Aisling O'Brien

A series of open days focused on "smart sheep farming" are set to take place in Northern Ireland next month.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on payments made under the Fuel Income Support Scheme.

A nature conservation charity has said that a "bounty" of barn owl chicks has been recorded in Co. Fermanagh for the first time.

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has called for specific funding in Budget 2027 to address the increasing risk posed from bluetongue.

A review of the measures is expected to be completed by the end of September...

The European Commission said discussions with Brazil are "ongoing" ahead of an expected halt to Brazilian beef and poultry exports next week.

Arla Foods has reported net profit of €213 million for the first half of 2026, up 35% from €158 million in the same period last year.

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has called on beef factories to explain why prices are around €1.10/kg behind this time last year.

Excise rates on fuel will begin to be restored from November 1 on a phased basis, according to proposals being presented to Cabinet today (Thursday, August 27).

'We would not be travelling if we did not feel there was a basis for the discussions with Brittany to reopen the service'