Farming scheme payments to commence this week - Dept Delayed Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS) payments to farmers will "commence this week", the Department of Agriculture has confirmed. Business • 19 Oct
Farming scheme payments to commence this week - Dept Delayed Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS) payments to farmers will "commence this week", the Department of Agriculture has confirmed. Business • 19 Oct
Banks reopen Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme The three main Irish banks said they have reopened applications under Phase 2 of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland's (SBCI) Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme. Business • 14 Oct
Banks reopen Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme The three main Irish banks said they have reopened applications under Phase 2 of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland's (SBCI) Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme. Business • 14 Oct
Farming groups criticise payment delays over strikes Farming groups have called for immediate action after the Department of Agriculture this evening confirmed there will be a delay in issuing payments under the BISS and CRISS schemes. Ireland • 14 Oct
Farming groups criticise payment delays over strikes Farming groups have called for immediate action after the Department of Agriculture this evening confirmed there will be a delay in issuing payments under the BISS and CRISS schemes. Ireland • 14 Oct
Details over €46m fertiliser supports announced The Department of Agriculture has published additional detail on how €46.2m in fertiliser supports, announced in the Budget, will be distributed to farmers facing severe input cost spikes caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Ireland • 14 Oct
Details over €46m fertiliser supports announced The Department of Agriculture has published additional detail on how €46.2m in fertiliser supports, announced in the Budget, will be distributed to farmers facing severe input cost spikes caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Ireland • 14 Oct
Fisheries sector seeks EU quota access to bluefin tuna Inshore fishermen are seeking permission to commercially catch bluefin tuna in Irish waters, noting it would "make a massive difference" in coastal communities. Ireland • 12 Oct
Fisheries sector seeks EU quota access to bluefin tuna Inshore fishermen are seeking permission to commercially catch bluefin tuna in Irish waters, noting it would "make a massive difference" in coastal communities. Ireland • 12 Oct
Consumers receiving mixed messages over red meat - survey A majority of Irish adults hear conflicting messages about the role of red meat in a balanced diet, new research has found. Ireland • 12 Oct
Consumers receiving mixed messages over red meat - survey A majority of Irish adults hear conflicting messages about the role of red meat in a balanced diet, new research has found. Ireland • 12 Oct
€38m out of €100m paid out under fuel support scheme Just €38m of an allocation of €100m has been paid out under the Fuel Income Support Scheme (FISS), which has been extended until the end of year as part of the Budget. Business • 07 Oct
€38m out of €100m paid out under fuel support scheme Just €38m of an allocation of €100m has been paid out under the Fuel Income Support Scheme (FISS), which has been extended until the end of year as part of the Budget. Business • 07 Oct
Mixed reaction among farming groups to Budget measures There's been a mixed reaction from farming groups to the agricultural measures announced in Budget 2027, with the Irish Farmers' Association seeking further measures to address surging costs. Budget 2027 • 06 Oct
Mixed reaction among farming groups to Budget measures There's been a mixed reaction from farming groups to the agricultural measures announced in Budget 2027, with the Irish Farmers' Association seeking further measures to address surging costs. Budget 2027 • 06 Oct
Watch: Award-winning cucumber farmer's Budget hopes Cucumber producer Shane Halpin has been reflecting on the "whirlwind" few weeks since he was crowned FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Budget 2027 • 03 Oct
Watch: Award-winning cucumber farmer's Budget hopes Cucumber producer Shane Halpin has been reflecting on the "whirlwind" few weeks since he was crowned FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Budget 2027 • 03 Oct
Kerry opens coffee extraction facility in Pennsylvania Food technology and ingredients company Kerry Group has officially opened its new coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - its first manufacturing site in the US state. Business • 01 Oct
Kerry opens coffee extraction facility in Pennsylvania Food technology and ingredients company Kerry Group has officially opened its new coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - its first manufacturing site in the US state. Business • 01 Oct
Difficult to see how forest targets can be reached - C&AG The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) has determined that the shortfall for Ireland's annual targets for afforestation "is so significant that it is difficult to see how the gap will be addressed under the current programme". Business • 30 Sep
Difficult to see how forest targets can be reached - C&AG The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) has determined that the shortfall for Ireland's annual targets for afforestation "is so significant that it is difficult to see how the gap will be addressed under the current programme". Business • 30 Sep
Growers paid over the odds to water crops in July, August Some vegetable growers had to pay nine times the normal amount to water their crops during this summer's drought conditions, a new report by Teagasc has found. Business • 24 Sep
Growers paid over the odds to water crops in July, August Some vegetable growers had to pay nine times the normal amount to water their crops during this summer's drought conditions, a new report by Teagasc has found. Business • 24 Sep
Annual revenues at Origin Enterprises edge higher International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported higher operating profits and revenues for the year to the end of July despite what it called a challenging operating backdrop. Business • 22 Sep
Annual revenues at Origin Enterprises edge higher International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported higher operating profits and revenues for the year to the end of July despite what it called a challenging operating backdrop. Business • 22 Sep
Ploughing Championships moving to Co Kildare next year The National Ploughing Championships will take place in Rathangan, Co Kildare, next year. Leinster • 18 Sep
Ploughing Championships moving to Co Kildare next year The National Ploughing Championships will take place in Rathangan, Co Kildare, next year. Leinster • 18 Sep
'Money is there' to support farmers - EU Commissioner The EU Commissioner for Agriculture has said he is confident that the "money is there" to maintain the current level of financial support for the bloc's farmer. Europe • 18 Sep
'Money is there' to support farmers - EU Commissioner The EU Commissioner for Agriculture has said he is confident that the "money is there" to maintain the current level of financial support for the bloc's farmer. Europe • 18 Sep
Offaly's economy showcased at Ploughing Championships More than 275,000 people are expected to have attended the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan by their conclusion today. Leinster • 17 Sep
Offaly's economy showcased at Ploughing Championships More than 275,000 people are expected to have attended the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan by their conclusion today. Leinster • 17 Sep
Almost 60,000 farms now have access to NBI network National Broadband Ireland said today that 59,137 farms in its rollout area can now access high-speed fibre broadband, with 26,247 already connected . Business • 15 Sep
Almost 60,000 farms now have access to NBI network National Broadband Ireland said today that 59,137 farms in its rollout area can now access high-speed fibre broadband, with 26,247 already connected . Business • 15 Sep
What to expect at the National Ploughing Championships Up to 80,000 people are expected to attend the opening day of this year's National Ploughing Championships (NPC) in Screggan, Co Offaly today. Agriculture • 15 Sep
What to expect at the National Ploughing Championships Up to 80,000 people are expected to attend the opening day of this year's National Ploughing Championships (NPC) in Screggan, Co Offaly today. Agriculture • 15 Sep
250,000 due to attend National Ploughing Championships Around a quarter of a million people are expected to attend this year's National Ploughing Championships, which got under way in Screggan, Co Offaly today. Agriculture • 15 Sep
250,000 due to attend National Ploughing Championships Around a quarter of a million people are expected to attend this year's National Ploughing Championships, which got under way in Screggan, Co Offaly today. Agriculture • 15 Sep
Searches in Ireland targeting horse trafficking network Searches have been carried out by gardaí as part of an international enforcement operation targeting a horse trafficking network. Ireland • 10 Sep
Searches in Ireland targeting horse trafficking network Searches have been carried out by gardaí as part of an international enforcement operation targeting a horse trafficking network. Ireland • 10 Sep
Glanbia's CFO Garvey to retire after 13 years in the job Nutrition supplement maker Glanbia said today that its Chief Financial Officer Mark Garvey plans to retire from the group after 13 years in the job. Business • 10 Sep
Glanbia's CFO Garvey to retire after 13 years in the job Nutrition supplement maker Glanbia said today that its Chief Financial Officer Mark Garvey plans to retire from the group after 13 years in the job. Business • 10 Sep
Dutch to fine Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves The Dutch Food and Safety Authority has announced that it will impose fines on four Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves to the Netherlands. Europe • 10 Sep
Dutch to fine Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves The Dutch Food and Safety Authority has announced that it will impose fines on four Irish carriers transporting unweaned calves to the Netherlands. Europe • 10 Sep
IFA wants Brazilian beef recalled from cold stores The Irish Farmers' Association has delivered letters to Bord Bia, the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture in a bid to have any supplies of Brazilian beef in cold stores recalled on public health grounds. Ireland • 09 Sep
IFA wants Brazilian beef recalled from cold stores The Irish Farmers' Association has delivered letters to Bord Bia, the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture in a bid to have any supplies of Brazilian beef in cold stores recalled on public health grounds. Ireland • 09 Sep
Farmers advised to prepare for severe swings in weather Irish farmers are facing more extreme weather swings amid new risks to Ireland's food supply, according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. Climate Change • 09 Sep
Farmers advised to prepare for severe swings in weather Irish farmers are facing more extreme weather swings amid new risks to Ireland's food supply, according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. Climate Change • 09 Sep
Farmers promised flexibility but no new money at meeting European farmers have been promised flexibility but no new money to help cope with the effects of record-breaking droughts and heatwaves this summer. EU Presidency • 08 Sep
Farmers promised flexibility but no new money at meeting European farmers have been promised flexibility but no new money to help cope with the effects of record-breaking droughts and heatwaves this summer. EU Presidency • 08 Sep
