Future culls on the cards if dairy emissions don’t subside

December 10, 2018

Dairy

Video: Festive farmers fundraise with fairylights

December 10, 2018

Rural Life

Christmas kicked off in earnest this weekend in Co. Longford with the brightly-lit Drive…

New live export controls: 3 ships cleared; 2 more being inspected

December 10, 2018

Beef

Three dedicated livestock carriers have been cleared under new animal welfare regulations, while two…

Mart restaurant among 14 closure orders issued in November

December 10, 2018

Agri-Business

A mart restaurant has been listed among 14 food businesses to be served with…

Theresa May confirms that withdrawal vote won’t go ahead

December 10, 2018

Agri Politics

After much speculation today, the UK prime minister Theresa May has confirmed that the…

Department ‘at advanced stage’ in calf registration app development

December 10, 2018

Agri Politics

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is at an advanced stage of development to provide a calf birth registration application for…

Beef trade: No let up in downward price pressure

December 10, 2018

Beef

This week, beef factory agents are still offering 375c/kg for factory-fit bullocks, while base quotes of 385c/kg are on the table for heifers.…

Mixed farm gives opportunity for local Galway landowners to extend existing holding

December 10, 2018

Rural Life

Currently on the market is an excellent opportunity for local landowners to extend their existing farm with the whole or separate purchase of…

Department of Agriculture announces sheep and goat census

December 10, 2018

Sheep

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced that over 45,000 registered sheep and goat keepers will receive their Annual…

Mighty Mullinalaghta returns to heroes’ welcome at crossroads

December 10, 2018

Rural Life

Hundreds of locals gathered at Mullinroe Crossroads in Mullinalaghta, Co. Longford, last night (Sunday, December 9), to give their winning football team a…

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Doubt cast over tomorrow’s crucial Brexit deal vote

December 10, 2018

Agri Politics

Speculation is mounting that British prime minister Theresa May is planning to cancel a key vote in the UK parliament on her Brexit…

Ireland ranked worst in Europe for climate action again as emissions rise globally

December 10, 2018

Environment

Ireland has been ranked the worst-performing country in the EU for tackling climate change, according to the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019.…

ICMSA to co-host financial advice seminar in Portlaoise

December 10, 2018

Rural Life

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) is co-organising a conference to advise farmers on how to deal with vulture funds buying their…

EU Court of Justice confirms: UK can withdraw Article 50

December 10, 2018

Agri Politics

The European Court of Justice has confirmed today, December 10, that the UK can revoke Article 50 and put a stop, at least…

No end in sight for rain but mild temperatures will continue

December 10, 2018

Environment

Most parts of the country will remain wet in the coming week, after two weeks of higher-than-average rain values, according to Met Eireann.…

Teagasc reports that Sheep Welfare Scheme helped 2018 gross margins

December 10, 2018

Sheep

According to Teagasc’s Annual Review and Outlook 2019 report for the sheep sector, the average gross margin earned by mid-season lamb producers in…

What 10 key areas are vital for a successful dairy calf-to-beef operation?

December 10, 2018

Beef

Ireland’s dairy-beef industry has found itself propelled into the fast lane. Since the quotas were abolished in 2015, the national dairy herd has…

North East Texel Club to host annual in-lamb sale

December 9, 2018

Sheep

The 2018 Texel Twilight in-lamb ewe sale will take place on December 29, at Station Road Mart, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Hosted by the…

What’s in store for the suckler farmers and beef finishers in 2019?

December 9, 2018

Beef

For many suckler and beef farmers, 2018 will be a year to forget. Abnormal weather conditions played havoc on Irish beef farms at…

Approximately 1,000 sprayers tested in 2018 so far

December 9, 2018

Tillage

7,800 sprayer certification labels have been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to approved equipment inspectors since 2015. Approximately…