Achill Sea Salt joins Grass Fed Beef on protected list Two Irish products have today been given official recognition and protection by the EU, recognising their uniqueness and geographical association with Ireland. Business • 38 mins
Steep drop in farm incomes in 2023, says Teagasc Farm incomes have dropped steeply in 2023 compared with 2022, down 44% according to a new analysis from Teagasc, the State's agricultural advisory and research … Ireland • 28 Nov
Irish agri-food exports were worth €19 billion in 2022 Irish agri-food exports were worth €19 billion in 2022, with 165,000 people employed across the sector, according to the latest annual review and outlook report … Ireland • 27 Nov
Cut to nitrates derogation to go ahead in January The European Commissioner for the Environment has confirmed that the cut in the upper nitrates limit for 2,000 to 3,000 Irish farmers will go ahead … Ireland • 23 Nov
BoI launches sustainability linked loans for farmers Bank of Ireland, in partnership with Kerry Dairy Ireland, has launched a new loan to provide an additional funding option for farmers implementing sustainable farming … Business • 23 Nov
Quad bike users must wear helmets and undergo training Farmers and others who use quad bikes or ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) while working are obliged from today to wear helmets and to undergo safety training. Ireland • 20 Nov
Climate change is Ireland's biggest threat - Varadkar The Taoiseach has told farmers that climate change is the biggest threat facing Ireland today and it is not clear what type of agriculture we … Ireland • 17 Nov
Union to meet Lakeland Dairies over three site closures Representatives of workers at three Lakeland Dairies sites in Monaghan and Down that are earmarked for closure are to meet the co-op's management to discuss … Business • 16 Nov
EC to renew authorisation for herbicide glyphosate The European Commission is set to renew the approval of the use of the herbicide glyphosate in the EU for a period of ten years. World • 16 Nov
Origin Enterprises' first quarter revenue down 25% International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported a fall in revenue for its fiscal first quarter and announced a new share buyback programme of up … Business • 16 Nov
Lakeland Dairies to close 3 sites, impacting 78 jobs Dozens of jobs in counties Monaghan and Down are under threat as a result of a decision by dairy processing co-op, Lakeland Dairies, to close … Business • 16 Nov
Irish grass-fed beef to get special recognition by EU Irish grass-fed beef is set to be granted special recognition for its unique characteristics and geographical origin by the European Commission. Ireland • 15 Nov
The future of farming: Using science to cut emissions 'Science in action' in the agri-sector is the theme of a climate and agriculture conference taking place in Dublin. Ireland • 15 Nov
McConalogue got string of angry emails on nitrates rule The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue received a string of angry emails from farmers saying they had been left to "foot the blame" for the … Business • 14 Nov
China closes to Irish beef, but when can ban be lifted? China is the second-most populous country in the world and the closure of such a vast market for Irish beef is a blow to farmers. Ireland • 13 Nov
Potato farmers face serious crop losses as harvest hit Weather unpredictability and above normal rainfall has made it a difficult year for the agricultural sector. Most farmers were affected in some way or another … Ireland • 10 Nov
Hopes for beef export decision 'within months' Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that he is hopeful that Chinese authorities will reach a decision on the resumption of Irish beef exports to China … Ireland • 08 Nov
China beef exports suspended after case of BSE detected Irish beef exports to China have been stopped after a case of atypical BSE was detected in a bovine animal in Ireland. Ireland • 07 Nov
Bord Bia dairy campaign for Malaysia and Philippines Bord Bia has today started a campaign to drive €15m in dairy export growth to Malaysia and the Philippines. Business • 07 Nov
Value of output from agriculture to fall 8% this year The value of output from agriculture this year will be down 8% compared to 2022, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 03 Nov
Glanbia upgrades full year earnings guidance Global nutrition group Glanbia has today upgraded its full year outlook for adjusted earnings per share after it reported good momentum during the third quarter. Business • 01 Nov
Irish dairy industry worth €17.6bn to economy - report A new report on the value of the dairy industry in Ireland last year shows it had an economic impact of €17.6bn and supported 54,000 … Ireland • 25 Oct
Ornua completes €40m Kerrygold facility in Cork Kerrygold butter owner Ornua has completed a €40m new development at its Kerrygold Park facility in Mitchelstown Co Cork. Business • 25 Oct
Payments to farmers under CAP programme commence Payments to farmers worth nearly half a billion euro under Ireland's CAP programme have commenced. Ireland • 24 Oct
Fertiliser maker Yara may cut output as profit lags Fertiliser maker Yara International has today reported a bigger-than-expected drop in third-quarter earnings as falling prices squeezed margins, and warned it may cut production. Business • 20 Oct
