autumn calving
Many farmers will have cows that experienced heat-induced stress in the recent heatwave, with symptoms from mild dehydration to heat stroke.
Beef
The Commercial Beef Value (CBV) is in its fifth season, and its impact is increasingly substantially in marts and farms across the country.
The total number of calf registrations on Irish farms has surpassed two million for 2026, according to ICBF's data.
Environment
The current spell of hot weather is to continue into the coming week with Met Éireann issuing further high temperature warnings.
Using technology to inform sustainability was one of the main points of focus of an event hosted by a Tipperary-based research farm.
Rural Life
The experience of growing up on a small 'stubborn' farm in Co. Roscommon inspired many of the stories featured in a new book.
Agri-Business
Some agri-bodies are betting big on the sterile insect technique (SIT) to tackle pests, especially in the fight against screwworm flies.
Since 28-year-old Emily McGowan returned in 2019 to Millbank Farm in Co. Down to run it with her parents, she has taken it in a new direction.
Dairy
The risk of bloat often significantly increases in the second half of the grazing year as clover content increases in swards.
Breeding cattle and sheep from mainland Europe can be traded into Ireland, as long as they are...
Dairy Focus
The Hennessy family of Cappamore, Bearfield, Co. Clare, are milking 86 cows on a a fully organic dairy system.
Challenges related to maternity supports for women in farming have been highlighted by many involved in the agricultural sector.
A study on the impact of housing cattle on rubber slats and straw bedding compared to concrete was carried out by Teagasc researchers.
Met Éireann has issued another Status Yellow high temperature warning.
Machinery
Fendt marks two milestones of the 900 Vario in 2026 with a limited special-edition Fendt 900; but what was the journey to this point like?
Swifts, who live on a diet of pest-insects like flies and midges, are on "the brink of extinction”, according to BirdWatch Ireland.
While many young people move away from the family farm, Rose of Tralee escort Jack Skehan said that farming is the life for him
Agri Politics
Data centres have been the subject of much heated debate in recent weeks, but are they of concern for farmers and rural communities?
Soil moisture is already hitting deficits of 70mm, meaning farmers will be beginning to feel the sting of yet another drought.
The past two consecutive weeks have seen weekly beef kill numbers fail to surpass 24,000 head, the lowest on record for this time of year.
The recent spells of good weather have seen many farmers across the country taking the opportunity to save hay.
Discussions on the next CAP are "increasingly focused" on remaining political and technical issues according to Minister Martin Heydon.
DAFM has confirmed that it carried out an "animal welfare" enforcement operation with the support of An Garda Síochána".
Schemes
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an update on scheme payments made to farmers this week.
IFI has confirmed investigations are underway into suspected water pollution cases in counties Cork, Kerry and Galway today.
Forestry
The next round of funding under the Sustainable Forest Harvesting Machinery Grant has officially opened for applications.
Series
Members of Clonroche/Poulpeasty Vintage Club have been restoring a Ferguson 20 using only using parts sourced in Co. Wexford.
Maria Walsh, who is lead negotiator for the European Parliament on generational renewal in the...
Tillage
Minister Martin Heydon is facing calls to confirm that everyone accepted into the SIM scheme will receive their full payment this year.
MEP Ciaran Mullooly has challenged Taoiseach Micheál Martin to ensure Ireland’s EU Presidency...
A shipment of approximately 2,000 suckler bred bulls set sail from Belview Port in Co. Waterford this week destined for Algeria.
Cattle Trade
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly cattle sale yesterday (July 9), with 630 cattle through the ring and almost €1.25 million paid across the day.
