Agri-Business
Sheep
Sheep trade: Up to €9.40/kg available as spring lamb opens
Agri-Business
Trade union claims a UK strike could lead to New Holland tractor ‘shortages’
CAP / Schemes
DAFM: 75% of TAMS tranche 1 applications approved
Agri-Business
Arla Foods invests €210m in cheese production technology
Video
Video: Achieving 605kg of milk solids in Louth dairy herd | Progressive Farm Program
The second focus farm in the Progressive Farm Program takes a look at Martin O’Hare’s spring-calving dairy herd in Dundalk,…
Video
Video: Breeding a robust cow for Meath autumn-calving herd | Progressive Farm Program
The first focus farm in the Progressive Farm Program takes a look at Peter and Gerry Moore’s autumn-calving dairy system…
Agri Politics
‘Strengthened’ agri cooperation between Ireland and Germany
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research and innovation,…
Rural Life
Microsoft initiatives to upskill rural Ireland on AI
Tech giant Microsoft has launched a series of initiatives to help upskill areas of rural Ireland. Minister for Trade Promotion,…
Rural Life
Weather forecast: Mild with showers in many areas
The week looks set to bring a mixture of mild temperatures with showers according to the latest weather forecast from…
Beef
Advice on feeding sucklers and beef cattle still housed
While farms in some parts of the country have managed to get cattle out to grass, the reality is that…
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: Potential problem cows should be checked
The calving season continues on most dairy farms, but it is important to start preparing for the breeding season. Depending…
Dairy
Ryan hears of farmers’ concerns over climate targets from Lakeland Dairies
The Minister for Climate, Environment and Communications has heard directly from Lakeland Dairies about the concerns farmers have in relation…
Dairy News
60% drop in Irish dairy calf exports to date this year
Irish dairy calf exports have fallen by 60% in the first nine weeks of this year compared to the same…
N.Ireland
NI farm walks on ‘efficient and sustainable milk production’
Farm walks are being held to assist farmers to both understand the issues and measures that can improve environmental and…
Agri-Business
Preliminary findings report on women in agriculture due in Q2 2024
A preliminary findings report on women in agriculture is expected to be published in quarter two (Q2) 2024, the Department…
Dairy Technical
Is it time to prepare silage ground for the first cut?
Although there are still many cows in the shed, and grazing has not fully taken off yet, it’s now time…
Dairy
New series to focus on achieving a successful breeding strategy
Agriland will host a new series over the coming weeks which will focus on achieving a successful breeding strategy. The…