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Agri-Business

5 minutes ago

Plant-based dairy alternatives risk nutrient deficiency, new study

Replacing dairy products with unfortified plant-based alternatives may lead to a deficiency in vital nutrients.

Plant-based dairy alternatives risk nutrient deficiency, new study

Dairy

1 hour ago

Study: EU heat-related milk losses could almost triple by 2050

Heat-related milk production losses could almost triple in the EU by the middle of the century, a new study has warned.

Study: EU heat-related milk losses could almost triple by 2050

Environment

2 hours ago

Status Yellow warning for 'dense fog' in 8 counties

Met Éireann has issued an updated Status Yellow warning for "areas of dense fog" in eight counties from 9:00p.m tonight, November 8.

Status Yellow warning for 'dense fog' in 8 counties

Agri-Business

3 hours ago

Irish agri-food exports hit record €20.8 billion in 2025

Irish agri-food exports recached a record €20.8 billion in 2025, an increase of almost €1.8 billion or 9% year-on-year.

Irish agri-food exports hit record €20.8 billion in 2025

Dairy Focus

3 hours ago

Listen: How one Co. Westmeath share farm is pushing profits

Christopher Cahill, the Cavan man milking in Westmeath, is the latest farmer to feature on Agriland's limited podcast, 'The Dairy Trail'.

Listen: How one Co. Westmeath share farm is pushing profits

Sheep Trade

4 hours ago

Mart report: Firm trade in Wicklow with over 2,600 sheep sold

The weekly sheep sale at Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow on Wednesday, November 5, saw improved trade compared with recent weeks.

Mart report: Firm trade in Wicklow with over 2,600 sheep sold

Beef

5 hours ago

Could someone else run your beef farm?

With many beef farms being a solo enterprise, would a stranger be able to run your farm in case of an emergency?

Could someone else run your beef farm?

Environment

6 hours ago

Compensation secured for South Kerry Greenway landowners

An alternative compensation arrangement for South Kerry Greenway landowners has been described as a "significant breakthrough".

Compensation secured for South Kerry Greenway landowners

Rural Life

6 hours ago

Shamonda virus: What are the risks for humans?

The first reported case of Shamonda virus in a human shocked veterinary and health professionals alike, raising questions on public safety.

Shamonda virus: What are the risks for humans?

Rural Life

7 hours ago

Social farming celebrated in Mayo with Irish and Dutch ambassadors

Irish and Dutch cooperation on social farming was celebrated and strengthened at an event in C. Mayo last week.

Social farming celebrated in Mayo with Irish and Dutch ambassadors

Tillage

9 hours ago

What can heritage barley varieties offer modern markets?

Heritage barley varieties may hold great potential for Ireland’s brewing, distilling and food production sectors today

What can heritage barley varieties offer modern markets?

Tillage

10 hours ago

Protecting modern tillage soils from the impact of heavy machinery

Modern tillage farming practices make soils more vulnerable to the impact of heavy machinery and traffic volumes.

Protecting modern tillage soils from the impact of heavy machinery

Dairy

10 hours ago

Now may be the time to consider hiring farm labour

In the blink of an eye, cows will be coming in for full-time housing, offering farmers a chance to consider hiring farm labour.

Now may be the time to consider hiring farm labour

Beef

10 hours ago

Prime cattle supply uncertain as Christmas demand looms

Weekly beef kill figures have remained marginally higher than last year during the second half of this year.

Prime cattle supply uncertain as Christmas demand looms

Dairy

23 hours ago

Milk production drops by nearly 2kg in space of two weeks

Milk production is dropping rapidly over the last few weeks as we trundle through November, but how does your herd compare to the average?

Milk production drops by nearly 2kg in space of two weeks

Agri-Business

1 day ago

FAO: Global meat and dairy prices decline as sugar surges

Global prices of cereal, dairy and meat edged lower, while sugar prices rose for a fourth consecutive month during October.

FAO: Global meat and dairy prices decline as sugar surges

ESB Networks Autumn Safety Series 2026

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Family Farm

1 day ago

The unspoken 'guilt' of not taking over the family farm

For many young people who grow up on a family farm in Ireland, leaving home to pursue a different path can bring with it a "sense of guilt".

The unspoken 'guilt' of not taking over the family farm

Lambs

1 day ago

Update: Lambs thrive on Offaly farm despite weather challenges

A return visit to Ken and Richard Mathews' farm in Co. Offaly has shown lambs that are doing "remarkably well" despite severe weather changes.

Update: Lambs thrive on Offaly farm despite weather challenges

Beef

1 day ago

What county has the best overall suckler herd performance?

Suckler farmers will have different parameters and KPIs to identify what they perceive to be the best "overall suckler herd performance".

What county has the best overall suckler herd performance?

Tillage

1 day ago

New PhDs in agriculture strengthen Ireland's farming research

Two PhDs in the field of agriculture have been conferred by South East Technological University (SETU) at its Wexford campus.

New PhDs in agriculture strengthen Ireland's farming research

Machinery

1 day ago

Winterising agri-machinery for the 2027 season

With many operators' agricultural machinery work for 2026 now drawing to a close, attention is beginning to turn towards the year ahead.

Winterising agri-machinery for the 2027 season

Rural Life

1 day ago

'It can be hard for people to find and afford food grown close to home'

"We’ve built a food economy geared towards exports, yet it can still be hard for people here to find and afford food grown close to home."

'It can be hard for people to find and afford food grown close to home'

Bovine TB

1 day ago

Regional spike in TB focus of Listowel Food Fair farmer forum

High incidence of bovine TB in north Kerry and west Limerick will be the main talking point at this year's Listowel Food Fair farming forum.

Regional spike in TB focus of Listowel Food Fair farmer forum

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Rural Life

1 day ago

Covid legacy and trust issues curb tech sharing on upland farms

The legacy of Covid-19 is still being felt in upland farming communities when it comes to sharing technology and equipment between farmers.

Covid legacy and trust issues curb tech sharing on upland farms

Rural Life

1 day ago

Meath Samhain festival to showcase culinary heritage

Ireland’s rich culinary and cultural heritage is being celebrated at Samhain Festival of Food and Culture in Kells, Co. Meath, this weekend.

Meath Samhain festival to showcase culinary heritage

N.Ireland

1 day ago

Phosphate and potassium deficiency risks for winter crops

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of effective crop establishment, where winter cereals are concerned.

Phosphate and potassium deficiency risks for winter crops

Grass

1 day ago

Grass growth: Only 27% of farms on target for November covers

Soil temperatures are still as high as 3.4℃ above average in places while rainfall is below average, leaving many farms still grazing well.

Grass growth: Only 27% of farms on target for November covers

Videos

Pushing profits for two on a share farm in Co. Westmeath | The Dairy Trail

On episode two of Agriland's all new season of The Dairy Trail podcast, we travel to Co. Westmeath...

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Pushing profits for two on a share farm in Co. Westmeath | The Dairy Trail
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Beef

1 day ago

Mart report: Cattle price per kilo and sale numbers drop at Kilkenny

Kilkenny Mart hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Thursday (November 5), with 650 head of...

Mart report: Cattle price per kilo and sale numbers drop at Kilkenny

Green Diesel

2 days ago

Green diesel prices see slight reduction but contractors still struggling

With green diesel prices changing every day, contractors see no reason to think that fuel will continue to drop.

Green diesel prices see slight reduction but contractors still struggling

Farm Safety

2 days ago

Deadline to apply for PTO cover scheme extended

The deadline to apply for the scheme for power-take off (PTO) shaft covers has been extended by three weeks.

Deadline to apply for PTO cover scheme extended

Forestry

2 days ago

Minister urges landowners to consider forestry as a land use option

Minister Niall Collins, opened and addressed the National Forestry Conference which met today (Friday, November 6).

Minister urges landowners to consider forestry as a land use option

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