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<p>The Embrace FARM, Remembrance Service in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Sunday 28 June 2026. Photograph by Alf Harvey. </p>

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Loved ones honoured and remembered at Embrace FARM annual service

Embrace FARM held its annual service on Sunday, 28 June to remember loved ones lost within the farming community.

Bird flu restrictions eased across the island of Ireland

Bird flu restrictions eased across the island of Ireland

Flock holders are being encouraged to adhere to biosecurity measures.

Important Bord Bia review is 'swift and clean', Agriculture Minister says

Important Bord Bia review is 'swift and clean', Agriculture Minister says

Martin Heydon told RTÉ radio’s Today with David McCullagh show that Larry Murrin would continue to be the Chair of Bord Bia during the review.

Farmers protest outside Agriculture Minister’s constituency office

Farmers protest outside Agriculture Minister’s constituency office

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

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

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

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

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Irish Farmers’ Association president Francie Gorman said it was in farmers’ best interests for Larry Murrin to stand down.

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Ministeer for Agriculture, Martin Heydon said the virus is unlikely to spread widely at the moment because of low temperatures.

Helen McEntee to chair Trade Forum

Helen McEntee to chair Trade Forum

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Helen McEntee is chair the Government Trade Forum for the first time on Friday.

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