Department of Agriculture

More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

Department data shows that Cork had the highest number of herds which have gone untested for TB, at a total of 184.

NEWS 30 September 2026

More than 1,000 herds go without TB test for past two years

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Portal open for 2026 ACRES LESS declaration

Portal open for 2026 ACRES LESS declaration

SCHEMES 30 September 2026

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

NEWS 30 September 2026

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

NEWS 25 September 2026

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

NEWS 24 September 2026

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Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

Pace of TB decline slows since June but reactors still down on 2025

New Department of Agriculture figures show some areas, such as west Co Wicklow and Co Louth, have seen an increase in disease levels.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Councillor calls for greater controls for wandering sheep on the Curragh

Councillor calls for greater controls for wandering sheep on the Curragh

A Kildare county councillor believes sheep fencing collars would be of benefit to the whole area, including farmers, residents and road users, but will require Department support.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Bluetongue confirmed in dead ram on Wexford farm as spread escalates

Bluetongue confirmed in dead ram on Wexford farm as spread escalates

The bluetongue case is the first to be confirmed in a sheep in Ireland.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

A cow can consume a toxic amount of nitrate in as little as one hour and will start to show signs shortly after, Department warns.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

Plans to use TAMS data to check farmers did not get solar grants twice

The move has been proposed to ensure farmers did not receive both Department and SEAI grants on the same solar panels.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Department seeking submissions and comments on TAMS

Department seeking submissions and comments on TAMS

Minister Heydon has launched a call for evidence on capital investments on farms supporting agriculture and land use post-CAP 2027 at the National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Last call for applications for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

Last call for applications for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

The closing date for applications is midnight this Friday, 18 September.

NEWS 14 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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