Agri-Food Regulator to get powers to compel firms to provide price and market data
Regulator had sought new legislation after some businesses failed to provide information as part of report in the supply of eggs
Irish Farmers Association
IFA president and 11-year-old son travelling to Brussels by tractor as part of protest
Francie Gorman and his son Tom set out from the Irish Farm Centre in Bluebell, Dublin
Tense negotiations, trad music sessions: How deal to extend nitrates derogation was done
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall needed convincing to renew contested exemption for Irish farmers
Bird flu: IFA warns ‘rogue operators’ now pose biggest risk in Ireland
Housing order cuts risk of further spread by ‘as much as 90 %’, says association
Holly Cairns on her struggles with the Dáil commute and childcare: ‘It is difficult’
The Social Democrats leader discusses returning to work after maternity leave, political differences with Sinn Féin and how Harris is ‘fanning the flames’ on immigration
Bird flu: what the latest outbreaks mean for Christmas – and are people at risk?
Virus threatens poultry sector, with safety measures applying to ‘backyard flocks’ too
IFA urges ‘laser-like focus on biosecurity’ following second bird flu outbreak
HSE is encouraging people in contact with poultry, waterfowl or pigs to avail of the free flu vaccine to protect them
Opposition to Mercosur trade deal waning as crunch EU vote approaches
Ireland and other EU states to vote on controversial Mercosur trade deal in December
A wildlife park is shut and local farmers are nervous – how should avian flu be tackled?
Expert says prevention measures, that could include alert system and more surveillance, need to be stepped up
Agricultural Trust sees pretax losses of nearly €1.5 million amid Revenue settlement
The publisher of the Irish Farmers Journal made an €815,000 settlement with Revenue over the underpayment of taxes
Editor of Irish Farmers Journal in exit talks over major boardroom rift
Row centres on perceived overreach by board and belief it has lost sight of paper’s ethos
Farmers to land €100k average payouts as part of Shannon water pipeline deal
Water to be extracted at Parteen Basin in Co Tipperary and piped 170km to the capital
Heather Humphreys profile: Popular Fine Gael matriarch is no stranger to controversy but has broad appeal
Monaghan Presbyterian’s work as minister for rural and community development seen as her greatest strength as presidential candidate
Proposed €2tn EU budget would increase funding for defence
Controversial overhaul would roll Cap farm subsidies into national funding pots
Cattle prices rise by almost half in past year, CSO figures show
Market for beef and cattle buoyant amid lower supply to market, says IFA livestock chairman
Heat wave advice: How to look after your pet, garden and family in the hot weather
Among experts’ tips are to walk your dog in the morning, keep hydrated, but never water plants in middle of the day
Chinese diplomats and Barbados ambassadors: Who have Irish MEPs been meeting?
Tech, pharma and farming lobbyists all busy meeting Irish MEPs, logs show
Farmers protest in Dublin over EU plans to merge Cap budget into single fund
Farmers warn funding could be stripped back over years as it will not be ring-fenced
Bovine TB Q&A: What is it and why is incidence of the disease increasing on Irish farms?
The Department of Agriculture is holding an emergency meeting today to address rising levels of the disease
From Kerrygold butter to whiskey: The Irish businesses in the firing line of Trump’s tariffs
Ireland’s dairy and alcohol sectors are cautiously optimistic they can ride out Trump turmoil and reach new markets
Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trail
Attempts to compulsorily purchase land from local farmers for trail will be resisted, says IFA
Ireland and Trump’s tariffs: From pharma to booze – how will our prices, jobs and economy be hit?
Cost of living could be in the firing line and a significant number of jobs could be affected
Gardaí ‘keeping open mind’ over missing farmer in Co Kerry
Mike Gaine’s disappearance last Thursday regarded as ‘very unusual’, with his home and vehicles forensically examined
Over 60,000 birds to be slaughtered after suspected avian flu case detected in Co Tyrone
Housing orders for poultry and captive birds to come into effect across Ireland from midnight
Storm Éowyn: More than 130,000 customers still without electricity, ESB says
Galway GP has to dispose of vaccines due to power outages as many could be without electricity into next week
Government will oppose Mercosur trade deal over threat to Irish farming interests
Farmers’ groups urge Micheál Martin and Simon Harris not to waver from their election stance on ‘sell-out’ pact
If the unholy alliance of farm bodies and industry is successful in its lobbying, the price will be our rivers and lakes
When a tribunal of inquiry is eventually set up, hopefully it will ask the right questions this time
What’s wool worth? ‘It’s an incredible product - natural, low carbon, biodegradable’
Mayo sheep farmer David Heraty sees an opportunity for rejuvenation in the industry beyond high-end clothing
Farmers should not be ‘penalised’ by residential zoned land tax, Taoiseach says
Simon Harris confirms that tax, which was due to kick in next year, has been deferred
‘Sharp increase’ in prevalence of blackleg seen in cattle postmortems
The factors behind the large outbreaks are unclear, but prevention is through vaccines, the agriculture department said
Ways to ease impact of residential zoned land tax on farmers set to be considered before budget
Minister for Agriculture pushing for resolution on issue that IFA and rural TDs say will pose significant difficulties for farmers
Irish farmers see income drop sharply in 2023, notes Teagasc survey
Average family farm income hit its lowest level in over a decade at less than €20,000, IFA says
Row between Coalition Ministers over suspension of €12m straw scheme
Minister of State Martin Heydon said move by Minister Charlie McConalogue with harvest under way has thrown plans of many farmers into disarray
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