Aidan O'Brien

Farmers should be paid for nature restoration measures says minister

Farmers will hopefully be “biting our hands off” to get into such schemes, said Minister for State Christopher O’Sullivan.

NEWS 22 February 2026

Farmers should be paid for nature restoration measures says minister

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O'Mara declines to comment on Teagasc's intentions around Leenane farm

O'Mara declines to comment on Teagasc's intentions around Leenane farm

NEWS 19 February 2026

Crackdown on bogus slurry exports

Crackdown on bogus slurry exports

NEWS 18 February 2026

Milk price slide not curbing investment

Milk price slide not curbing investment

Milk price slide not curbing investment

NEWS 18 February 2026

Urgent overhaul of TAMS application process needed, says leading planner

Urgent overhaul of TAMS application process needed, says leading planner

Urgent overhaul of TAMS application process needed, says leading planner

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Department zones in on slurry movements

Department zones in on slurry movements

Cavan-based consultant Tom Canning has urged colleagues to be vigilant for fictitious slurry movements.

NEWS 11 February 2026

New organic sheep group established in the west

New organic sheep group established in the west

The Western Organics Producer Organisation Group aims to improve market access for organic lamb and enhance the bargaining power of organic farmers.

NEWS 11 February 2026

69 farmers cited for 'inappropriately' spreading slurry

69 farmers cited for 'inappropriately' spreading slurry

Sixty-eight of the 69 farmers identified received direct payment penalties as a consequence of their actions.

NEWS 11 February 2026

ACA warns of serious future slurry problems

ACA warns of serious future slurry problems

Cavan-based adviser Tom Canning said slurry storage was the most critical concern facing farmers at the moment, particularly those in the south and the east.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Straw trade remains in the doldrums despite weeks of bad weather

Straw trade remains in the doldrums despite weeks of bad weather

Demand for straw remains muted, despite the recent atrocious weather conditions.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Teagasc to scale back Signpost Programme

Teagasc to scale back Signpost Programme

The move is being blamed on increased budgetary pressures on the State body.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Postal problems hit BVD and genotyping schemes

Postal problems hit BVD and genotyping schemes

Farmers claimed samples that were sent for the NGP and the BVD programme have still not arrived at labs for processing up to three weeks after being posted.

NEWS 11 February 2026

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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