IFA presidential hopefuls outline priorities to members IFA presidential candidates have made their pitches to members from Co Westmeath and Co Longford as campaigns for the four-year role continue. Ireland • 20 Oct
€179m in delayed payments to farmers commence Payments to farmers that were delayed by a month, sparking a row between the Department of Agriculture and some farm leaders, have recommenced today. Agriculture • 17 Oct
EU countries fail to agree on glyphosate extension A vote in Brussels this morning to renew EU approval for the use of the herbicide glyphosate has failed to reach the necessary majority to … World • 13 Oct
Egg sales amounted to €172m in year to July - Bord Bia Consumers in Ireland bought 619 million eggs in the 12 months to July this year, according to Bord Bia, the Irish food marketing board. Business • 13 Oct
Average Irish meat consumption increased in 2022 People in Ireland consumed 94kg of meat per person last year, up nearly 1kg on the previous year and up 5.5kg compared to 2020. Ireland • 12 Oct
Fertiliser prices down 45% in year to August - CSO The value of output of Irish farms fell by 16.2% in the 12 months to August according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Oct
Supermarket discounts on fruit and veg cause concern An agricultural economist says she is concerned about supermarkets selling fruit and vegetables at low prices as part of promotions and what it may mean … Ireland • 12 Oct
No provision for voluntary dairy reduction scheme No financial provision has been made for a voluntary dairy reduction scheme in Budget 2024. Agriculture • 11 Oct
Lidl Ireland and Begleys Fresh Produce agree new deal Irish-based fresh fruit and vegetables supplier Begleys Fresh Produce Group has agreed a new deal, worth €1.5m, with Lidl Ireland. Business • 11 Oct
Five-year extension to relief over farm transfers The farming sector's consanguinity relief measure, which supports the transfer of farms from one generation to the next, has been extended for a period of … Budget 2024 • 11 Oct
Grain harvest 'a disaster' due to wet weather Grain farmers say their harvest has been a disaster this year after months of wet weather. Agriculture • 09 Oct
Revenues increase by 13% to €19.32m at McCormack Farms Pre-tax profits at the family owned firm behind McCormack Farms last year decreased by 42% to €1.024m. Business • 09 Oct
Greenhouse gas emissions down on Irish farms - report A newly published sustainability report on Irish agriculture in 2022 notes there was a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from dairy, cattle, sheep and tillage … Agriculture • 06 Oct
Govt encourages forestry with tax-free grant scheme Farmers and landowners who are willing to plant a single hectare of broadleaf forest are entitled to a tax-free grant of more than €22,000 over … Ireland • 05 Oct
Killybegs benefits from €50m seafood sector investment Killybegs in Co Donegal is to benefit from a total €50m investment aimed at futureproofing the region's fish processing sector and maintaining and increasing jobs. Business • 05 Oct
Supports for tillage and horticulture sectors announced Following very difficult weather-related growing and harvesting conditions in Ireland this year, a support package has been announced for the tillage and horticultural sectors by … Ireland • 03 Oct
Ash dieback should be treated as 'emergency' - report A new report into the handling of ash dieback disease by the State has called for the disease to be treated as a national emergency, … Ireland • 03 Oct
Dairy processor launches sustainability strategy Cavan-based cooperative Lakeland Dairies has become the latest dairy processor to launch a cross-business sustainability strategy. Regional • 02 Oct
O'Brien Fine Foods agrees landmark €60m deal with Lidl A Co Kildare-based cooked meats company, which has been supplying Lidl in Ireland for a number of years, will soon see its products on the … Business • 26 Sep
Organic food business wins European Commission award An Irish organic farm-based company has won a prestigious European Commission award. Business • 25 Sep
Agricultural fertiliser sales have plummeted Sales of artificial fertiliser for land use use have plummeted over the last two years, according to figures published by the Department of Agriculture. Business • 25 Sep
Campaign to focus on working at height in agriculture The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched a two-week inspection campaign focusing on working at height in agricultural settings. Ireland • 25 Sep
The Agri-Tech firms bringing efficiencies to farming The products and services of Irish Agri-Tech companies are helping to bring greater efficiencies to farming. Business • 23 Sep
CCPC clears Dawn Meats' deal for Kildare Chilling The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has cleared the proposed purchase of Kildare Chilling by Dawn Meats Ireland, saying it will not substantially lessen competition … Business • 22 Sep
Aldi signs new contracts with four Irish suppliers Aldi Ireland has agreed four new deals with Irish-based suppliers worth more than €26 million. Business • 21 Sep
