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 • 3 hrs
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
MEPs reject proposal to halve pesticide use MEPs have rejected a proposal to cut pesticide use by half by the end of the decade, dealing a blow to the European Union's push … World • 22 Nov
Consumer caution warning as Black Friday approaches As Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are being advertised, shoppers are being advised to watch out for scams as they search for a bargain, … Consumer Affairs • 22 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
Cereal harvest down 20% as weather 'more unpredictable' Bad weather throughout the year has resulted in a 20% reduction in the Irish cereal harvest according to a new report from Teagasc. Ireland • 17 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
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
