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Rural Life

about 1 hour ago

Christmas convoy of joy on a roll across Kerry and Limerick

The seasonal spectacle that is Estuary Rollers' Christmas charity vehicle run will be on a roll tomorrow from Listowel Mart at 4:00p.m.

Christmas convoy of joy on a roll across Kerry and Limerick

Tillage

about 2 hours ago

Defra issues final estimate of 2025 harvest for UK

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has released the final estimate of UK 2025 cereal and oilseed harvest.

Defra issues final estimate of 2025 harvest for UK

Dairy

about 2 hours ago

Reviewing the farm's performance ahead of a grim-looking spring

2025 proved to be a good year for dairy farming, with good milk prices, relatively good weather, and good prices for cull cows and calves.

Reviewing the farm's performance ahead of a grim-looking spring

Beef

about 2 hours ago

Treating internal parasites this winter

With cattle now housed, keeping parasites are under control is crucial in boosting your herd's health and performance.

Treating internal parasites this winter

Sheep

about 15 hours ago

Consignments of lamb set to return to UK after being seized in France

A number of lorries carrying British lamb carcasses are to return to the UK following them being seized by border control in France.

Consignments of lamb set to return to UK after being seized in France

Rural Life

about 15 hours ago

Bluetongue: Processors called on to stop livestock imports from NI

Meat processors here are being called on to halt imports of livestock from Northern Ireland amid the ongoing Bluetongue situation there.

Bluetongue: Processors called on to stop livestock imports from NI

Sheep

about 16 hours ago

Sheep and fruit sectors added to Agri-Food Regulator interactive dashboard

The Agri-Food Regulator also detailed that 29% of primary producers reported experiencing unfair trading practices in the past 12 months.

Sheep and fruit sectors added to Agri-Food Regulator interactive dashboard

N.Ireland

about 16 hours ago

Lack of DAERA information on bluetongue leaving farmers 'in limbo' - MP

DUP's Carla Lockhart urged DAERA to deliver ‘goodwill’ to the herd and flock owners affected the two bluetongue control zones in Co. Down.

Lack of DAERA information on bluetongue leaving farmers 'in limbo' - MP

Rural Life

about 18 hours ago

Met Éireann issues weather warnings for the weekend

Weather warnings have been issued for this weekend. A Status Yellow rain warning will come into...

Met Éireann issues weather warnings for the weekend

Forestry

about 18 hours ago

New chairperson appointed to Forestry Appeals Committee

A new chairperson has been appointed to the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC).

New chairperson appointed to Forestry Appeals Committee

Rural Life

about 19 hours ago

€6.4m announced for 94 animal welfare charities around the country

Over €6.4 million in funding has been announced for animal welfare charities in Ireland.

€6.4m announced for 94 animal welfare charities around the country

Agri-Business

about 19 hours ago

Plans announced to relax bluetongue restrictions on a Co. Down mart

Plans have been announced to relax some of the restrictions on a Co. Down livestock mart introduced following the detection of bluetongue in the area.

Plans announced to relax bluetongue restrictions on a Co. Down mart

N.Ireland

about 19 hours ago

Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme

A new £40M farm capital grant scheme for Northern Ireland will be launched during the early weeks of 2026.

Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme

Agri-Business

about 20 hours ago

Fertiliser costs rise nearly 15% in year to October - CSO

Farmers experienced increased costs for fertiliser and electricity over the last year, new figures from the CSO show.

Fertiliser costs rise nearly 15% in year to October - CSO

N.Ireland

about 20 hours ago

Calls for fairness in UK dairy sector are 'falling on deaf ears' - FFA

Farmers For Action claimed the recent appeals for UK dairy processors to uphold new fair dealing rules are once again "falling on deaf ears."

Calls for fairness in UK dairy sector are 'falling on deaf ears' - FFA

Dairy

about 21 hours ago

Cost of living pressures driving down world dairy markets - expert

Cost of living pressures, in tandem with weakening consumer sentiment, are the key factors driving down world dairy markets

Cost of living pressures driving down world dairy markets - expert

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series: 'We take for granted that the public knows about farming'

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series: 'We take for granted that the public knows about farming'

Agriland Media Group is delighted to collaborate with the National Dairy Council (NDC) on a series...

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N.Ireland

about 22 hours ago

Clearer details about Northern Ireland’s bluetongue outbreak

Farmers across Northern Ireland have criticised DAERA for the slow release of information regarding the recent bluetongue outbreak.

Clearer details about Northern Ireland’s bluetongue outbreak

Agri-Business

about 22 hours ago

AD planning guidelines expected early in 2026

Guidelines to help authorities in assessing planning applications for biomethane plants are expected early in 2026.

AD planning guidelines expected early in 2026

Agri Politics

about 23 hours ago

Heydon clarifies rules on non-productive investments for ACRES

Minister Martin Heydon clarified the permitted uses and payment circumstances for non-productive investments in relation to ACRES.

Heydon clarifies rules on non-productive investments for ACRES

Rural Life

1 day ago

Man (50s) dies after wall collapses at Cork farm

A man has died following a workplace accident near Bandon, Co. Cork. Gardaí and emergency...

Man (50s) dies after wall collapses at Cork farm

Environment

1 day ago

Weekend weather: Wet and blustery with widespread outbreaks of rain

Met Éireann has forecast the continuation of unsettled weather over the weekend.

Weekend weather: Wet and blustery with widespread outbreaks of rain

Dairy

1 day ago

Reducing the risk of mastitis over the dry period

Once cows are dried off, farmers need to focus on reducing the risk of mastitis over the dry period to ensure they have a successful spring.

Reducing the risk of mastitis over the dry period

Beef

1 day ago

Beef kill: 2025 supply now down by over 180,000 head

The number of cattle slaughtered at Irish factories this year has now fallen by more than 180,000 head since last year.

Beef kill: 2025 supply now down by over 180,000 head

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Holding CellCheck awards 'is a privilege'

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Holding CellCheck awards 'is a privilege'

Agriland Media Group is collaborating with FBD Trust to produce the 'FBD Trust Marking 50...

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Dairy

1 day ago

Heydon indicates intention to seek derogation after 2028

Minister Martin Heydon has indicated his intention that Ireland will seek a further nitrates derogation after 2028 if water quality improves.

Heydon indicates intention to seek derogation after 2028

Environment

1 day ago

No decision expected from Court of Justice of the EU on Irish NAP case until 2026

The Court of Justice of the European Union heard from Irish farm organisations and An Taisce today (Thursday, December 11) on the fifth NAP.

No decision expected from Court of Justice of the EU on Irish NAP case until 2026

Dairy

1 day ago

EU plans to secure a fairer food supply chain  'essential and timely' - EMB

The European Milk Board (EMB) has said EU legislation "still fails to provide sufficient protection for farmers".

EU plans to secure a fairer food supply chain  'essential and timely' - EMB

Podcast

1 day ago

The Farming Week: Nitrates derogation confirmed, bluetongue latest, Irish whiskey sales

Charles O'Donnell, Francess McDonnell, Cathal O'Shea and Joe Griffin bring you the biggest stories...

The Farming Week: Nitrates derogation confirmed, bluetongue latest, Irish whiskey sales

ESB Networks Winter Safety Series 2025

ESB Networks Winter Safety Series 2025: 10 tips for safer farming

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Agriland Media Group is delighted to collaborate with ESB Networks to bring you the ESB...

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Videos

Minister Heydon on Ireland's derogation extension

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has said that all farmers seeking a...

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Minister Heydon on Ireland's derogation extension

N.Ireland

1 day ago

Census: Total cattle numbers drop by 2% in NI since 2024

The results from the June 2025 Agricultural Census have been released today,...

Census: Total cattle numbers drop by 2% in NI since 2024

Agri-Business

1 day ago

Extension to deadline for horticulture investment scheme

A deadline extension for applying to the 2026 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector has been announced.

Extension to deadline for horticulture investment scheme

Rural Life

1 day ago

Safety message issued as seasonal tractor runs take place across the country

Safety should be prioritised with many tractor runs happening over Christmas, a Fine Gael senator...

Safety message issued as seasonal tractor runs take place across the country

Agri-Business

1 day ago

New suspected case of bluetongue under investigation in Co. Down

A new suspected case of bluetongue virus is under investigation in Northern Ireland.

New suspected case of bluetongue under investigation in Co. Down

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