Agriculture

Blue-green algae on Lough Neagh

Bid to stop NI Water protection from environmental penalties on Executive table

Deputy Kenny said that farmers need fuel support

Irish farmers and farm contractors need fuel support says Leitrim TD

Farmer Michael O'Dwyer from Doora, Co Clare with cows in the background

Mixed reaction to Budget from farmers

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) operation aims to locate and remove an Asian hornet nest in the Ringaskiddy area of Co. Cork

Operation underway after discovery of invasive Asian hornet nest

Major Leitrim Agri Show set to return for its 64th year

Uisce Éireann has advised customers to avoid the use of hoses where possible.

Uisce Éireann urges South Leitrim to conserve water

Taoiseach calls for ‘fiscal sustainability’ as Tanaiste eyes income tax package

Pictured: (L to R): Tom Curran, Head of Advisory, Leah Kehoe, FBD Yvonne Coulter, Staff Officer, Teagasc; Tom Coll, Teagasc Advisor;

Leitrim Teagasc staff back Beef 2026 Open Day

Another day of protests caused delays for motorists across the country

'I think dialogue is always better than protests' - Leitrim haulier speaks on bl...

Past photos of Ballinamore, Manorhamilton and Mohill Agricultural Shows

Funding boost for Leitrim agricultural shows ahead of summer season

Leitrim TD says government took too long to address Bord Bia concerns

More than €10,000 in Beef Welfare Scheme payments commence in Leitrim

Bluetongue outbreak

All-Ireland Bluetongue resolution needed for live exports North and South - Slig...

Pessimism holding back farmers from implementing bovine TB measures – study

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

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

To date, €741 million has issued to ACRES participants.

96% of 2025 ACRES advance payments issued, says Sligo/Leitrim minister
'ACRES represents a strong partnership between farmers, the State and the wider public. Farmers are voluntarily delivering tangible environmental improvements on their land' - Harkin
Claire Corrigan

Ireland’s premier welcomes resumption of Irish beef exports to China

‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

There were two work-related fatalities in Leitrim in 2025, a new report by the Health and Safety Authority has shown.

There were two work-related fatalities in Leitrim in 2025, new report states

Robots and Artificial Intelligence could transform future of farming, says exper...

Over €56 million distributed to Leitrim farmers by Department of Agriculture in ...

Cork-based paper, the Irish Examiner has reported that Fota Wildlife Park will be closed until further notice

Fota Wildlife Park to reopen before Christmas following a ten week long closure

Bluetongue outbreak described as ‘very concerning’ by Leitrim farmer

First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

Major boost for Leitrim farmers as sheep scheme payments roll out across northwe...

PICTURES: Ex-Bord na Móna tractor and machinery fleet up for grabs at huge weeke...

‘Concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period – minister Staff reporter

Compulsory housing order issued for captive birds across Ireland amid 'worrying'...

The project is an important one from a heritage point of view and attracts many visitors including students of times past," Cllr Paddy O'Rourke told the Leitrim Observer.

Beautiful restoration of historic gate in Leitrim village reaches completion

Martin Heydon TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Rosemary McTeague, Regional Sales Manager FRS Training; Michael Healy-Rae TD, Minister of State; Colin Donnery, Group CEO at FRS Co-Op.

Leitrim schools among first to join new farm safety awareness programme

It's been a remarkable rise for the teacher who only began farming in 2021

Cork woman named FBD Young Farmer of the Year makes history as the first female ...

ALERT: Farmers hit with animal death and injury warning over 'incorrect equipment'

ALERT: Farmers hit with animal death and injury warning over 'incorrect equipmen...

Countdown begins as Ballinamore Family Festival set to thrill for a whole week

Leitrim TD urges Minister to ‘stand up for family farms’ amid EU CAP reforms

The minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed cases of avian influenza in dead sea birds found washed up on shoreline along the west coast

'Do not touch': Caution urged as dead wild sea birds wash up at several Irish be...

Leitrim councillor warns of a ‘sustainable, natural and healthy’ resource going ...

'Awful incident to witness' - 10 cows killed by freak lightning strike on Irish farm

'Awful incident to witness' - 10 cows killed by freak lightning strike on Irish ...

Views from Glenade Valley. Photo by Marie Conboy.

The creation of a Europarc in north Leitrim would be a 'massive boost' to the re...

Young farmers being 'pushed out' of Leitrim by land access and affordability cri...

The Asian hornet is a wasp-like insect, native to China, India and Southeast Asia, which already has a growing presence in some European countries, including France and the UK

Warning issued over wasp-like insect which could devastate Irish ecosystem and a...

Leitrim farmers to benefit from new TAMS 3 supports

‘Made in Leitrim’ campaign proposed to strengthen local agriculture

Restrictions to stop spread of avian flu introduced in Northern Ireland

Call for amendment to splash plate ban in light of Leitrim’s terrain challenges

Relationship between politicians and farmers needs to be reset – Harris

'Forever missed' - Tributes paid following death of beloved Manorhamilton Livest...

A piece of Leitrim’s past reclaimed as Carrigallen sluice gate restored

RTÉ Investigates details further “Cruel” and “Unacceptable” treatment of Irish c...

Leitrim Cllr welcomes Minister’s €5 million step towards Forgotten Farmers’ aid

Budget 2025: 'Baffling', 'ambitious' and 'out of touch' - Ireland reacts to Budg...

Louth TD calls for community CCTV to combat rural crime

Irish Farmers' Association Call for Garda Rural Crime Unit

The late Eamonn O'Grady. RIP

The late Eamonn O’Grady - In appreciation

‘Urgent action needed’ over supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland

Wheat, barley and oat production declined by a fifth in 2023 – CSO

Extension of feed concentrate deadline

Opening of new €8/ewe scheme important for sheep farmers

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