It comes after some relaxation of bluetongue restrictions in Northern Ireland in late December.

They also raised concerns about Seán Canney and Marian Harkin's opposition to the deal.

President of Macra, Josephine O’Neill, said that the agreement poses a "very real threat to Irish farmers"

The awards were presented at a ceremony in Belfast

The announcement was made after suspected cases were identified at a fourth farm in Co Down.

Francie Gorman and his son Tom set out from the Irish Farm Centre in Bluebell, Dublin on Monday morning.

The 18 cattle were found on Monday by gardaí and the Department of Agriculture following a search operation in the Ballydehob area of West Cork.

An Taisce said the decision is 'shocking', and, in response, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon invited them to go out to a derogation farm with him.

Dog owners are being reminded to make sure their pets are not worrying livestock this winter. The call comes following a dog attack where three sheep were killed. Another sheep fled into a wooded area and was lost.

The sale took place earlier today

The Fit Farmers Roscommon programme is a six-week health and wellbeing initiative that has transformed habits, fitness and friendships across the county.

The national agricultural exhibition is expected to draw up to a quarter of a million people

So, what does the Ploughing entail, how do you get there, and how much does a pass cost? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know.

The European Parliament has sent a "serious signal" to the European Commission on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), according to Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen

This will be one of the biggest farms for sale in County Roscommon this year

The show offers one of its biggest ever prize funds

The Irish Farmers' Association said changes to the EU's farming subsidies are potentially devastating

Several reports relating to the straying animals were received

The European Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034 should include increased CAP funding, Mr Cowen says in the report

O'Rourke sisters to open Roscommon County Ploughing Championships later today, Sunday

Joe has also bred several renowned AI bulls

Couple delighted with the award

The lands have excellent road frontage

The Tory leader met members of the Jackson family as she visited the Fairview dairy farm near Bangor in Co Down.

A carpenter who claimed he could buy cattle from a bank following the repossession of farms and sell them on for a significant profit has been jailed for scamming two men out of over €900,000

The property sold in two lots.

Rockstar-turned-cheesemaker Alex James reflects on tearing himself from his Cotswolds farm to get the band back together.

The accord faces a key test in Europe amid stiff resistance from Ireland, France and some other EU members.

The sale took place earlier today, Monday, in Carrick-on-Shannon

Twenty awards were presented on the night

Roscommon has 110 listings of agricultural land currently on the market

Political leaders visited the National Council of the Irish Farmers’ Association in Dublin ahead of the general election.

Amazing price achieved

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.

A Garda investigation is underway after a jeep, trailer, utility terrain vehicle (UTV), power tools and animal doses were stolen from a farm in County Longford on Friday night/Saturday morning.

A quality C. 42-acre residential farm has come on the market at Rathnalulleagh, Castleplunkett. Auctioneer Cathal O’Brien says this “top quality farm” is situated in a good farming district.

Competitors were guided by All-Ireland winning manager Davy Fitzgerald.

The annual showcase, taking place in Ratheniska in Co Laois, is one of the largest outdoor events in Europe.

The County Roscommon farm is hitting all the key performance indicators

Viewing and the show will be from 5.30pm with the sale commencing at 7pm sharp

The West Region Texel Club commences its ram sales this week at Roscommon Mart

The group employs approximately 12 people in Roscommon

New manager says he wants to help the farmers in Roscommon and Longford run sustainable businesses

The young County Roscommon farmer reared calf 'Frank'

A young female dairy farmer said she could actually fit her feet into over-sized calving gloves as she struggles to find outdoor workwear that isn't designed for six-feet tall men

The former RTÉ Midlands Correspondent, Ciaran Mullooly, said their solutions are "lazy" and completely disregard the tourism sector

The awards honour commitment, dedication, and overall excellence in dairy farming. 

Simon Harris was speaking during a visit to Co Kildare on Thursday.

A British House of Lords committee said it is estimated around a third of veterinary medicines currently used in the region are at risk of discontinuation

The production of potatoes was also down last year, by 12.4%.

Irish tillage farmers have been struggling to know whether to sow crops after months of continuous wet weather.

Donegal farmer Jamie Rankin was able to plant 10 acres of potatoes last Thursday, bucking the national trend

Teagasc’s director of knowledge Stan Lalor confirmed the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) is due to meet on Tuesday

Many big and small potato farmers are warning that the Irish favourite variety of Rooster may be in scarce supply by June

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) says that it wants to highlight the growth of air travel at a time when farmers are being warned to cut their output of emissions.

The awards are open to all farmers in dairy, beef, sheep and tillage enterprises.

The fundraiser is to support Irish farm families impacted by serious injury and sudden death

Social Democrats Holly Cairns leader has criticised other parties for not being honest with the public about the scale of change needed.

‘ A ‘Seen but not Herd’ programme in Glenamaddy came to an end last week with an event in the community centre where mental health and stress, and their impact on farm families were discussed.

The action is fully contested by the State and opposed by the Irish Farmers’ Association and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association

The drop in farm incomes, of up to 44%, confirmed by Teagasc, is a huge concern particularly given the ongoing cost of living crisis, according to the IFA.

Newford farm, a 100-cow suckler-to-beef demonstration farm, located in Athenry for almost ten years has moved move to a farm in the Athleague area.

The heifer trade proved its going nowhere with a strong performance

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe says he's hugely aware of the problems facing the country - and his own constituency in Dublin Central.

Cashflow challenges are growing on farms as the cumulative effect of higher costs, tax bills, delayed payments and the drop in prices in certain sectors is coming home to roost,” according to IFA Farm Business Chairperson Rosemary McDonagh.

The re-opening of the Organic Farm Scheme (OFS) to new entrants has been welcomed by IFA Organic Project Team Chairman John Curran. The scheme will close to applicants on Friday, December 8th.

The suspension of access to the Chinese market by Irish beef exports must be resolved quickly, IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden says. “Given that we had only recently regained access, it’s a setback that we could do without,” he said.

Sinn Féin legislation to establish one authority to manage the River Shannon should be progressed, Sinn Féin spokesperson for Agriculture Claire Kerrane said this week.

IFA National Dairy Chair Stephen Arthur spoke to many dairy farmers since the announcement

Teagasc has launched its series of annual “Transferring the Family Farm Clinics” which will commence on October 3rd. There will be six events across the country and are open for all farm families and landowners to attend.

A Ballaghaderreen man appears in the latest edition of ‘Irish Farmer calendar’ which features glamour photographs of what are being described as “hunks of agricultural charm” from around the country.

A future for young people and families in farming is something Niamh Farrell is passionate about.