Minister for Agriculture

Many herds gone untested for TB don’t have any cattle - Minister

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has defended his approach to TB eradication, heralding it as the biggest "step change" in 75 years.

NEWS 11 October 2026

Many herds gone untested for TB don’t have any cattle - Minister

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Farmers face higher green diesel costs in 2027, Sinn Féin warns

Farmers face higher green diesel costs in 2027, Sinn Féin warns

NEWS 7 October 2026

Budget 2027: did farmers win or lose? | Inside the Farmers Journal

Budget 2027: did farmers win or lose? | Inside the Farmers Journal

NEWS 7 October 2026

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

Budget 2027: funding for livestock schemes unchanged

NEWS 6 October 2026

Budget 2027: extra €4m SIM funds part of €54m total for tillage sector

Budget 2027: extra €4m SIM funds part of €54m total for tillage sector

Budget 2027: extra €4m SIM funds part of €54m total for tillage sector

NEWS 6 October 2026

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Shamonda virus confirmed on two Cork dairy farms

Shamonda virus confirmed on two Cork dairy farms

The disease is spread by biting midges and is closely related to Schmallenberg virus.

NEWS 25 September 2026

O’Mara reappointed for second five-year term as director of Teagasc

O’Mara reappointed for second five-year term as director of Teagasc

Professor O’Mara will continue to lead Teagasc until October 2031.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Meetings of the minds

Meetings of the minds

The IFA meeting in Clanard Court clearly identified the priority - increasing the CAP budget - but how do farmers leverage pressure toward that goal?

DEALER 25 September 2026

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

The Troys are milking 425 cows near Newtownshandrum, Co Cork. They were announced as winners of the 2026 NDC and Kerrygold quality milk awards.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

A grant of up to €10,000 per year is available to cover eligible administrative costs, including hiring personnel and acquiring relevant technology with another €3,000 available for legal fees.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

ICMSA leader hits out at comments from Minister Heydon, who described CAP negotiations as having taking a step closer to delivering fair farm incomes.

LETTERS 25 September 2026

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

The original closing date for slurry spreading on 1 October has been extended by one week in response to exceptional weather conditions.

NEWS 25 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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