Sheep
A dead ram in Co. Wexford has tested PCR positive for bluetongue virus, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed.
Schemes
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued over €182 million this week in various farm scheme payments.
Solar
DAFM has proposed sharing data with SEAI to prevent farmers receiving double funding for solar installations.
Beef
The 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme worth €28 million will close soon for applications.
News
Three suspect animals in three separate herds have tested positive for bluetongue virus (BTV-3), it was confirmed today (September 17).
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) received over 3,900 applications from farmers applied for tranche 13 of TAMS.
Agri Politics
Farmers have been asked for submissions and views regarding on-farm investments supported under CAP, TAMS and potential new investments.
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said progress on reducing bovine TB means eradication of the disease here is once again possible.
Dairy
DAFM has confirmed that interim bovine nitrogen and phosphorus statements are now available.
The deadline for the female entrepreneurs in rural areas to apply for latest cycle of the ACORNS programme falls this week.
Bluetongue
A second case of bluetongue being identified this week will prompt concern amongst Irish livestock farmers of its spread.
A second case of bluetongue has been identified in Ireland in 2026, after an unvaccinated cow developed clinical signs including abortion.
Rural Life
An Garda Síochána, supported by Europol, has taken part in a major European operation targeting a horse trafficking network.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) scorecards.
Farmers are being urged to be vigilant for bluetongue as an investigation continues into the recent case in Co. Wexford
Fertiliser
It must be ensured that new fertiliser supports do not "discriminate against smaller farmers", the ICSA has said.
The ICMSA has urged for "more energy" from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on bluetongue vaccination.
The annual declaration for the conservation of rare breeds under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) can now be completed for 2025.
As the weather cools, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has shared advice for sheep farmers this autumn.
As the winter months approach, farmers may be considering purchasing a generator, which can be vital equipment.
A heifer in Co. Wexford has tested positive for bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed.
Environment
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has published overview reports for each of the country's 46 river catchments.
A €3 million on-farm integrated grass biorefinery and anaerobic digestion demonstration plant has been officially launched in Co. Cork.
