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Cattle herd down almost 4%

The area in Ireland that was under cereals increased by 4.9% (13,000ha) reaching a total of 274,900ha in June 2025 compared with June 2024.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Cattle herd down almost 4%

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Surge in planning for new farm sheds

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

NEWS 19 March 2026

Agri output prices down 6.6% this January – CSO

Agri output prices down 6.6% this January – CSO

NEWS 12 March 2026

Cattle kill falls over 18% year on year

Cattle kill falls over 18% year on year

Cattle kill falls over 18% year on year

NEWS 27 February 2026

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

Editorial: dialogue needed on older farmer payments

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

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South American imports are small, but important

South American imports are small, but important

The issue of food imports has become a hot topic in recent weeks, so we’ve taken a look at the numbers to see how much there is coming into the country.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

The price of a tonne of malting barley has been declining since a peak in 2022. Meanwhile the price of a pint has increased.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

Grain and feed from Mercosur countries continues to be imported into Ireland at high levels according to data from the CSO.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Ireland inches closer to record milk intake in 2025

Ireland inches closer to record milk intake in 2025

Milk intake by processors and co-ops in Ireland was up over 5% from January to November last year.

NEWS 14 November 2025

October milk volumes up 5% - CSO

October milk volumes up 5% - CSO

Milk volumes for the month of October this year were up 5.2% on 2024 and 20.3% on 2023.

NEWS 14 November 2025

2025’s sheep kill down one fifth on last year

2025’s sheep kill down one fifth on last year

The latest CSO figures on factory throughput put the decline in 2025’s sheep kill equating to 480,000 head.

NEWS 14 November 2025

Agricultural output prices fall for fifth consecutive month

Agricultural output prices fall for fifth consecutive month

Falls in the price of milk and cattle are the biggest drivers in the overall reduction for September.

NEWS 14 November 2025

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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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