Rural Life
Kicking off Agriland’s Groundbreakers series, which is proudly supported by FBD, a Co. Galway farmer shares her passion for farming.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will appear before the Joint Committee on Agriculture to discuss the impact of greenways on farmers.
Beef
This week's factory quotes have seen beef price offers decline by a further 10c/kg as forward store cattle buyers count their losses
Dairy
Dairy farmers are getting the opportunity this week to see how Fleckvieh dairy cows are adding value to farm systems in Ireland.
The NARGC has called on the government to fully outline Ireland’s position on proposed European restrictions on lead ammunition.
Agri-Business
A farmer in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, has appealed for information about the alleged theft of 38 hoggets from his farm.
Machinery
Czech tractor manufacturer Zetor will present its new Series 6 at Cereals, the UK arable farming...
N.Ireland
A farmer has been sentenced today (Monday June 8) at Dungannon Court on charges relating to animal welfare.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is aiming to grow the value of New Zealand's red meat sector exports to NZ$23 billion by 2035.
Sheep
This week's sheep trade sees positive developments for farmers with lambs to sell as factory price offers have increased by about 20c/kg.
Excise clearances of marked gas oil, also known as green diesel, decreased by 3% in the first three months of 2026 compared to Q1 2025.
Irish Country Meats (ICM) has announced the reopening of its competition for young sheep farming enthusiasts, 'Flocks of the Future'.
Forestry
Forest Industries Ireland (FII) has announced the TU Dublin winners of its Future Timber Design Awards programme.
China could reshape trade flows for beef globally according to a food/agricultural commodity market research organisation.
Agri Politics
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association is calling for funding under the new CAP programme for farmers impacted by land designations.
A Mayo farmer was issued with two cheques totalling €13,455 which later bounced after selling 65 sheep to a Roscommon farmer.
The weather forecast for the week ahead includes a mix of sunshine and showers for the first half of the week.
Co. Longford-based agri-advisory business, Midland Agri Consultancy is to deliver a farm machinery...
According to data from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), 614,527 handheld AI serves were recorded during the month of May.
Kilkenny mart hosted its weekly cattle sale on Thursday, June 4, where 300 cattle went for sale as trade prices hold on average.
Over 200 people attended a suckler farm walk which took place on the farm of John Pringle in...
France has introduced a new emergency agricultural bill which aims to protect farmers, boost food sovereignty and protect farmland.
Pig/Poultry
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods.
Figures from the CSO show that the Irish dairy herd grew last year, but it is a different story across the water in Britain.
A new report by Michael McKeon, Teagasc pig specialist, discusses why looking after your health is extremely important for farmers.
Environment
The National Biodiversity Data Centre recently launched a new system for reporting Asian hornet sightings in Ireland.
Approximately €2.6 million has been paid out in avian influenza-related compensation since 2023, according to DAFM.
An Irish MEP has called on the EU to agree a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that provides a way...
Farmers need to be aware of "simple preventive steps" that they can take to protect themselves against tick bites and Lyme disease.
Tillage
A debate is fast evolving on how best to secure optimal weed control in forage maize crops grown under Irish conditions.
Grass
There is a lot of slurry and chemical fertiliser to be spread in the coming month, but farmers must not forget about sulphur.
Transitioning calves to grass from the shed is one of the key tasks that must be managed...
