Dairy
Minister Heydon has said that there are some areas in which the government will not be able to approve nitrates derogations in the future.
Series
ESB Networks is asking farmers busy preparing for winter to be mindful of the dangers of working near electricity wires.
Rural Life
A number of cattle were seized from a Clare farm by DAFM as part of an animal welfare-related enforcement operation.
Dairy News
Domestic milk intake by milk processors and co-ops was estimated at 760.4 million litres in September 2026, according to the CSO.
Lime Spreading
Is damp lime better than dry lime, what are the benefits of outward spreading compared to inward, and what will it all cost you?
CAP
Farm leaders urged Taoiseach Micheál Martin to "stand firm" on the defence of the CAP as pressure mounts to agree the next EU budget.
Agri-Business
Some 96% of vets are using third party software "at their own expense" to fulfil obligations under the NVPS.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a food recall for a batch of chicken sliders due to undeclared egg and milk.
N.Ireland
More investment is needed in Northern Ireland's rural fire and rescue services after a 73% increase in farm fire costs last year, a MLA said.
It is hard to think that dry-off is only around the corner, but there is no denying how quickly it is creeping up.
Beef
Housing time is near for spring-2026-born dairy-beef calves, a time when it is a good idea to record the weights of these cattle.
A flat-rate farmer's appeal for a VAT refund on an upgraded cluster flush system has been rejected by the Tax Appeals Commission.
MEPs on the European Parliament's agriculture committee have formally called for a set of new measures to boost generational renewal.
Sheep
Blessington Mart in Co. Wicklow is set to host the Genetic Jewels sale on Saturday, November 7.
Agri Politics
Parasite incur a cost of about €181 million on farmers every year an Oireachtas Committee has heard this evening (Wednesday, November 4).
Environment
Farmers are being invited to attend an information meeting on roadside tree felling in Galway tonight (Wednesday, November 4).
A new farm safety campaign has been launched in Northern Ireland, urging older farmers to recognise the risks on their farms.
A draft deal has reportedly been reached between the EU and the UK which could replace post-Brexit protocols on food and agri trade.
Farmers should be able to focus on growing food with less red tape, the EU’s Economy Commissioner has said.
Arla has confirmed that it has stopped milk collection from a number of farms where breaches of...
Hay Bales
High diesel prices and reduced demand from the equine sector has seen hay sales grind to a halt, but sellers are not panicking just yet.
As demand for protein continues to grow, dairy co-op Arla has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a water-based protein drink.
Winter Housing
The importance of feeding replacement heifers correctly and reaching target weights this winter has been outlined by Teagasc
An €8 million European research project is aiming to help farmers improve productivity in grassland livestock production systems.
The latest Ornua PPI has seen a notable increase, reflecting an increase in the associated indicative milk price of 2.7c/L.
Excise clearances of marked gas oil, also known as green diesel, decreased by 1.5% over the first eight months of 2026 compared with last year
Glanbia plc has revised its full-year earnings guidance upwards following a "strong performance" in the first nine months of the year.
On episode two of Agriland's all new season of The Dairy Trail podcast, we travel to Co. Westmeath...
The Climate Change Advisory Council has criticised the government's failure to commit adequate funding for nature restoration in Budget 2027.
A survey of farmers who received a BVD-positive result has found that 21% did not go on to vaccinate their herd after their first case.
Winter milking operations are now in the thick of autumn calving, meaning the must stay on top of regular Californian milk testing (CMT).
The Munster Angus Breeders concluded its 2026 calendar with the Autumn Select Sale at GVM...
