News - Department of Agriculture

Enforcement operation on Roscommon farm described as 'inhumane'

Dozens of cows were destroyed by Department of Agriculture officials following animal welfare concerns at the farm.

Jul 14, 2026 12:56

The Department confirmed it carried out an 'enforcement operation' yesterday, with support and assistance from Gardaí.

Jul 11, 2026 14:45

The figures were revealed by the Department of Agriculture this week.

Nov 21, 2025 13:32

Earlier this week, the Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.

Oct 18, 2025 11:17

A status yellow high temperature warning came into affect at midday for Roscommon and Leitrim.

Jul 11, 2025 13:02

The average payment received by local farmers from the Department last year amounted to €15,800.

Apr 1, 2025 17:55

The storm, which hit the country in the final week of January, flattened 11,750 hectares of forestry in the Shannonside region.

Feb 21, 2025 18:13

101 animal welfare charities across the country are in line for funding of €6 million in Department of Agriculture funding.

Nov 8, 2024 13:54

The Department says the decision has been made due to an assessment of evidence.

Oct 4, 2023 12:52

John Sheridan was elected to the role over the weekend.

Feb 20, 2023 17:44

Almost 28 per cent of farmland is leased in Longford with 22.4 per cent rented in Leitrim.

Jan 3, 2023 13:10

The President of the Agricultural Consultants Association says farmers are keen make changed to reduce emissions and enhance water quality.

Dec 15, 2022 17:43

The IFA is also calling on the Department to ensure farmers receive payment.

Dec 13, 2022 08:28

The grants are awarded by the Department of Agriculture.

Dec 8, 2022 17:55

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