LATEST ARTICLES
News
Heydon to meet Irish companies on last day of US trade mission
James Hanly
In collaboration with Bord Bia and Enterprise Ireland, the final leg of the visit will be in Chicago before the trade mission concludes on Saturday 12 April.
10 April 2025 News
More items now eligible for accelerated capital allowances for farm safety
Cattle crushes, calving gates, fixed sheep handling units, roller doors and yard lights are now eligible for the accelerated capital allowances.
9 April 2025 News
Farming braces for Trump's trade war
Donald Trump has started a trade war that will hit Irish farmers, agribusinesses and food exporters. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
MOST READ in this section
Markets
Factories try to pour cold water on the beef trade
News
Beef prices could be hit by new TB proposals
News
In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross
News
Mart buyers light up calf trade
News
JCB appoints fifth and final Irish agriculture dealer
US tariffs concerning – Heydon
“The work our farmers do is a key driver of our economy, particularly in the rural communities in which they are based.”
9 April 2025 News
Vista Milk research centre to recruit 130 people
VistaMilk brings together Irish research institutions with industry expertise from across the agri-food, ICT, and data science sectors.
9 April 2025 News
A very plaques welcome
The Dealer was at the launch of Vista Milk's second phase in Moorepark, where one Teagasc leader was quick to spot an opportunity.
9 April 2025 Dealer
Progress made to ‘protect’ Irish dairy and whiskey from tariffs - Harris
On Wednesday 2 April, US president Donald Trump announced 20% tariffs on American imports from the EU.
9 April 2025 News
Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon announced the reopening of the scheme, which has a budget of €25m over four years until 2027 and is co-funded by the European Union.
9 April 2025 News
Heydon wants farmer mental health to be addressed at ‘every engagement’
Martin Heydon was responding to a question from Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan in relation to available supports and programmes for farmers around mental health and well-being.
6 April 2025 News
Minister insists GAEC 2 rules are not a land designation
Minister Heydon said that if a farmer believes that a land parcel has been incorrectly included in the standard, they can appeal that decision to the Department of Agriculture.
6 April 2025 Climate and environment
Department carrying out foot-and-mouth simulation exercises
The Minister for Agriculture also said those travelling from foot-and-mouth disease-affected regions should not enter a farm for 14 days after arriving in Ireland.
5 April 2025 News
€8m biosecurity advisory service for animal health launched
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon announced €8.2m in funding for the service on Friday which will aim to support farmers to assess and implement biosecurity measures in their farms.
4 April 2025 News