Department of Agriculture

Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

The Oireachtas agriculture committee heard that European Commission animal transport rules would prove unworkable for live exports from Ireland.

NEWS 2 April 2026

Proposed EU rules could 'end Irish live exports'

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How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

How the new TB testing regime could impact reactors

NEWS 2 April 2026

Mart throughput running 12% lower in 2026

Mart throughput running 12% lower in 2026

MARKETS 1 April 2026

‘I have not wilfully caused harm to any animal,’ jailed farmer tells court

‘I have not wilfully caused harm to any animal,’ jailed farmer tells court

‘I have not wilfully caused harm to any animal,’ jailed farmer tells court

NEWS 1 April 2026

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

NEWS 1 April 2026

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ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

ICMSA lambasts communication of TB testing changes to farmers

The ICMSA has warned that any hiccups brought about by new TB testing rules can not be blamed on farmers, due to the short window they have to get compliant.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Minister doesn't budge on reactor compensation as new TB rules draw near

Minister doesn't budge on reactor compensation as new TB rules draw near

The current reactor ceiling for pedigree cattle is set at €5,000 per head, while commercial cattle are subject to a lower ceiling of €3,000/head.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Farmers can now apply for a 2026 nitrates derogation, view 2025 bovine grassland stocking rates and declare this year's herd banding for nitrates.

NEWS 25 March 2026

What you need to know about new TB testing changes

What you need to know about new TB testing changes

Cattle farmers have been urged to familiarise themselves with updated TB testing requirements that will take effect in just two weeks.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Cattle kill down over 19% year on year

Cattle kill down over 19% year on year

The overall decline in cattle slaughtered in the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 was 19.1%.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

A dairy farmer accused of several charges of animal neglect was jailed pending trial on Thursday.

NEWS 25 March 2026

16 farmer clinics for BISS and scheme applications

16 farmer clinics for BISS and scheme applications

The clinics will provide one-to-one support to assist farmers to submit their scheme applications in advance of the 15 May 2026 deadline date

SCHEMES 25 March 2026

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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