Agri-Business
The beef price in Great Britain (GB) sustained an upward trend in the week to September 27, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
The leader of the Independent Ministers in Cabinet, Minister Seán Canney, has welcomed the force majeure for the ACRES Geese and Swans action.
The average wait time for approval of TAMS applications is in line with targets in the Farmers’ Charter, Minister Martin Heydon said.
An effective Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication programme must address wildlife transmission, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU).
Schemes
Thousands of applicants for BISS, CRISS and Eco-scheme since 2022 are still waiting for payment, it was confirmed recently.
Farm Survey
The HSA is beginning a four-week nationwide inspection campaign focusing on working at height in agricultural settings.
Dairy
The renowned pedigree registered Lisduff Holstein herd out of Whitechurch in Co. Cork held its annual autumn sale during the week.
FBD National Dairy Show
Munster Bovine is looking forward to returning to the National Dairy Show 2026, continuing as a long-standing Platinum Sponsor.
Agri Politics
445 farmers have benefited from the Long Established Young Farmers scheme, with a total value of payments of €2,225,00.
Rural Life
Farmers and rural dwellers are being urged to be vigilant between dawn and dusk at this time of year when deer are at their most active.
A total of 80 traditional farm buildings were restored to fully functioning assets on farms across the country in 2025.
Tillage
Given the continuing pressure on margins, some tillage farmers might be thinking of taking a phosphate and potash holiday in 2026/27.
The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has introduced a new approach to its forage maize descriptive lists.
Grass
Grass growth is continuing to boom into October, with current daily growth rates 10kg of dry matter (DM)/ha above the 10 year average.
Beef
The challenging growing season this summer has made it more difficult for forage supplies this winter, farmers must find alternatives.
Dairy Focus
Liam Rochford is milking 152 cows outside Cleariestown in Co. Wexford, but only 58ha of the 160ha block are used for the dairy enterprise.
Low incomes and a "negative" public image are among the reasons behind the lack of attractiveness of farming in Ireland.
Five calves of the rare Vaynol cattle breed have been born on Temple Newsam's Home Farm near Leeds in the UK.
Minister Martin Heydon said "there are no ramifications for animal movement or trade restrictions" due to Shav at present.
Machinery
Massey Ferguson's new 7S Mark 2 tractor has been equipped with a redesigned version of the popular 8S cab, so what's changed?
Pig/Poultry
Ireland is now entering the higher-risk period for avian influenza, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has warned.
Forestry
A quarter century of native woodland conservation will take place this week, as Woodlands of Ireland marks 25 years of the scheme.
Environment
The government is being urged to introduce a range of targeted measures in Budget 2027 to support the bioenergy sector in Ireland.
Brussels is planning to increase Europe’s indigenous protein crop supply over the coming years to make livestock production more sustainable.
The 2026 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards took place this week, with the top prize bound for the Rebel county.
Kilkenny Mart hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Thursday (October 1), with approximately 1,310 cattle on offer.
What are farmers at the mart talking about this week? Unsurprisingly, fuel prices were one of the hottest topics of conversation.
Eoin Lynch shares his insights on the challenges faced by farmers in 2026, including weather...
The midge that spreads bluetongue can travel "up to 150km on the wind," Minister Martin Heydon warned today (Friday, October 2).
The laboratory that identified the first cases of Shamonda virus will engage with farmers and vets on what the signs are.
Ireland is falling “significantly” short of its targets for afforestation, according to a new report from the Comptroller and Auditor General.
A major national multidisciplinary veterinary event, Vet26, has opened at The Gleneagle Hotel & INEC Arena, Co. Kerry today (October 2).
