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Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Farmers who wish to appeal the categorisation must provide organic matter soil samples and a detailed report, including geotagged photos and soil profile information, from a FAS adviser.

NEWS 28 July 2025

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Pig slaughterings up over 10% this June

Pig slaughterings up over 10% this June

NEWS 28 July 2025

Average dairy income to reach €140,000, new report finds

Average dairy income to reach €140,000, new report finds

NEWS 28 July 2025

Dog control funding must be secured in budget – IFA

Dog control funding must be secured in budget – IFA

Dog control funding must be secured in budget – IFA

NEWS 28 July 2025

€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

€2.50/kg for Galway wool for fifth year running

NEWS 25 July 2025

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Bluetongue found in two cattle and two sheep in England

Bluetongue found in two cattle and two sheep in England

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed these cases, which are the first of the 2025-2026 vector season when the risk of transmission is high.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

Figures provided by the Department showed that up until Wednesday 7 July, 527 cattle have been seized across the country under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.

NEWS 9 July 2025

The latest movement regulations for breeding sheep

The latest movement regulations for breeding sheep

With a heightened risk of bluetongue virus putting a spotlight on movements, the Department of Agriculture outlines the latest rules and regulations for breeding sheep.

SHEEP BREEDING 9 July 2025

ICSA slams lamb price cuts by factories

ICSA slams lamb price cuts by factories

“Confidence is evaporating, and this kind of price cutting could well be the final nail in the coffin for many,” ICSA sheep chair Willie Shaw has said.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Calls for stricter dog owner rules to combat sheep worrying

Calls for stricter dog owner rules to combat sheep worrying

There was a general agreement from attendees that further funding and powers should be given to both An Garda Síochána and county dog wardens.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Why subsidy became a dirty word in New Zealand

Why subsidy became a dirty word in New Zealand

Nuffield scholar Nick Cotter details his two weeks in New Zealand, learning how the country came to a zero subsidy system and is now combatting rapidly rising multi-active anthelmintic resistance.

FEATURE 9 July 2025

That's an idea of shear craic

That's an idea of shear craic

50 hours of shear craic in Dingle mart last weekend saw local farmer and shearer James O’Connor shearing a remarkable 2,021 sheep in 50 hours.

NEWS 9 July 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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