Fertiliser prices up nearly 100% in October - CSO The latest Agricultural Price Indices from the Central Statistics Office show that input prices rose in the 12 months to October, with fertiliser prices jumping … Business • 13 Dec 22
Labour shortage may prevent farms functioning - report Farmers fear there will not be sufficient labour available to keep their farms working fully next year, according to new research published this morning. Ireland • 12 Dec 22
€55m funding for harbour and pier projects approved Funding of €55 million has been approved for 164 harbour and pier projects around the coast. Regional • 08 Dec 22
Dawn Meats invests €100m in Net Zero climate commitment Dawn Meats has announced a €100m investment in order to reach a target of net zero operational emissions by 2040. Business • 06 Dec 22
Bord Bia's headquarters revamp cost over €6.4m The refurbishment of a new headquarters for food promotion body An Bord Bia ended up costing more than €6.4m. Business • 05 Dec 22
€500,000 in aid for farmers hit by Leitrim landslide Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has announced an aid package of €500,000 to support farmers impacted by a massive landslide in Leitrim two-and-a-half years ago. Connacht • 22 Nov 22
Origin Enterprises' Q1 revenues soar almost 58% International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported higher quarterly revenues and said that favourable autumn/winter planting levels have set a solid foundation for the full … Business • 22 Nov 22
Herdwatch secures multi-million euro investment Livestock management platform, Herdwatch, has secured a multi-million-euro investment. Business • 17 Nov 22
No reason for concerns on festive turkey supply - Dept There is no need to be worried about the supply of turkeys for Christmas at this stage, following an outbreak of avian flu at one … Ireland • 16 Nov 22
Avian flu found in Monaghan turkey flock Restriction zones are being put in place around a Co Monaghan turkey farm after test results showed evidence of H5N1 avian influenza in some of … Ulster • 13 Nov 22
Annual fertiliser prices up 122% in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the overall cost of agricultural inputs rose 37% in the 12 months to last September. Business • 10 Nov 22
Agricultural towns vital to economy - analysis A new economic analysis of the contribution of agricultural and rural towns to Ireland's economic strength shows the vital role these towns have in sustaining … Ireland • 10 Nov 22
Bayer beats Q3 profit forecast on strong herbicide sale Agriculture and pharmaceuticals company Bayer has today reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings as surging demand for its herbicides made up for a decline in sales of … Business • 08 Nov 22
Agri-food exports hit €15.4 billion last year Irish agri-food exports were worth €15.4 billion in 2021, an increase of 51% since 2012, new figures show today. Business • 07 Nov 22
New €1.3 billion forestry programme announced A new forestry programme worth €1.3 billion has been announced by the Government. The fund will see payments to farmers for planting trees rise by … Ireland • 03 Nov 22
Foodservice sector back at pre-Covid levels A new report from Bord Bia reveals that the numbers of people dining out has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with lunch and early bird … Business • 03 Nov 22
Glanbia's nine month revenues rise by 23% Global nutrition group Glanbia has updated its full year guidance as it reported higher revenues for the nine months to October 1. Business • 03 Nov 22
Worrying times for turkey farmers ahead of Christmas With Christmas around the corner, farmers John and Fiona Curran from Fordstown, Co Meath are observing their flock of free-range bronze turkeys. Ireland • 02 Nov 22
Order to house poultry flocks a 'precautionary measure' Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said an order issued today compelling poultry flock owners to house their birds from next Monday onwards due to … Ireland • 02 Nov 22
Country Crest and Ballymaguire Foods to create 200 jobs Convenience food companies Country Crest and Ballymaguire Foods are set to create 200 new jobs over the next five years. Business • 21 Oct 22
ACRES and Organic Farming schemes open for applications Two significant schemes that will deliver millions of euro to farmers while improving their overall sustainability over the next five years opened for applications today. Business • 20 Oct 22
Meat scientists conference held in Dublin A conference to highlight the global role and importance of meat and meat production was held in Dublin today. Dublin • 19 Oct 22
No agreement at meeting on dairy farming emissions A meeting of the Food Vison Dairy group, at which it was hoped there would be agreement on a suite of measures to tackle greenhouse … Agriculture • 14 Oct 22
Strong engagement by farmers on climate, says Taoiseach Farmers are taking climate target seriously, where other sectors have a more general approach, the Taoiseach told an agrifood conference in Dublin Castle this morning. Ireland • 13 Oct 22
Agricultural Input Price Index jumps 38% - CSO Input costs for farmers have risen by nearly 40% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest Central Statistics Office's Agricultural Price Indices … Business • 11 Oct 22
