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Farmers protest outside Agriculture Minister’s constituency office

Farmers protest outside Agriculture Minister’s constituency office

The action in Co Kildare was organised by the Irish Farmers’ Association.

Agriculture Minister asks Irish Farmers’ Association to halt Bord Bia protest

Agriculture Minister asks Irish Farmers’ Association to halt Bord Bia protest

Martin Heydon said he would consider commissioning an expert-led review into issues raised by the IFA.

Funding offered to help establish up to four new flour mills in Ireland

Funding offered to help establish up to four new flour mills in Ireland

Brexit emphasised the importance of Ireland’s need to diversify its market, as 80 per cent of flour is imported from the UK, ministers said.

Tractors protest held outside Leinster House as Bord Bia chairman urged to quit

Tractors protest held outside Leinster House as Bord Bia chairman urged to quit

Farmers call for Bord Bia chairman to resign as they protest outside offices

Farmers call for Bord Bia chairman to resign as they protest outside offices

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

Helen McEntee to chair Trade Forum

Helen McEntee to chair Trade Forum

Cross-border research project aims to tackle bovine TB

Cross-border research project aims to tackle bovine TB

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Daera Minister Andrew Muir has previously revealed the spend on bTB compensation for the 2025/2026 financial year is over £56 million.

Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year

Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

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

'Actually shocking': Three-year extension to controversial nitrates derogation secured

'Actually shocking': Three-year extension to controversial nitrates derogation secured

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

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.

‘Concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period – Minister

‘Concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period – Minister

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

The high risk period for avian influenza runs from October until April

Bird flu outbreaks prompt housing orders for flocks in Ireland

Bird flu outbreaks prompt housing orders for flocks in Ireland

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

The Minister for Agriculture has issued housing orders for all poultry and captive birds