Rural Life
Prof. Frank O'Mara has said that Ireland, and Europe, have to ensure part-time farmers "get a reasonable return" for their efforts.
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has provided an update on the various scheme payments issued last week.
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The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said it is focused on ensuring all valid Fuel Income Support Scheme claims are "paid in a timely manner"
Excise clearances of marked gas oil, also known as green diesel, decreased by 3% in January to April 2026 compared with January to April 2025.
Take-home grocery sales in Ireland increased by 6.3% over the four weeks to July 12, 2026 compared to the same period last year.
Countries that succeed in generational renewal in farming do not rely on one flagship measure, they build an "ecosystem", according to CEJA.
Between January and June 2026, cattle slaughterings decreased by 10.8%, figures from the CSO show.
An Irish MEP said a proposed reduction to the next CAP budget will not help address generational renewal or gender balance in farming.
BiOrbic has launched a second industry collaboration call seeking to drive research and innovation in Ireland's bioeconomy.
Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon has opened the call for applications for the ACORNS programme.
1,343 work permits were issued to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first three months of 2026.
The Fuel Income Support Scheme has "failed to recognise" periods of heaviest fuel usage, the ICMSA said.
A number of very interesting jobs are available in the agri-sector at present, including an opening for a herdsperson on a large Louth farm.
Macra has officially launched its 60th National Autumn Conference, better known as the “Rally”, which will take place in Co. Limerick.
MEP Ciaran Mullooly said he is seeking assurances, both in Ireland and at EU level, in relation to imported meat.
N.Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a booklet on farm performance in Northern Ireland.
Documents published by the Department of Finance ahead of Budget 2027 appear to pour cold water on any possible suspension of the carbon tax.
The government has been urged by Macra to "reinvest unspent farmer supports" to protect food production.
Dairy News
North Cork Creameries is to resume the discharge of "compliant treated effluent" from its wastewater treatment plant in Kanturk.
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Documents prepared for Budget 2027 have floated the idea of reducing the livestock vat rate in line with the farmer flat rate VAT addition.
When it comes to countries buying EU food and drink, quality is by far the biggest factor driving purchases, according to a new survey.
