Rural Life
New data from the CSO highlights the disparity between urban and rural areas in how far people have to travel to access health services.
Dairy
Greater compensation is needed to halt the declining numbers of liquid milk suppliers in the country, according to the IFA.
Agri-Business
DAFM has defended Teagasc's projected €52.4 million pension bill for 2026, which could account for 30% of its state funding this year.
With high temperatures and no rain for the past week, farmers might be considering a private well. Here’s what you need to know.
Schemes
Over €1.9 million was issued in farm scheme payments last week, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has seen a slight recovery after the latest trading event today (Tuesday, July 21).
Sheep
Co. Meath pedigree Charollais sheep breeder, Eugene O’Sullivan, has noted the recent increase in lamb market prices.
Glenisk is projecting a 15% increase in revenues this year to €27 million after the business returned to pre-tax profit in 2025.
Forestry
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has extended a 'Condition Orange' warning for high fire risk until Friday.
Hay
Almost 900 hay bales sold for an average of €22/bale at an on-farm auction in Co. Wexford this week, conducted by Quinn Property.
Farm Safety
Researchers, farmers, advisors and EU policymakers will gather later this year for a conference on farm safety.
N.Ireland
A CAFRE student from Co. Antrim has said she is "honoured" to have been named as the winner of a prestigious veterinary award.
Opinion
The consecutive heat waves that have characterised 2026, up to this point, have highlighted the importance of utilising water to best effect.
ZuivelNL
The average European standard milk price for May rose by €0.38, ending an 11-month-long run of reductions in rates paid by processors.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has "cautiously welcomed" the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister.
Series
Agriland and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will publish a series about the potential benefits of forestry for farmers.
A new programme is offering Irish family family members extra support in dealing with issues such...
Firefighting crews remain on site at Slievenamon today (July 21) following overnight operations to tackle a fire.
Tillage
Final funding levels for the 2026 Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) should be announced before the end of this week.
Holstein Friesian breeders are been urged to secure their place in the prestigious Diageo Baileys Irish Champion Cow Competition.
Environment
Construction has begun on a 5 MW ground mounted solar farm, at Aurivo's Ballaghaderreen facility in Co. Roscommon.
The department has issued a reminder to farmers and advisers over the flexibility in place for crude protein limits in animal feed.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has issued its first update on the status of applications made under tranche 11 of TAMS 3.
Sheep Trade
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly sheep sale on Monday, where 780 sheep went through the ring, with trade described as "remarkably firm".
Senator Victor Boyhan has said more information on rural housing options needs to be provided.
The official launch of the 101st Connemara Pony Show Clifden took place at Clifden Town Square in recent days.
Dairy processor Carbery Group has confirmed its milk price for supplies in June, saying it will maintain its price.
That champion was Clonroche/Poulpeasty Vintage Club who claimed top honours in the Ferguson 20...
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) confirmed that over 1,100 applications have been submitted for the On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme.
The Campaign for Wool has paid tribute following the death of its chairperson, Peter Ackroyd MBE.
DAERA has launched a procurement competition to appoint a provider of on-farm bovine tuberculosis (bTB) biosecurity advice.
Fendt
In the independent DLG PowerMix test, the Fendt 832 Vario achieved an average fuel consumption of just 235g/kWh of diesel while in the field.
