Minister for Agriculture

Tillage farmers will know 'very soon' on SIM approval

Tillage farmers are awaiting confirmation of acceptance into the Straw Incorporation Measure as many are set to begin harvesting winter barley in the coming days.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Tillage farmers will know 'very soon' on SIM approval

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€145,000 allocated for projects to promote forestry

€145,000 allocated for projects to promote forestry

NEWS 1 July 2026

Call for proposals to cut emissions from dairy and beef sectors

Call for proposals to cut emissions from dairy and beef sectors

NEWS 30 June 2026

Under-spend money could help to cover 2026 SIM applications

Under-spend money could help to cover 2026 SIM applications

Under-spend money could help to cover 2026 SIM applications

NEWS 30 June 2026

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

Next CAP must have balance between commonality and flexibility - Hansen

NEWS 27 June 2026

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IFA claims Bord Bia has lost credibility with farmers on standards

IFA claims Bord Bia has lost credibility with farmers on standards

The IFA national council is calling for a full review of Bord Bia’s Origin Green scheme as a matter of urgency.

NEWS 15 June 2026

First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

The BioScaleUp bio-based economy demonstration initiative has received co-funding of €9.7m through the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Just Transition Fund.

RENEWABLES 15 June 2026

No planned mart closures due to high temperatures

No planned mart closures due to high temperatures

Met Éireann has forecast temperatures of up to 30°C on Thursday, with a high temperature yellow weather warning in place until Friday.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Irish whiskey consultation opens

Irish whiskey consultation opens

Currently, Irish grain is not required to be used to produce Irish whiskey.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Ministers warn farmers to protect themselves and animals during hot weather

Ministers warn farmers to protect themselves and animals during hot weather

With a level orange fire risk warning in place, all landowners and managers are also being urged to be vigilant to all fire activity and should cooperate with all requests regarding fire safety.

NEWS 15 June 2026

EU seeks €540m to tackle cost of fertiliser

EU seeks €540m to tackle cost of fertiliser

Minister Heydon has said that plans to put EU crisis funds on the table for farmers leaves him with a 'number of different options' to help counteract high fertiliser costs.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Minister indicates Fuel Support Scheme could pay more than 20c/l

Minister indicates Fuel Support Scheme could pay more than 20c/l

Level of applications received for the €85m farmer and agri contractor fuel scheme could facilitate a payment rate of more than the 20c/l initially announced.

NEWS 15 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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