The move comes in retaliation to EU sanctions against Russia over its interference in Ukraine.
Russia has said that it will ban fruit, vegetable, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports from the EU, US, Australia, Canada and Norway.
Irish agricultural exports to Russia for 2013 were worth 235 million euro and the country is described as a 'major growth market' for our producers.
Russian President, Vladimir Putin last night announced he's stopping all agricultural imports from the EU and US coming into the country for a year but it's expected that the ban will be extended to include all food and drink products from Europe.
The Agriculture Minister says Russia's ban is a “big backwards step” and that the food sector is concerned
The Irish Farmers Association says the government needs to do everything it can to avoid a ban – president Eddie Downey says some sectors will be badly hit by any ban in Russia.
A full list of sanctions is expected to be announced later this afternoon.
