Average farm income up 87% to just under €36,000 There was a substantial recovery in family farm incomes across all types of farming last year, according to a new report from Teagasc. Business • 23 Jun
Average farm income up 87% to just under €36,000 There was a substantial recovery in family farm incomes across all types of farming last year, according to a new report from Teagasc. Business • 23 Jun
Food and drink firms invested €166m in R&D in 2024 Enterprise Ireland-backed food and drinks companies invested €166m in research and development last year, according to the semi-State body. Business • 18 Jun
Food and drink firms invested €166m in R&D in 2024 Enterprise Ireland-backed food and drinks companies invested €166m in research and development last year, according to the semi-State body. Business • 18 Jun
Kinsale locals to submit petition against mussel farm More than 3,000 people have signed a petition objecting to the granting of planning permission for a mussel farm in Kinsale, Co Cork. Munster • 14 Jun
Kinsale locals to submit petition against mussel farm More than 3,000 people have signed a petition objecting to the granting of planning permission for a mussel farm in Kinsale, Co Cork. Munster • 14 Jun
Origin Enterprises' nine month revenues up 4.1% International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported group revenue year to date of €1.59 billion, up 4.1% year-on-year. Business • 12 Jun
Origin Enterprises' nine month revenues up 4.1% International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported group revenue year to date of €1.59 billion, up 4.1% year-on-year. Business • 12 Jun
IRHA calls for tractor ban on motorways The Irish Road Haulage Association has called for a ban on tractors and "slow moving vehicles" from using the country's motorway network due to safety concerns. Ireland • 26 May
IRHA calls for tractor ban on motorways The Irish Road Haulage Association has called for a ban on tractors and "slow moving vehicles" from using the country's motorway network due to safety concerns. Ireland • 26 May
Teagasc award winner 'trying to do good for nature' Waterford dairy farmer Kate Curran has been announced as the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2024 award. Agribusiness • 23 May
Teagasc award winner 'trying to do good for nature' Waterford dairy farmer Kate Curran has been announced as the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2024 award. Agribusiness • 23 May
O'Sullivan new CEO of Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op Society Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Operative Society has announced dairy processing executive Eamon O'Sullivan as its new CEO. Business • 22 May
O'Sullivan new CEO of Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op Society Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Operative Society has announced dairy processing executive Eamon O'Sullivan as its new CEO. Business • 22 May
Seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024 A Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) report has found the value of Ireland's seafood economy increased to €1.24 billion last year, an increase of 4% compared to 2023. Ireland • 20 May
Seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024 A Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) report has found the value of Ireland's seafood economy increased to €1.24 billion last year, an increase of 4% compared to 2023. Ireland • 20 May
14% of food suppliers faced unfair trading - survey One in seven agri-food suppliers has faced unfair trading practices by a buyer or retailer, according to a new survey by An Rialálaí Agraibhia, the Agri-Food Regulator. Business • 20 May
14% of food suppliers faced unfair trading - survey One in seven agri-food suppliers has faced unfair trading practices by a buyer or retailer, according to a new survey by An Rialálaí Agraibhia, the Agri-Food Regulator. Business • 20 May
Farming groups protest in Dublin over CAP proposals Around 50 farmers took part in a demonstration outside the European Commission offices in Dublin, to warn against stripping away the CAP budget in favour of a single-fund approach to the EU budget. Ireland • 20 May
Farming groups protest in Dublin over CAP proposals Around 50 farmers took part in a demonstration outside the European Commission offices in Dublin, to warn against stripping away the CAP budget in favour of a single-fund approach to the EU budget. Ireland • 20 May
Ifac agrees deal for Kilkenny's Coughlan Carroll & Co Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm ifac has announced a deal to buy Kilkenny-based Coughlan Carroll & Co. Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors. Business • 19 May
Ifac agrees deal for Kilkenny's Coughlan Carroll & Co Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm ifac has announced a deal to buy Kilkenny-based Coughlan Carroll & Co. Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors. Business • 19 May
Grazing cattle used for airport biodiversity project Grazing cattle have been used for the first time on airport-owned land in Ireland, as part of the initial phase of the Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project. Munster • 19 May
Grazing cattle used for airport biodiversity project Grazing cattle have been used for the first time on airport-owned land in Ireland, as part of the initial phase of the Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project. Munster • 19 May
Thousands flock to Balmoral Show in Lisburn Sunny weather helped to draw large crowds to Northern Ireland's biggest agricultural show which has opened to the public. Ulster • 14 May
Thousands flock to Balmoral Show in Lisburn Sunny weather helped to draw large crowds to Northern Ireland's biggest agricultural show which has opened to the public. Ulster • 14 May
Dept proposes number of measures to tackle bovine TB More information on a herd's risk category, mandatory blood testing in larger herds, and pre-movement testing are among the fresh measures proposed by the Government to better prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). Agriculture • 08 May
Dept proposes number of measures to tackle bovine TB More information on a herd's risk category, mandatory blood testing in larger herds, and pre-movement testing are among the fresh measures proposed by the Government to better prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). Agriculture • 08 May
Govt pushing for 'straightforward measures' in CAP talks Measures to ensure a more straightforward and flexible system are among the priorities for the Irish Government while negotiating the EU's next Common Agricultural Policy. Ireland • 06 May
Govt pushing for 'straightforward measures' in CAP talks Measures to ensure a more straightforward and flexible system are among the priorities for the Irish Government while negotiating the EU's next Common Agricultural Policy. Ireland • 06 May
EU wins post-Brexit fishing row with Britain The European Union has today won a landmark case against Britain at the world's oldest arbitration body over post-Brexit rights to fish sandeels, a tiny North Sea species. Business • 02 May
EU wins post-Brexit fishing row with Britain The European Union has today won a landmark case against Britain at the world's oldest arbitration body over post-Brexit rights to fish sandeels, a tiny North Sea species. Business • 02 May
Coillte says level of damage from Storm Éowyn to top €60m Coillte has said Storm Éowyn in January caused "unprecedented" levels of damage to its estate at an estimated cost of over €60m. Business • 02 May
Coillte says level of damage from Storm Éowyn to top €60m Coillte has said Storm Éowyn in January caused "unprecedented" levels of damage to its estate at an estimated cost of over €60m. Business • 02 May
Kerry Group's first quarter revenues up by 6.3% Irish food ingredients multinational Kerry Group has reported a 6.3% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 and said it was maintaining its full year constant currency earnings per share guidance growth of 7% to 11%. Business • 01 May
Kerry Group's first quarter revenues up by 6.3% Irish food ingredients multinational Kerry Group has reported a 6.3% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 and said it was maintaining its full year constant currency earnings per share guidance growth of 7% to 11%. Business • 01 May
Glanbia shares jump after 'better than feared' Q1 Shares in nutrition supplement maker Glanbia jumped over 12% today after analysts pointed to a "better than feared" first quarter performance that allowed the Irish group to maintain its full year earnings guidance. Business • 30 Apr
Glanbia shares jump after 'better than feared' Q1 Shares in nutrition supplement maker Glanbia jumped over 12% today after analysts pointed to a "better than feared" first quarter performance that allowed the Irish group to maintain its full year earnings guidance. Business • 30 Apr
Poultry order issued over bird flu risk to be lifted The Department of Agriculture has announced it is lifting the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds that was in place due to the risk of avian influenza, or bird flu. Ireland • 29 Apr
Poultry order issued over bird flu risk to be lifted The Department of Agriculture has announced it is lifting the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds that was in place due to the risk of avian influenza, or bird flu. Ireland • 29 Apr
Low supply among issues driving up price of farmland Low supply, increasing demand from dairy farmers and issues around succession were the main factors driving up the price of agricultural land last year, according to a report. Ireland • 29 Apr
Low supply among issues driving up price of farmland Low supply, increasing demand from dairy farmers and issues around succession were the main factors driving up the price of agricultural land last year, according to a report. Ireland • 29 Apr
Pre-tax profits surge 48.5% to €8.27m at Liffey Mills Pre-tax profits at the operator of the chain of agri-superstores Liffey Mills last year increased by 48.5% to €8.27m. Business • 24 Apr
Pre-tax profits surge 48.5% to €8.27m at Liffey Mills Pre-tax profits at the operator of the chain of agri-superstores Liffey Mills last year increased by 48.5% to €8.27m. Business • 24 Apr
Aldi extends partnership with Sunglow in €14m investment Aldi and Sunglow Nurseries have announced the extension of their partnership with a new five year contract worth almost €14m to the Rush, Co Dublin-based business. Business • 24 Apr
Aldi extends partnership with Sunglow in €14m investment Aldi and Sunglow Nurseries have announced the extension of their partnership with a new five year contract worth almost €14m to the Rush, Co Dublin-based business. Business • 24 Apr
Revenues and profits increase at Cork's Carbery Group Carbery Group, the West Cork based ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer, has reported higher revenues and operating profits for the year to the end of December. Business • 23 Apr
Revenues and profits increase at Cork's Carbery Group Carbery Group, the West Cork based ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer, has reported higher revenues and operating profits for the year to the end of December. Business • 23 Apr
FRS Co-Op launches sustainability strategy Social enterprise co-operative FRS Co-op has launched a new sustainability strategy committing to cut carbon emissions by 20% and landfill waste by half by 2030. Business • 23 Apr
FRS Co-Op launches sustainability strategy Social enterprise co-operative FRS Co-op has launched a new sustainability strategy committing to cut carbon emissions by 20% and landfill waste by half by 2030. Business • 23 Apr
