall of Brazilian beef was also discussed.

NEWS 7 February 2026

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

The EU could temporarily suspend tariff preferences on agricultural imports from the Mercosur countries if a surge in imports harms EU producers.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Dr Eimear Cotter appointed director general of the EPA

Dr Eimear Cotter appointed director general of the EPA

Dr Cotter will succeed the outgoing director general, Laura Burke, who held the position since 2011.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Cavan Grassland Consultancy partners with Proveye

Cavan Grassland Consultancy partners with Proveye

Partnership to strengthen data-driven grass management for dairy farmers across the North Midlands

NEWS 7 February 2026

Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

Minister Heydon has said that the meeting will provide an opportunity for constructive dialogue between stakeholders.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

Since 3 February 2026, the cost of sending calf DNA samples increased by 55c, from €2.95 to €3.50.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

There are a mix of farm assistant and managing partner roles available on dairy farms.

L2 7 February 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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