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Agricultural experts and policymakers are pushing Irish farmers to transition toward self-sufficient nitrogen production to meet environmental and economic targets.

The Chairman of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) in Louth has stated that the current year is the worst for drought he can remember, highlighting severe agricultural challenges.

An Irish farmer shares insights into the decision and process of replacing their out-wintering pad as part of efforts to future-proof their farm operations.

Despite efforts by factories to cool the beef market, Irish farmers are maintaining firm prices, indicating continued strength in the sector.

Irish farmers are facing death by 1,000 cuts through regulation

An Irish farmer was convinced to invest in improved calving cameras after his son, living in Australia, observed his father's cows calving at night in Ireland, highlighting the importance of early decisions for a smooth calving season.

An Irish farmer shared a personal story about the unexpected escape of 300 cows and the immediate calculations of potential costs and challenges.

A farmer in west Mayo, Ireland, who lost 14 sheep, claims that livestock thefts are frequently underreported. This underreporting is attributed to farmers' fear of being penalized by the Department of Agriculture.

A Co Limerick farmer has become a "pariah" in his local community after pleading guilty to 173 offenses in what a court described as "one of the worst cases of animal cruelty."

Farmers in Northern Ireland are appealing to Stormont for financial assistance to cope with globally soaring fuel costs, which have been attributed to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Farmers in Ireland are questioning the motives behind recent cuts to milk and butter prices by several supermarket chains, raising concerns about the impact on their livelihoods.

As the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fuel and fertiliser supply chains, farmers across Ireland are feeling the ripple effects.

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has accused the leadership of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) of deliberately misleading its members in relation to the group's dispute with Bord Bia.

Bord Bia has said the occupation of its Dublin headquarters by members of the Irish Farmers' Association "represents the most significant breakdown in relations with a core stakeholder group" in the State agency's 30-year history.

Agricultural producers in Ireland will receive additional state funding next year to offset financial losses caused by adverse weather conditions and global commodity price volatility.

Dairy and tillage farmers in Ireland's east and south-east are struggling with significant financial losses, estimated at thousands of euros per week, due to a prolonged dry and hot summer.

A fuel support scheme for farmers in Ireland, with an €87 million budget, has been reported as 'under subscribed' despite nationwide protests over rising costs.

The rapid pace of EU enlargement is prompting significant questions and concerns for Irish farmers regarding its potential impacts.

An Irish farmer recounts how a significant €100,000 investment in new machinery for the challenging daffodil bulb harvest ultimately proved to be a worthwhile gamble.

An Irish farmer from Co Louth has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of orchestrating a staged delivery of €1.6 million worth of cannabis to his yard, which was intercepted at Dublin Port.

An individual in Ireland is grappling with the financial and personal burden of inheriting a farm that comes with the responsibility of caring for elderly parents and an aunt, questioning if the farm income can cover the associated costs.

In the 1990s, Coillte encouraged a generation of Irish farmers to view forestry as a pension investment. However, these investments have since been impacted by a storm.

A recent protest by farmers in Ireland, involving tractors and trucks, concluded after several days of demonstrations, reflecting a long history of anger within the agricultural sector.

Ireland is experiencing egg shortages, with the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) attributing the issue to increased consumer demand and insufficient pay for farmers.

The former home of a deceased farmer in Birr, Ireland, is set to be sold to cover part of a €1.5 million legal costs bill arising from an estate dispute. A judge dismissed an appeal by the farmer's daughter against the possession order.

Normally, the focus of attention is on the other side of the road. The imposing US embassy is a landmark of Dublin 4. Designed in the 1950s, it has been a focal point of diplomatic activity since it opened in the 1960s, just after John F Kennedy was assassinated. Among the incidents it has witnessed was a vehicle in Barack Obama’s cavalcade getting stuck on the ramp exiting the car park.

Members of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) have ended their sit-in protest at Bord Bia, after the State agency's board agreed to an independent expert-led governance review into its operations.

An Irish farmer is undertaking a six-day, 25km/hr drive from Mizen to Malin on a vintage tractor, aiming to raise awareness about the significant issue of suicide in rural Ireland.

The President of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), Francie Gorman, has urged the National Fodder and Food Security Committee to reconvene to address the animal feed situation in the country following dry weather conditions.

Fruit and vegetable farmers in Ireland are reporting that hot, dry weather has damaged crops and made harvesting difficult, leading to a significant portion of a bumper harvest going to waste. This situation is described as 'extremely demoralising' for growers.

Despite the existence of a TB vaccine, questions are being raised as to why Irish farmers are not receiving it.

An Irish farmer from Tipperary has transitioned into a coder, rising early to work on his app from Silicon Valley. The article also touches on other tech-related topics.

Irish farmer Miriam Gunn shares her personal experience of a difficult farming season, highlighting challenges related to grass management, timing, and uncertainty.

More than 30,000 applications have been submitted to the Irish Government's fuel support scheme for farmers and agricultural contractors over the past month.

Farmers' groups in Ireland have stated that compulsory purchase orders for greenways are "fundamentally inappropriate," arguing that public land should be the preferred option, a principle they claim is not consistently followed.

Tens of thousands of Irish farmers, truckers, and other citizens, described as 'Irish Patriots,' are reportedly protesting in Ireland, signaling a growing movement of resistance.

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has reiterated warnings of impending egg shortages on supermarket shelves, attributing the issue to retailers' failure to pay producers a sustainable price and demanding an urgent increase in farmgate prices.

The Duke of Devonshire is reportedly seeking "exorbitant" rent increases from farmers in Lismore, Ireland, a situation that has been brought before the Dáil, drawing comparisons to historical absentee landlord issues.

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has accused the leadership of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) of deliberately misleading its members regarding its dispute with Bord Bia.

Farmers in Ireland are protesting outside the constituency office of Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, demanding the removal of the Bord Bia chairman and vowing not to back down.