News - agriculture
New €505 million fuel support package for farmers to be unveiled next week
It will be part of the 505 million euro package set out by the Government following the nationwide fuel protests.
Apr 25, 2026 08:23
Ministers to meet with haulage and farming reps today for negotiation talks
It comes as nationwide fuel protests enter a fifth day, with around 500 of the country's 1 thousand 600 filling stations out of petrol and diesel.
Apr 11, 2026 08:21
Local TD calls for Irish cattle exports to return to normal despite bluetongue outbreak
The virus has now been detected in five herds in Co Wexford since the first confirmed case here last month.
Feb 18, 2026 10:51
Vigilance is key following Bluetongue outbreak, says IFA Chair
A case was confirmed in a cattle herd in County Wexford at the weekend.
Jan 26, 2026 18:13
Bluetongue animal case detected in Co. Wexford
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, confirmed the outbreak, saying the news is unwelcome but not surprising as the virus has been spreading across Europe, Britain and Northern Ireland.
Jan 24, 2026 11:41
EU to vote on Mercosur trade agreement in new year amid beef import concerns
If passed, the deal will allow 99,000 tonnes carcass weight of beef from South America enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate of 7.5 per cent.
Jan 1, 2026 14:39
Over €345,000 allocated to local animal welfare charities
Minister of Agriculture, Martin Heydon says the fund is in recognition of excellent work and the challenges faced by the charities and is the highest ever awarded under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme.
Dec 14, 2025 16:06
Ireland's Nitrates Derogation secured until 2029, says Minister
Local MEP Ciaran Mullooly, however, says continued uncertainty is unfair on farmers.
Dec 9, 2025 13:28
Local Sinn Féin TD says answers are needed over Mercosur deal
Sinn Féin previously brought a private members' motion in the Dáil.
Nov 28, 2025 08:45
No nitrates derogation announcement imminent, says Minister
The derogation gives farmers permission to exceed standard limits of livestock manure nitrogen per hectare.
Nov 6, 2025 13:04
Government under fire for its approach to agriculture in Budget
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny says questions still remain over proposed Mercusor Trade Deal.
Oct 7, 2025 17:34
Farmers concerned Bord na Móna bog works will flood lands
A public meeting was held last night in Ballyleague.
Jul 23, 2025 08:14
Claire Kerrane to be confirmed as Sinn Féin candidate in Roscommon-Galway
The Ballaghaderreen woman has been a TD since 2020, when she took the third seat in the three-seat constituency.
Sep 12, 2024 07:28
Lowest figure of fish kills recorded in Shannonside region
A new report from Inland Fisheries Ireland details the 2,107 fish kills occurring in Irish rivers and lakes from 1969 to 2022.
Aug 31, 2024 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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