Tillage
Tackling soil compaction and, as a consequence, boosting global food production, will be the overarching theme set for World Soil Day 2026.
Rural Life
A Clare designer who grew up immersed in farming has built a small chapel in Brussels shaped like a plough.
Late October and early November is an ideal time to walk crops to assess establishment rates and the effectiveness of weed control.
Dairy
Many farmers may be wondering whether it is worth considering the move to once-a-day (OAD) milking for some time before drying off the herd.
Beef
Over 36,500 head of cattle were slaughtered in the week ending Sunday, October 25, over 6,700 head above the same week of last year.
Following the two month long drought, fertiliser was late going out, which ultimately meant silage was late coming in.
Pig/Poultry
Disappointing pork markets in Q3 2026 and tightening margins in key markets are leading to a reexamination of pig production for 2027.
The Irish Aubrac Cattle Breed Society held its annual Pedigree Show and Sale on Saturday, October 24, at GVM Tullamore Mart, Co. Offaly.
Agri-Business
The latest European Commission figures indicate rising milk supply, expanding dairy production, and stronger export volumes in the EU.
Machinery
Farmers have been struggling to carry out field work over the past few weeks due to widespread soil saturation and waterlogging.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) seems to have softened its stance in the ongoing fallen animal collection dispute.
Teagasc is currently inviting tenders for cattle haulage services for its Grange Research Centre in Dunsany, Co. Meath.
Co. Mayo entrepreneur and part-time farmer, Alan Heaney, is preparing to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days.
Teagasc has produced a series of 2027 gross crop margin projections for cereals, oilseed rape, peas, beans, potatoes and beet.
N.Ireland
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published a number of new nutrient considerations for the growing of potato crops.
The final push to finish the rotation is now on, as grass growth has falling back to 31kg DM/ha, paired with unfavourable conditions.
Kilkenny Mart auctioneer George Candler surmised current sentiment, saying: "Nobody seems to know what direction the cattle trade will go."
Grass
The impact of this year's droughts means more farmers may need to consider a contingency of summer silage as part of their fodder budgets.
Carrots
Climate resilience means investing in good machinery that's able to get over the ground quickly when you do get good weather.
Forestry
The Social Economic Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) today held its inaugural policy event as part of its AGM.
Sheep
Body condition score is the all-important arbiter of ewe productivity, according to sheep specialist: Dr Nerys Wright.
Environment
There are further warnings that a government bill on deforestation could 'open the door' to restrictions on Irish farmers.
Students studying the part time BSc (Hons) in Agriculture at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), graduated from the level eight course.
A focus on polled genetics, docility and pedigree breeding was at the heart of a beef farm walk at Roundhill Limousin in Co. Limerick.
Zero grazing
A €20 fuel surcharge, two-week credit periods, and charging by load or by hour; Agriland caught up with contractors to talk zero grazing.
IRL has called for the findings in reports from the Central Bank of Ireland on 'access to cash' to be translated into "meaningful action".
Farmers, growers and food producers are among those shortlisted for the 20th anniversary edition of the Good Food Ireland Awards.
Nestled on the coast of the Kingdom county, the well-known Leagh Holsteins herd has been engulfed...
Bord Bia will hold its inaugural horticulture seminar at the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, next week.
Minister Heydon has extended the call for evidence on capital investments on farms supporting agriculture and land use post-2027.
A farm organisation has told farmers to "note the names" of workers carrying out maintenance on hedgerows.
Met Éireann has said that high pressure centred on the north of the country will bring mostly dry, calm and settled weather next week.
