Agri Politics
Financial supports for tillage farmers need to be "targeted at the cereal grower who needs it the most" according to minister.
Agri-Business
A reduction in the flat-rate scheme for farmers is "unfair" and hits small farmers hardest, the leader of Independent Ireland has warned.
Opinion
Budget 2026 has revealed what the current government really thinks about Irish agriculture.....not a lot really.
Environment
A fund which provides direct financial support for water quality projects has opened today (Monday, October 13) for applications
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he has "prioritised" the nitrates directive and acknowledeged the challenges facing the tillage sector.
Tillage
Farm organisations are expecting to meet agriculture minister, Martin Heydon shortly to discuss the details of a new tillage support package.
The government has been urged to "present a plan B" for farmers as uncertainty continues over the future of the nitrates derogation.
Rural Life
A farmer who had 14 TB reactors suffered a "loss of €15,000" because of the current TB compensation system according to a senator.
Irish Rural Link (IRL), the national network representing the interests of rural communities says...
DAFM plans to carry out a "lean review" next year to improve the management and administration of the TB programme.
The minister has said that the allocation of at least €50 million for tillage is a "starting point" for his intentions during his tenure.
In Ireland, there is a carbon tax on all fuel supplied. The tax is based on the amount of carbon...
Ciaran Mullooly has said the government's response in Budget 2026 to key agriculture sectors in crisis is "wholly inadequate."
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed an...
The IFA Grain Committee chair has said that the €50 million earmarked for tillage farmers in Budget 2026 is "a help for a sector in crisis".
Forestry
Minister of State, Michael Healy-Rae, has said new measures in Budget 2026 will deliver a €5 million budget boost for Forestry in Ireland
Bord Bia will once again see an increase in its State funding following the announcement of Budget 2026 yesterday (Tuesday, October 7).
Sinn Féin's spokesperson on agriculture has claimed that Budget 2026, which was announced yesterday will leave farmers "out of pocket".
The ICSA said Budget 2026 does not go far enough to deal with the "real pressures facing beef, sheep, suckler, and tillage farmers".
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) said Budget 2026 is "a missed opportunity" to help the suckler and sheep sectors.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that the farming measures in Budget 2026 announced...
Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary has today (Tuesday, October 7) confirmed a social...
Podcast
In this special episode of AgriFocus, we are joined by Alison McHugh, EY Ireland tax partner and head of private client services, to take a look at key measures announced today in Budget 2026. Alison highlights what could benefit farmers particularly in relation to four agri tax reliefs that were due to expire in 2025 and which have now been extended out to 2029. One of these is the 100% Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty Relief which is valued at around €20 million annually. Go beyond the headlines with our podcast series – AgriFocus – where we take a closer...
