Hedge Cutting
As the start of the official hedge cutting season is fast approaching, farmers are being encouraged to make a plan for the coming months.
Agri Politics
Farmers in Denmark say they are holding back on any investments until there is clarity about the new government’s goals for the agri sector.
Beef
Tullow Mart in Co. Carlow held its weekly cattle sale on Friday (August 14), with trade showing positive signs.
Europe needs to work together to tackle the crises in the fodder and tillage sectors, according to Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher.
Rural Life
The VCI has invited vet practitioners, nurses, practice staff, family members of vet professionals, animal owners and farmers to share views.
Grass
The government is being called on to renew support for measures promoting multi-species swards (MSS) and red clover.
Sheep
The risk of sheep scab increases with the movement of sheep between farms and livestock marts, the UFU is reminding farmers.
Dairy
Ireland’s National Genotyping Programme has surpassed one million calf genotypes in 2026 alone, according to ICBF.
Gort Co-Operative Mart, Co. Galway hosted its annual show and sale of autumn-born Belgian Blue sired (BBX) weanlings on Thursday (August 13).
This week's sheep trade sees lamb prices cut by another 20-30c/kg since last Monday (August 10), but cull ewe price offers have held firm.
Agri-Business
Fuel sector leaders are urging the government to recall the Dáil and stop the planned fuel excise increase.
Tyson Foods has announced that it is to close two major beef processing facilities and to sell another amid a "historic" cattle shortage.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has called for a dedicated taskforce to be set up to safeguard the future of live exports.
Opinion
A more balanced calving pattern within the dairy sector is needed if Irish agriculture is to confront the challenge of climate change.
The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) has announced that FBD Insurance will be the new title sponsor of the National Dairy Show.
The Beef Plan Movement (BPM) has accused Brittany Ferries of discriminating against Ireland’s livestock sector.
Cattle Trade
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday (August 13), as 470 animals went through the ring, with prices staying stable.
Tillage
Weather permitting, the much anticipated 2026 spring barley harvest will get underway later today (August 17) in Co. Mayo.
This week's factory quotes sees most processors hold their beef price offers at the same level as last week, with trade generally firm.
English farmers are set to gain £65 million in support as the UK government aims to address the ongoing drought that is affecting the sector.
ABP Ireland and lamb processor Irish Country Meats have marked their fifth consecutive year of 'Gold Membership' of Origin Green.
A January-2026-born ram lamb owned by a Co. Donegal-based sheep breeder has sold for an impressive €33,000.
Lactalis, the French dairy company has reached an agreement with Canadian dairy group Saputo Inc., to acquire its UK Dairy Division.
Kinisla has confirmed the price it will pay for July milk supplies, while also announcing an increase in its discount on dairy feeds.
Fodder
The association representing grain growers has urged livestock farmers to consider stored grain during a shortage of fodder.
Weather
Met Éireann has said that the weather conditions this week will be generally mixed, with showers expected to become widespread from mid-week.
Due to the wet autumn last year followed by a wet spring this year, soil compaction may be holding many farms back in terms of grass growth.
From steam engines to horse-drawn ploughs, farming machinery from a bygone era roared back into...
Dairy cows have accounted for almost 80% of the factory cull cow kill in the first six months of this year.
Farm Safety
Farmers are being urged to keep safety at the front of their minds while working to make sure cattle have enough fodder during the drought.
Clare Co-Operative Mart held its weekly cattle sale in Ennis Mart on Thursday (August 13) as numbers through the ring.
Environment
Farmers have spent the summer battling scorching heat and drought — now they may face a fight against nutrient spreading rulebooks too.
