Beef
Castlerea Co-Operative Livestock Mart, Co. Roscommon, held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday (August 6) with large numbers.
Dairy
There was some movement amongst the co-op for the month of June, as five processors increased their base price offerings.
Agri-Business
Over 400 applications have been approved for funding under the Succession Planning Advice Grant (SPAG), Minister Martin Heydon confirmed.
2026 tractor registrations remain on course for a 5% market increase based on current figures, according to the FTMTA.
Rural Life
Met Éireann has said that temperatures could reach highs of up to 29°C in parts of the country during this week.
Environment
Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July period on record this year, according to a report published today (Monday, August 10).
With showers forecast for the week ahead, reseeding may be back on the cards for many farmers across the country.
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly cattle trade on Thursday (August 6), as 410 animals went through the ring, down on last week.
Sheep
The farm of Bernard Fox in Ballivor, Co. Meath, hosted the Irish Country Meats (ICM) on-farm lamb...
In the fourth instalment of Agriland's 'Around the Shows' podcast series we head to Co. Donegal for the Clonmany Agricultural Show
With hosepipe bans in place in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, NI Water is encouraging families to create DIY raincatchers.
Good calving starts months before the first calf ever arrives on farm by preparing the sheds before things get hectic once again.
The new guide seeks to promote the use of more inclusive language and imagery in agricultural communications.
Machinery
CNH is focusing on reducing production and inventory levels to combat what it referred to as the "trough year" of the agri-machinery market.
A new study will investigate if interactions between people and farm dogs in Wales could be helping a harmful tapeworm spread between species.
Since the introduction of new eligibility measures in January 2026, participation on the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) has increased steadily.
Defra has said 270 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) have been confirmed in the UK in the 2026 to 2027 bluetongue season.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed a recall of specific batches of Dunnes Stores Baxter & Greene products.
Irish field names are in danger of disappearing, according to the organisers of a meeting to be held in Rahara, Co. Roscommon next weekend.
At this stage of the lactation, farmers should be body condition scoring their herd to ensure everything is in order after breeding.
Spring-2025-born bull calves have nearly all been finished from Wesley Browne's 85-cow suckler herd in Co. Monaghan.
Thousands of people from across Ireland and further afield are set to flock to the Butterfield Estate in Blueball for the Tullamore Show.
Dairy Focus
Patrick Fortune is maintaining strong farm performance figures despite the current drought conditions in Co. Wexford.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has outlined DAFM's budget for Ireland's EU presidency.
Both organic and conventional farmers gathered on the farm of Micheal Holmes, near Mulranny, Co. Mayo for an organic lamb finishing event.
Three brothers have worked on restoring an 18th century water-powered grain mill and drying kiln in Mullinavat, south Co. Kilkenny.
N.Ireland
The UFU has called for an independent expert panel to support a review of DAERA's recent enforcement operation on a Co. Tyrone farm.
A large crowd of both organic and conventional farmers gathered on the farm of Micheal Holmes, near...
An expression of interest process is expected to begin at the end of Q3 2026 for the next round of capital grants for biomethane plants.
As cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) rise rapidly across England and Wales, farmers are being urged to vaccinate their livestock.
Up to 40 people are expected to compete in this year's All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships, with entries now being accepted.
The average farm needs to be feeding three to three and a half bales in the current conditions, according to Tirlán nutritionist Brian Harte.
