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Farmers on alert as waterlogged soils disrupt fieldwork
Widespread soil saturation and waterlogging are creating challenges for farmers nationwide. Met Éireann today (Thursday, October 15) also warned that “moderately drained soils in the west and north-west and poorly drained soils nationwide are waterlogged”. Soil moisture deficits (SMDs) are generally ranging from -10mm to 2mm. The national forecaster warned of outbreaks of rain today, with uncertainty in the forecast from Tuesday.
Court hears case concerning alleged damage to 10 round bales
West Clare farmer avoids custody after agreeing to bail condition
New chair appointed at North Cork Creameries
Gerald Burns was last night (Wednesday, October 14) elected as the new chair of North Cork Creameries.
Heydon promotes Irish agri-food trade during trip to Sweden
Sweden is Ireland’s largest export market in the Nordic region
EU farm orgs sound the alarm in ‘declaration’ to defend CAP amid budget talks
Farm leaders warned that decisions on the future CAP will determine Europe’s ability to feed its citizens
Tractor driver in Kildare fined €120 for mobile phone use
A tractor driver has been handed a €120 fine and three penalty points for using a mobile phone while driving in Kildare
Healy-Rae: ‘Money announced for fuel should be spent on fuel’
TD Michael Healy-Rae has expressed disappointment after confirmation that the Fuel Income Support Scheme will not reopen to new applicants
Ireland eats more meat as production and exports fall
A new report today shows poultry accounted for 52% of a person’s annual meat consumption in Ireland during 2025.
What does grass-fed mean to international customers?
‘The beauty, I suppose, of our grass-fed position or our grass-fed offering is it can mean many good things to many different people’ #collab #bordbia
Biomethane industry calls for ‘coherent’ policy
Biomethane industry representatives have jointly welcomed progress on capital grants – but have called for ‘investment certainty and coherent policy’
Dead mice and cockroach infestation shut food businesses
Dead mice, cockroach infestations and serious hygiene failures were among the reasons 12 food
IT issues still impacting DAFM’s ACRES NPI system
The issue that has arisen now is impacting a small number of applicants that transitioned to registered farm partnerships
Milk culturing: Essential for mastitis control or costly step?
Milk culturing may cost you up to €30 per sample
How two Antrim farmers are making livestock management simpler
What started with frustration over paperwork on their own family farms has grown into a livestock
Mart report: Farmer activity up at Ennis weanling sale
The report also noted a “huge mix” of dairy types and continentals in the runner rings
Over 4 million bluetongue vaccine doses supplied to vets across Ireland
DAFM has advised farmers that if they suspect that an animal could have bluetongue they should isolate the animal indoors immediately
New programme launched to combat Johne’s disease on Irish farms
A new programme aimed at the control of Johne’s disease on Irish farms has been launched by Animal Health Ireland
Watch: DAFM staff on picket line outside Dublin HQ
Staff from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) joined thousands of public
Heydon: Payment delays ‘unnecessary burden’ on farmers
‘It is deeply regrettable that farmers will see delays to their payments due to the refusal of a derogation requested by my department’
Call for hedgerow quality payments for farmers in next CAP
Should farmers be better rewarded for having quality hedgerows on their land?
Beef processor invests £15m to upgrade production process
Foyle Food Group, a major beef processor, has announced a £15 million investment today (Wednesday,
TD demands answers on 11-day delay to farm payments
Independent TD Carol Nolan said she is seeking ‘clarification’ on the farm scheme payments delay
Milking parlour shed refused planning permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála
Why did An Taisce object to planning permission for a Co.Donegal agricultural shed?
ABP initiative to support young NI farmer suppliers
ABP has announced an initiative intended to support young farmers within its Northern Irish supply
Recall issued for two porridge products over flour beetles risk
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall of two porridge products due to the possible presence of flour beetles
Fears farmers may see negative credit rating from payment delays
The INHFA has joined with other farm organisations in sharply criticising delays to scheme payments to farmers
Deadline extended for submission of ACRES 2026 NPI applications
The deadline for the submission of 2026 Non-Productive Investments (NPIs) under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) has been extended.
Suspect bluetongue cases under investigation in NI
Two suspect cases of bluetongue are currently under investigation in Northern Ireland. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) told Agriland that samples have been sent to the laboratory for testing. Further details on the locations or the animals involved have not been confirmed. DAERA said no cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in Northern Ireland to date this year.
One day left for farmers to declare fertiliser closing stocks
A ‘nil’ declaration must also be made where no fertiliser stock is on hand
Macra condemns ‘shock’ payments delay and calls for DAFM action
‘It beggars belief that one day of strike action can delay payments by 11 days’
Watch: Milk suppliers look inside Tirlán’s €400m Belview plant
1 billion litres of milk is processed on the Belview site annually
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