Rural Life
Farmers’ big asks for Budget 2027 include help with fertiliser and fuel costs, more scheme funding and support for passing on the farm.
Dairy
The output value of dairy experienced a sharp rise in 2025 according to the final results of the...
The Irish dairy industry is seeing a “huge opportunity” in changing nutrition trends from both a farming and processing perspective.
Agri-Business
Income on cattle rearing farms increased substantially in 2025, Teagasc's final National Farm Survey results show.
Farmers are urging for Budget 2027 to safeguard Irish food security.
Teagasc has published its farm enterprise factsheets for 2025, which are based on the final confirmed results of the National Farm Survey.
The central role played by women in Irish dairy farming and breeding is set to be recognised at the FBD National Dairy Show.
To mark its 60th anniversary, Mid Tipp Mart in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, hosted a charity auction.
Sheep
This week's sheep trade sees ewe and lamb prices remain solid, with price offers tabled (October 5) largely the same as last week's.
Opinion
Budget 2027 will represent a watershed moment for Irish agriculture: an industry that is under a lot of economic pressure.
The best Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) projects leave a "farm safer and simpler to operate".
Clearances of marked gas oil, also known as green diesel, were down in the first seven months of 2026.
Beef
This week's factory quotes for beef cattle sees opening base price offers up by 10c/kg and more in some cases in the last week.
Budget 2027
Ahead of Budget 2027 being announced tomorrow, there are calls for a carbon tax rebate scheme for agricultural contractors.
Tirlán cooperative and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur have today (Monday, October 5) opened applications for the 2026 student bursary programme.
Budget 2027 must "protect rural households" from rising fuel and living costs, Irish Rural Link (IRL) has said.
Tom Harte Farm Services have been proud sponsors of the National Dairy Show for 30 years, and are excited to return as a Platinum Sponsor.
A new report published today has outlined the potential for regenerative farming to help reduce risks and input costs for farmers.
A source reported “big sale of bullocks” in Ennis Mart, with 860 on offer and prices reaching up to €5.40/kg.
Shamonda Virus
Farmers in Northern Ireland are advised to be alert following the detection of Shamonda virus in the Republic of Ireland.
Environment
An endangered Irish cattle breed has been introduced to Scottish Highlands in a bid to restore a landscape described as rainforest habitat.
Met Éireann said this week's weather will bring a mixture of rain and dry periods, while it will also feel cooler at times.
Showbox Sires Embryo Extravaganza took place online this week, with a top price of $12,700 achieved by the end of the sale.
ABP Food Group has this morning (Monday, October 5) announced the opening of its young farmer stock purchase support scheme for applications.
FBD National Dairy Show
Munster Bovine is looking forward to returning to the National Dairy Show 2026, continuing as a long-standing Platinum Sponsor.
The beef price in Great Britain (GB) sustained an upward trend in the week to September 27, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
The leader of the Independent Ministers in Cabinet, Minister Seán Canney, has welcomed the force majeure for the ACRES Geese and Swans action.
Minister Martin Heydon has said he is counting on the cooperation of EU member states to fulfil his...
The average wait time for approval of TAMS applications is in line with targets in the Farmers’ Charter, Minister Martin Heydon said.
An effective Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication programme must address wildlife transmission, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU).
Schemes
Thousands of applicants for BISS, CRISS and Eco-scheme since 2022 are still waiting for payment, it was confirmed recently.
Farm Survey
The HSA is beginning a four-week nationwide inspection campaign focusing on working at height in agricultural settings.
