Martin Heydon

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Sixth infection found in a bovine which "had been in a number of counties during the possible infection period", Minister confirms.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

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Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

NEWS 17 February 2026

Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

OPINION 14 February 2026

IFA marches on with protest at Bord Bia

IFA marches on with protest at Bord Bia

IFA marches on with protest at Bord Bia

NEWS 13 February 2026

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

NEWS 12 February 2026

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Second window opened for the ACRES landscape actions

Second window opened for the ACRES landscape actions

The closing date for applications has not been set, with the Department saying that it will be advised in due course.

SCHEMES 7 February 2026

IFA and Bord Bia at odds over who's not talking to who

IFA and Bord Bia at odds over who's not talking to who

Both the IFA and Bord Bia say that they had sought dialogue over recent days, but both also suggested that it was the opposing party which had turned the offer down.

NEWS 7 February 2026

ACRES landscape actions reopen for applications

ACRES landscape actions reopen for applications

Farmers in ACRES co-operation areas can apply for funding to implement actions that could boost their results-based payment rates.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

There have been just under 270 new farmers green-lit for organic scheme funding.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Two county councils call for Larry Murrin to leave Bord Bia

Two county councils call for Larry Murrin to leave Bord Bia

Both Carlow and Wexford county councils have passed motions asking Martin Heydon to prevail upon the Bord Bia chair to step aside.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

Minister calls stakeholder meeting over Bord Bia debacle

Minister Heydon has said that the meeting will provide an opportunity for constructive dialogue between stakeholders.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Farmers bring Bord Bia protest to Minister's office

Farmers bring Bord Bia protest to Minister's office

IFA members are protesting in Dublin, Newbridge and Naas as the Larry Murrin-Bord Bia dispute continues through the weekend.

NEWS 7 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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