Agri-Business
Kerry Group has reported "strong volume growth and margin expansion" in the third quarter (Q3) of the year.
Pre-tax profits at the west Cork based yogurt maker, Glenilen Farm, last year increased by 56% to €1.65 million.
Dairy
Milk production begins to significantly drop at this time of the year, meaning it takes longer to fill up the bulk tank.
Beef
Clare Marts in Ennis, Co. Clare hosted its weekly bullock sale on Friday, October 16, with over 900...
Machinery
Following the bankruptcy of crop-protection spraying manufacturer, Delvano, more than 700 lots of equipment is going under the hammer.
North Cork Creameries is being called on to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) to provide clarity to its milk suppliers.
News
A County Clare farmer allegedly struck his partner "in a fit of rage" 10 times with a metal "kick bar", a court has heard.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has highlighted the importance of bioeconomy development for young farmers.
Clare Co-Operative Marts held its weekly weanlings stock sale on Tuesday (October 20) at Ennis Mart, with 1,018 head on offer.
A farm organisation has claimed that a "narrative" from beef processors on prices is "at odds with the market".
Bluetongue
A total of 48 cases of bluetongue have now been detected in Ireland, DAFM confirmed today (Wednesday, October 21).
Hereford cattle
A UK court ruling on the Hereford breed has reinforced the role of breed societies according to one agricultural law expert.
Rural Life
MEP Barry Cowen has heavily criticised fellow MEPs for what he called "fantasy football" economics on the budget for the next CAP.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has no plans to purchase a ship to be used for cattle exports.
Agri Politics
Macra has confirmed that Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend its national conference this weekend in Co. Limerick.
Sheep
It appears that despite sheep prices remaining solid in the past few weeks, farmers are still not increasing their numbers at the mart
With the deadline approaching on Friday, October 23 to ensure you have all the correct sales data...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users to exercise caution while using the roads...
A 'high-level summit' on generational renewal in farming, organised by ICOS, will take place in Co. Kildare next month.
The bioeconomy is "vital to Ireland", helping us to "use our natural resources in a better, more sustainable way".
A previous Status Yellow weather warning for rain associated with the first storm of the season,...
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has confirmed that delayed farm payments will start to issue from tomorrow (Thursday, October 22).
Ireland’s biomethane targets for 2030 could be derailed by "government inaction", Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI) has warned.
1,346,705 cattle were sold in the country's marts in the first nine months of 2026, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
Environment
Ireland’s first national bioeconomy strategy is being launched today (Wednesday, October 21).
Tillage
Planting winter barley remains an option. in Northern Ireland, according to crops' specialist, Leigh McClean.
N.Ireland
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has warned of possible liver fluke infections in cattle and sheep this autumn and winter.
Slaney Flour has turned the sod on its new flour mill in Ireland. The construction of the new...
The dispersal sale of the Knoxtown pedigree registered herd in Clonroche Co. Wexford took place on farm this week.
The Irish Simmental Cattle Society's Premier Show and Sale will take place at Roscommon...
Valtra has looked to test both the speed and precision of its new T Series of tractors via two extreme tests in Austria and Germany.
The Global Bioeconomy Summit in Dublin this week is an opportunity to showcase "Ireland's achievements and ambitions" in bioeconomy.
