Minister for agriculture

Minister denies ICSA's call for Bord Bia seat

'If other ministers promised you something that never happened, that's not me that's not how I roll,' Minister Heydon said.

NEWS 12 March 2026

Minister denies ICSA's call for Bord Bia seat

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BVD compensation increases announced by Minister Heydon

BVD compensation increases announced by Minister Heydon

NEWS 11 March 2026

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

NEWS 5 March 2026

Editorial: war of words continues

Editorial: war of words continues

Editorial: war of words continues

VIEWPOINTS 4 March 2026

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

RENEWABLES 4 March 2026

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Bord Bia five stand down review begins

Bord Bia five stand down review begins

The announcement of an independent review into Bord Bia's board governance has saw the IFA stand down its protests inside and outside the agency's head offices.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Watch: farmers throng to Newbridge for IFA protest

Watch: farmers throng to Newbridge for IFA protest

The IFA held its latest protest demonstration in its call for the removal of Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin in Newbridge on Saturday.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Near doubling in number of farm deaths in 2025 'devastating' - minister

Near doubling in number of farm deaths in 2025 'devastating' - minister

Speaking before the Oireachtas committee on agriculture this week, the minister said that Irish farmers can be 'risk takers'.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Current demand for TAMS 'off the charts' - Minister

Current demand for TAMS 'off the charts' - Minister

The Minister admitted that TAMS approvals are being delayed due to the number of applications being received at present.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Dempsey at Large: remembering Ireland's longest serving Minister for Agriculture

Dempsey at Large: remembering Ireland's longest serving Minister for Agriculture

James Ryan had, during the economic war, overseen the creation of a compulsory tillage policy.

VIEWPOINTS 23 February 2026

IFA to protest at Minister's office in Newbridge on Saturday

IFA to protest at Minister's office in Newbridge on Saturday

The protest will include tractors and machinery plus farmers on foot, the IFA said.

NEWS 23 February 2026

€6m in Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme payments commence

€6m in Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme payments commence

The Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme will reopen to applications in April for new applicants, while existing participants will have their participation rolled over automatically.

NEWS 23 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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