Weather
Met Éireann said the early days of this week will be largely dry before more unsettled weather develops bringing some heavy rain at times.
Tillage
The prolonged August dry spell has taken a toll on crops, with lower yields and rising straw prices adding to the pressure on farmers.
Genetic changes have been detected in grain aphid populations that deliver "super knock-down resistance" (kdr) to aphicide chemistries.
Dairy
Many farms, especially in the southern half of the country, will currently be feeding silage as grass has been very scarce since May.
Beef
When grass regrowths stalled in late July on the farm of Micheal and Kieran Dunne in Trim, Co. Meath, they housed more older cattle.
The factory cow kill for the week ending Sunday, August 16, was 40% above the same week of last year, according to the latest figures.
Rural Life
The final episode of Agriland's 'Around the Shows' podcast series takes us to Virginia Agricultural Show in Co. Cavan.
Farm Inspections
You have got the date in the diary for a local authority farm inspection but what do you need to do to make sure you are ready?
Growing bluetongue concerns in the UK do not seem to be holding back dairy sales, as pedigree stock are making up to 3,650gns.
As we move into autumn, farmers with split season calving or full winter milk herds will focus on having the correct equipment in the yard.
Environment
The government is being urged to commit to a clear timeline for phasing out and banning the sale of cherry laurel.
An art exhibition has drawn its name from the combination of the Irish word for meat (feoil) and knowledge (eolas).
Sheep
Teagasc remains fully committed to delivering a sustainable future for the Irish sheep sector in every sense of the term
The Potash Development Association has highlighted the role played by drought in exacerbating crop mineral deficiencies.
Farms often see thermoduric bacteria rising in the backend of the year, especially those in still dealing with drought conditions.
Sixmilebridge Co-op Mart in Co. Clare is celebrating a milestone: 15 years since people came together to purchase their local livestock mart.
Pig/Poultry
New research from Teagasc has explored the possibility of using by-products from seaweed as a sustainable source of pig feed.
Co. Cork exhibitors Paul Murphy and Emma Behan are having the dream year across Ireland's busy dairy show calendar.
Agri-Business
With farm incomes forecast to fall relative to 2025 levels, innovation and diversification are likely to be high on the agenda for farmers.
The IGGG has called for support, warning “if the tillage sector keeps dwindling away, the livestock sector will follow”.
Photo competition
Irish Hereford Prime and the Irish Hereford Breed Society have launched their annual Hereford Photo and Calendar Competition.
Permission for earlier mowing of riparian areas has been welcomed by the ICSA, though it said that more action is needed.
Machinery
Can-Am is introducing its 2027 range of side-by-side (SSV) and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) featuring "a host of advancements".
Knock Vintage Men's shed will showcase the country's rich agricultural heritage when its annual threshing festival takes place next month.
Sheep farmers in Co. Wicklow are being sought to take part in a confidential survey on the "serious problem" of sheep worrying.
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The Western Organic Producer Organisation (WOPO) is set to host its inaugural sale of organic sheep tomorrow (Sunday, August 23).
The fodder deficit is widening and according to the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers'...
Grass growth around the country continues to vary greatly, with pressure mounting in the southeast while grass grows in the northwest.
The new suckler scheme, the 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme (BWS), opened for applications this week, with up to €75/eligible calf available.
With rain offering some relief, farmers are now turning their attention to the next challenge - building up enough fodder in the yard.
Almost half of Higher Level Agricultural Science students in the Leaving Cert received a grade of H3 or higher this year.
