Minister for Agriculture

O’Mara reappointed for second five-year term as director of Teagasc

Professor O’Mara will continue to lead Teagasc until October 2031.

NEWS 1 October 2026

O’Mara reappointed for second five-year term as director of Teagasc

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Meetings of the minds

Meetings of the minds

DEALER 30 September 2026

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

NEWS 30 September 2026

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

NEWS 30 September 2026

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

Minister criticised for ‘wrong’ CAP comments that bring ‘false hope’

LETTERS 29 September 2026

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Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

The original closing date for slurry spreading on 1 October has been extended by one week in response to exceptional weather conditions.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Heydon appeared to 'throw in towel' on increased CAP budget – Kenny

Heydon appeared to 'throw in towel' on increased CAP budget – Kenny

The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture said that farmers are annoyed that the Minister for Agriculture is accepting that the CAP budget will be cut by €100bn.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Cork woman among Europe’s best organic farmers

Cork woman among Europe’s best organic farmers

Organic suckler and beef farmer Kay O'Sullivan is one of three shortlisted for the best female organic farmer award in Europe.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Just over a quarter of farmers view Minister Heydon favourably

Just over a quarter of farmers view Minister Heydon favourably

Twenty-one months into the job, Minister Martin Heydon is witnessing a low rating among suckler farmers in particular.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

Sinn Féin's leader has been critical of Minister Martin Heydon's handling of CAP reform, claiming that he appears confused around his role.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Tánaiste hints at favourable tax measures for generational renewal in Budget 27

Tánaiste hints at favourable tax measures for generational renewal in Budget 27

Additionally, the Minister for Agriculture said he is determined to make progress on the tax side of things in the upcoming budget for 2027.

NEWS 15 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 15 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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