# Farming

Last month

May 2023

# Bird Flu

Two cases of bird flu detected in UK poultry workers

Both workers were asymptomatic.

10.2k

May 16th 2023, 8:24 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Holly Cairns says she'll talk to all parties after next election but 'change' is in the air

A report by

Christina Finn

The new Social Democrats leader spoke to The Journal in a wide-ranging interview.

29.1k

May 14th 2023, 12:05 AM

This year

2023

# Macra na Feirme

Young farmers group hold 'positive' meeting with Taoiseach after march to Govt Buildings

Macra is calling for stronger government support for young farmers and young people in rural communities.

23.9k

Updated

Apr 26th 2023, 7:22 PM

# RIP

West Cork farmer who died following an accident involving a bull is named locally

71-year-old Joseph Shorten is believed to have been attacked when he went to open a gate.

53.4k

Apr 16th 2023, 7:46 AM

# War in Ukraine

Ireland to contribute funding to delivery of 500 tonnes of seed potatoes to Ukraine

The seed potatoes will be given to 10,000 highly vulnerable small farmers in rural areas of the frontline.

16.6k

Apr 10th 2023, 12:15 PM

Last year

2022

# factory farm

Intensive farming set to ramp up if planned pig and poultry farms approved

If given the go ahead, up to 12 million more chickens and 55,000 more pigs would be industrially reared.

If given the go ahead, up to 12 million more chickens and 55,000 more pigs would be industrially reared

This would produce roughly 26,000 tonnes of excrement annually, Noteworthy reports

Climate scientist: Proposed increase 'especially concerning' given impact on ammonia emissions

22.0k

Dec 13th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Farming

‘Unacceptable cultural barriers’ preventing women taking over family farms

Charlie McConalogue pledged to do ‘everything we can’ to bring in policy changes.

13.8k

Nov 29th 2022, 4:25 PM

# Farming

Cabinet to sign off on new Common Agicultural Policy worth close to €10 billion for farmers

For the first time, there will be specific measures to support female farmers.

7.3k

Oct 4th 2022, 10:00 AM

# Agriculture

Citizens’ assembly on agriculture the wrong model, says farming group

The Labour Party has proposed a citizens’ assembly be held on the future of agriculture and food production.

11.2k

Aug 6th 2022, 12:27 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Deaths of at least 80 cows in last decade linked to spreading of poultry manure

A report by

Niall Sargent

Cross-border investigation reveals concerns over regulation of the trade in poultry litter, an increasingly important natural fertiliser used on crops and vegetables.

16 farms inspected in last decade over concerns with poor spreading of poultry litter, Noteworthy reveals

In the most impactful case, 19 dairy cows died across two farms from botulism linked to litter spreading

Difficult for authorities to identify farms of origin of the litter for inspection or further action

14.3k

Jul 8th 2022, 12:05 AM

# factory farm

'Canary in the coal mine': Protected nature areas under pressure from poultry farming

Cross-border investigation reveals serious environmental and air quality concerns from ammonia produced by the rapidly expanding poultry industry on the island of Ireland.

9.6k

Jul 7th 2022, 6:30 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Potential fraud' in poultry farm planning applications investigated in the North

A report by

Niall Sargent

Noteworthy cross-border project reveals serious concerns over the authenticity of documents claimed to be from an Irish State body.

Falsified or altered Teagasc letters used in 23 poultry farm planning cases in the North, Noteworthy reveals

Both national and local authorities in the North are currently investigating the issue

Several cases of dumping of poultry litter discovered in Northern Ireland since 2015

16.7k

Jul 6th 2022, 12:05 AM

# factory farm

Suspected false documents and illegal dumping: the murky world of poultry manure

Noteworthy reveals serious concerns over authenticity of files used in some poultry farm planning cases in the North and where the manure is going.

14.1k

Jul 6th 2022, 12:01 AM

# search for water

'The conflict takes two forms': How worsening droughts are fuelling tensions in Kenya

In times of drought, farmers move their animals to look for water and pasture. This can create a rift with crop farmers.

7.8k

Jul 4th 2022, 9:02 PM

# Investigation

Over the Hill: Persistent overgrazing causing 'devastation' in vulnerable habitats

Many upland areas are experiencing ongoing grazing pressure and degradation, with rare plants disappearing.

Many upland areas are experiencing grazing pressure and degradation, with rare plants disappearing

Anthea Lacchia of investigative platform Noteworthy reports that overgrazing remains an issue despite being recognised as a problem for at least two decades

Protected areas will be lost if farmers are not given more support, according to experts

21.0k

Jun 5th 2022, 12:04 AM

# new scheme

Irish farmers urged to grow more crops in response to Ukraine war

The Government is hoping a new multi-million scheme will ensure the co-operation of farmers.

10.4k

Mar 31st 2022, 5:53 PM

# wheat and grain

Farmers say they will 'play our part in national effort' as minister to ask them to plant crops

The IFA has questioned if the request is the best use of resources for farmers to plant wheat, grain and barley.

40.1k

Mar 6th 2022, 11:47 AM

All time

# meat and dairy

Two Irish companies accounted for 7.5% of emissions from EU beef sector in 2018

Three Irish meat and dairy companies are examined as part of a new report on emissions.

33.8k

Dec 13th 2021, 1:06 PM

# India

India’s Modi vows to repeal farm laws after prolonged protests

Farmers said the legislation would devastate their earnings by ending guaranteed pricing.

8.1k

Nov 19th 2021, 8:58 AM

# Agriculture

What is the Common Agricultural Policy, and how is it being changed to tackle climate change?

The farming subsidy is undergoing a major reform ahead of the 2023-2027 period.

9.1k

Nov 13th 2021, 10:00 AM

# CAP

Agriculture sector to have ‘really ambitious targets’ for reducing emissions

The Agriculture Minister confirmed that farmers will have to participate in eco-schemes to avail themselves of 25% of funding available under part of the programme.

12.6k

Oct 20th 2021, 9:58 PM

Voices

Charlie McConalogue: Farming and climate ambitions can co-exist

The agriculture minister says he’s confident Irish farmers will embrace climate change policies that are needed to tackle the climate crisis.

9.3k

Jul 27th 2021, 7:00 AM

# no more cages

EU Parliament votes overwhelmingly to ban caged animal farming by 2027

The matter will now go to the EU Commission.

16.2k

Jun 30th 2021, 5:49 PM

# dairy farming

Zero-carbon dairy project lands €2 million prize to deliver climate-neutral farm

There are plans to extend the strategy to 5,000 dairy farms.

21.3k

Jun 21st 2021, 12:19 PM

# Protest

Farmers rally against impact of climate bill and CAP on agriculture sector

Demonstrations were organised in 30 towns in Ireland this morning.

14.5k

Jun 11th 2021, 1:29 PM

Voices

Opinion: Our farm subsidy model is broken and causing destruction to habitats

As the biodiversity crisis gathers pace, researcher Ray O’Foghlu explains how both farmers and environmentalists struggle with contradictory land eligibility rules.

28.7k

May 1st 2021, 8:00 PM

# Moo

Quiz: How much do you know about farm animals?

Can you tell your oinks from your baas?

71.0k

Apr 17th 2021, 10:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: Vulnerable unweaned calves need protection in our export trade

Animal welfare campaigner Caroline Rowley outlines why she is challenging the State’s enforcement of EU law to protect farm animals exported abroad.

22.7k

Mar 31st 2021, 10:00 AM

# Mitchelstown

Shock in rural Cork community as three brothers found dead

They have been named locally as brothers Patrick (60), William (66) and John (59) Hennessy.

They have been named locally this evening as Patrick (60), William (66) and John (59) Hennessy.

The brothers have been described by neighbours as unremarkable "decent people".

101k

Feb 26th 2021, 6:53 PM

# Farming

Quiz: How much do you know about Ireland's autumn crops?

This quiz is in honour of the National Ploughing Championships.

39.6k

Sep 11th 2020, 9:30 PM

# TheJournal Investigation

Floods, drought and natural disasters already threatened food security in Nepal, then coronavirus came

Too much rain, and too little rain, hampers farmers and their crops.

12.8k

Jul 25th 2020, 8:00 PM

# farm safety week

One third of serious farm accidents involve children or adults aged over 65

14 people having lost their lives so far this year compared to 19 for all of last year.

9.7k

Jul 20th 2020, 9:42 AM

# Carrigaline

Man (60s) dies in farming accident in Cork

The accident occurred last night and involved a tractor.

25.0k

Jun 26th 2020, 9:33 AM

# essential workers

The hard graft of horticulture makes it difficult for the sector to grow

The Keelings workers controversy has thrown a spotlight on a complex corner of Irish food production.

21.6k

May 3rd 2020, 8:30 PM

# farming accident

Five-year-old boy dies after falling from farm trailer in Roscommon

Gardaí say that the tragic accident took place yesterday afternoon.

68.0k

Apr 6th 2020, 8:30 AM

# Farming

McDonald's closure 'big blow' to Irish beef sector, says IFA

It was announced yesterday evening that McDonald’s will be closed from today.

22.4k

Mar 23rd 2020, 2:37 PM

# ge2020

Q&A: Here's where Ireland's political parties stand on agriculture ahead of GE2020

We asked each party what measures they’d take to resolve the beef dispute and support Bord na Móna workers at risk of losing their jobs.

9.6k

Feb 3rd 2020, 6:00 AM

# whitegate

Man fatally injured in accident on Cork farm

The death is being treated as a tragic accident.

34.7k

Jan 22nd 2020, 8:15 PM

# tractor protest

No more farmers protests 'in the near future' after criticism from restaurants and commuters

David Long said that there were no more Dublin tractor protests planned “for the near future”.

41.0k

Jan 17th 2020, 9:34 AM

# Workplace accidents

Construction deaths more than doubled last year with falls from heights being the leading cause

Overall, 46 people died in workplace accidents in 2019 and agriculture remains the most dangerous sector in which to work.

19.0k

Jan 10th 2020, 6:00 AM