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The report says the increase was driven by a combination of improved farm output prices, some easing in input costs, and additional CAP payments.

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

Levels of bovine tuberculosis on Irish farms have risen significantly in recent years (file pic)

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

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen said failure to increase CAP funding could lead to €250 billion shortfall for farmers

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

Henry Walsh said he has lost hope that they have found the source of the problem

'Real shock': Galway farmer in despair after TB outbreak

The Irish Farmers' Association has said that the current programme aimed at eradicating bovine tuberculosis in Ireland is not working and must be revised.

Regional • 07 Mar

The findings indicated a decline in the proportion of young farmers in recent decades

Farm incomes increase, age of farmers continues to rise

Farm incomes increased last year but the average age of farmers continues to rise, according to latest research from Teagasc.

Business • 28 Jan

Agriculture can support environment, says EU Commissioner

EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen has told Irish farmers that he wants farming to be sustainable economically as well as environmentally.

Ireland • 23 Jan

Farmers were making progress on meeting emissions targets, Francie Gorman said, but said a proper balance needed to be found

Reducing emissions by cutting farm production 'sabotage'

The Irish Farmers Association has said that seeking to reduce environmental emissions by cutting farm production, would amount to "national sabotage".

Ireland • 22 Jan

Farmers across Munster gathered at the Gleneagle Hotel's INEC to vote on the deal

Kerry Co-op members approve €500m Kerry Group assets deal

Kerry Co-op shareholders have voted in favour of buying back the dairy processing assets of the Kerry Group in Killarney, Co Kerry.

Agribusiness • 16 Dec 24

Calves on a transport truck, destined eventually for Israel

Calls to end live animal exports after RTÉ investigation

The ISCPA has appealed to the Government to end the practice of live animal exports, saying it damages "the reputation of the country".

Ireland • 09 Oct 24

RTÉ Investigates, 'Live Exports: On the Hoof' broadcasts on RTÉ One at 9.35pm tonight

Footage of Irish calves off-loaded in Israel shocks ICMSA chief

The President of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has said the European Commission may need to "step in" after being shown footage of the condition hundreds Irish calves were left in after being exported.

RTÉ Investigates • 08 Oct 24

A sharp downturn in dairy commodity prices internationally drove down milk prices

2023: A year of 'low morale and stress' for farmers

A fourth-generation dairy farmer in Co Laois is not sure the mantle will be passed over to the next generation after a difficult 2023 for farmers.

Regional • 23 Jul 24

In a training facility in Roscrea, female tractor drivers spend the day improving their skills and their knowledge of modern tractors

Tractor training course eases path into farming for women

Farming in Ireland was dominated by men for many years, with women taking on secondary roles. However, now women carry the same workload as men and are now receiving dedicated training.

Ireland • 27 Jun 24

The study focused on small cattle or sheep farms (file image)

Smaller farms prove less carbon efficient - Teagasc study

The smallest of Irish farms produce very little income and have low carbon footprints but are less carbon efficient than larger farms, according to Teagasc.

Ireland • 21 May 24

The Włodarski family inspect their fruit farm in Pułtusk county, east-central Poland

Why Poland's farmers oppose the Green Deal

Protests by farmers have taken place in a number of EU countries this year against the bloc's proposed Green Deal, which aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Some of the strongest opposition has come from farmers in Poland, which argue that the deal will be too costly to implement.

Europe • 13 Apr 24

A full Irish is more expensive than it was last year - though the price of bread, butter and milk has fallen

Cost of a fry-up rose by 3.1% in the past year - CSO

The cost of a fry-up has risen by 3.1% in the past year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 15 Mar 24

Erratic weather patterns caused huge difficulty for farmers during 2023

Farmers ploughed ahead in 2023 despite many challenges

Every year brings its challenges to the farming sector and there have been many over the last 12 months - income cuts, bad weather, regulatory pressure, emissions concerns and non-stop change kept farmers fully mentally and physically engaged in 2023.

Business • 01 Jan 24

Denis Drennan has been confirmed as the next president of the ICMSA

Denis Drennan confirmed as next ICMSA president

Dairy farmer Denis Drennan has been confirmed as the next president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, the country's second biggest farming organisation.

Regional • 08 Dec 23

Waterlogged fields have impeded this year's potato harvest

Potato farmers face serious crop losses as harvest hit

Weather unpredictability and above normal rainfall has made it a difficult year for the agricultural sector. Most farmers were affected in some way or another and right now, potato growers are facing serious crop losses as waterlogged fields impede this year's harvest.

Ireland • 10 Nov 23

The cost of producing dairy - from energy to feed to fertiliser - has risen dramatically in the past two years

Sunk Cost: Fallout of Ukraine war is seen in dairy

Dairy and eggs are everyday items for most households; they're also grocery items that have seen some of the most significant increases in the past two years. Much of the reason for that can be traced back to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Business • 17 Sep 23

Challenges abound in every sector ranging from the economic and environmental, to weather unpredictability and lack of labour (File photo: RollingNews.ie)

Peace of mind in short supply for agriculture sector

With just days to go until this year's National Ploughing Championships get under way in Ratheniska in Co Laois, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Joe Mag Raollaigh reflects on what has been a difficult year for farmers.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep 23

Peter Monaghan says he raises millions of native Irish snails each year

Snailed it - Cavan farmer's business venture thrives

When Peter Monaghan accepted that he couldn't get a viable income from the family suckler beef farm, he started looking at alternatives. He finally settled on native Irish snails and is now raising millions of them each year.

Ulster • 28 Jul 23

Ornua sees lower profits despite a spike in revenue

The maker of Kerrygold had record revenues of more than €3.4 billion last year, an increase of 36.7% on its 2021 performance.

Business • 26 Apr 23

When comparing December 2022 with the previous month, input costs fell by 1%

CSO: Cost of inputs on Irish farms jumped 35% in 2022

The cost of inputs on Irish farms rose 35% in 2022 while returns to farmers for agricultural outputs rose 27%, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 14 Feb 23

The National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture conference will be held on 1 February in Portlaoise

Conference to recognise role of women on farms

An expert on agricultural legal matters has said conditions faced by women in farming are changing.

Agriculture • 21 Jan 23

Milk prices are one of a number of outputs that have risen substantially in price over the past year

Agricultural input prices up by a third over past year

The price of milk at the factory gate was nearly 40% higher in November than it was in the same month last year, new data from the Central Statistics Office shows.

Business • 13 Jan 23