Environment
Climate mitigation risks being “undermined by misuse of new approaches to methane” according to a group of international scientists.
In 2024, since 2000, the population of common bird species in the EU fell by 15.1%, and common farmland species population fell by 32.1%.
Invasive species
AFBI scientists have launched a new three-year project to protect Northern Ireland’s native ash trees from an invasive insect.
Dairy
Dairygold announced winners of Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards, recognising "high-quality milk" and "sustainable farming practices”.
Fuel
The UFU has described the decision to extend the 5p fuel duty cut and introduce a temporary reduction in red diesel duty as “positive step".
News
The FSAI has recalled a batch of Divilly Brothers ham because gluten (wheat) is not declared as an ingredient on some packs.
N.Ireland
CAFRE invites sheep farmers to apply to attend an Innovation Visit as part of the Farming for Sustainability – Innovation Scheme.
More than £380,000 has been allocated to 16 water quality projects in Northern Ireland, including 11 within the Lough Neagh catchment.
Agri-Business
A team at SETU has won a major European accolade - the 2025 Best Market Discovery Prize in the ‘Fair and Resilient Food System Mission’.
Following the rejection of "hundreds" of farmers' applications for solar PV grants under TAMS, an alternative option is being called for.
Farm Safety
Lakeland Dairies has launched a farm safety campaign to help reduce accidents and injuries on NI supplier farms over the busy summer period.
EPPO in Bucharest is leading an investigation into suspected procurement and subsidy fraud involving EU funding for small farms and farmers.
Pig/Poultry
Teagasc will host its National Layer Conference for the fourth year in a row on Wednesday (May 20) at the Hillgrove Hotel, Co. Monaghan.
Ben O’Connor, aged just 16, is making his latest creation - a piece of farm management software - available for free.
Agri Politics
Minister Martin Heydon has outlined initiatives to combat livestock worrying, including awareness campaigns and more funding for dog wardens.
Red Meat
The rise of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs is creating challenges and opportunities for red meat consumption, according to new analysis from AHDB.
Sheep
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has advised that sheep thefts should be reported “as soon as possible”.
With the silage cutting season gearing up, Teagasc shared important aspects to consider to make quality silage.
Pesticide sales in the EU reached around 316,000 tonnes, an 8% rise over the previous year, according to Eurostat.
In 2025, the EU exported €238.2 billion worth of agricultural products and imported €213.5 billion, generating a €24.7 billion surplus.
Rural Life
Organised by Meath Macra na Feirme, the Blue Jean Country Queen Festival will take place over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
Nine agri-food orgs have called on the European Parliament to recognise agri and food systems as strategic sectors within ECF.
Grass
Grassland researcher at Teagasc Grange, Dr. Peter Doyle, presented data to help producers assess the cost of feed this year.
The Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign team shared tips on protecting water quality on farms this May.
