Agri-Business
The government has outlined a timeline for the reintroduction of fuel excise and the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) levy from September.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice today (Tuesday, June 30) for certain batches of cooked ham products.
N.Ireland
The Ulster Unionists Party (UUP) has “cautiously welcomed” the revised Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) published for consultation.
Rural Life
An MEP has said he will table amendments to the European Parliament's position on the CAP to secure higher funding for young farmers.
A recall has been issued for a batch of Irish turkey burgers due to the presence of salmonella, the FSAI has confirmed.
Environment
An Irish renewable energy company has renewed its partnership with a European solar system provider in a new multi-year agreement.
Rural Housing
Some key figures in politics and rural advocacy have shared their reactions to the new planning guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing.
Agri Politics
The EU adopted a recommendation on wildfire risk management, setting out a framework to help member states cope with and prevent wildfires.
Sheep
EasyCare sheep numbers are increasing exponentially throughout the UK and Ireland, and this growth looks set to continue.
Schemes
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said the number of applications for the specialist horticulture scheme was in line with expectations.
Beef
Carnew Mart held its weekly cattle sale on Saturday, June 27, where numbers through the ring were similar to last week with a full clearance.
The European Council has adopted new rules to improve farmers’ position in the EU food supply chain to ensure “a fairer share of value”.
Abbeyleix, Co. Laois is mourning the loss of Danny Cass, 91, a local farmer, father of three and grandfather of nine.
The next phase of the Ireland and New Zealand Agriculture and Climate Joint Research and Technology Initiative has opened for proposals.
PSNI are currently looking into the disappearance of 14 cattle, who went missing from a farm in Ardglass, Co. Down over the weekend.
Dairy
Three farm walks have been scheduled to take place over the next two weeks for dairy farmers who are thinking of converting to organics.
Tillage
It is now almost certain that varieties of winter wheat that are Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerant will soon be available
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has sought additional time to complete a new scientific opinion on Bovaer.
Farmers across the country are being encouraged to sign up for a free eight-week exercise and health education programme.
Cattle Trade
Castlerea Mart held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday, June 25, with 150 lots on offer with numbers marginally down on last week.
Rural Crime
Gardaí have confirmed that they are looking into the suspected theft of a tractor door and headlights from a farm in Cappamore, Co. Limerick.
Bayer has been handed a major win by the US Supreme Court in a long running saga concerning the pesticide product Roundup.
Dutch livestock farmers who wished to cease operations have had €4.2 billion made available to them over the period 2019-2025.
US President Trump has signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertiliser imports.
Fuel excise cuts implemented to help those who depend on petrol or diesel vehicles cope with higher prices will be extended until September.
A memo will go to Cabinet today (Tuesday, June 30) to outline new planning guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing.
A dry spring has reduced crop condition ratings across much of the UK, though winter cereals and oilseed rape remain in a strong position.
In the fourth instalment of Agriland's 'Groundbreakers' series, we meet sisters who are both as...
At this time of the year, farmers must check whether or not the milking machine needs to be serviced to keep on top of milk quality.
The recent hot weather was taken advantage of to secure a crop of second-cut bales on the ABP Monitor Farm of John Twohig in Bandon
The first meeting of the Bord Bia Farmer Forum took place today (Monday, June 29), the Irish food board has confirmed.
MEPs on the European Parliament's agriculture committee are set to push for mandatory frontloading of 15% in the next CAP.
