Schemes
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has confirmed that over 1,400 farmers are awaiting payments under ACRES.
N.Ireland
Threats have been made against DAERA staff following what has been described as "inaccurate public commentary" about a cattle cull in Tyrone.
Podcast
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
Calls have been made for the publication of the full economic assessment linked to the latest Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals
Agri-Business
Dairygold has confirmed that it is selling Creamery House in Buttevant, Co. Cork. The guide price for the sale of the property is €210,000.
Dairy News
Dairy co-op Ornua has today (Thursday, August 6) confirmed its Purchase Price Index (PPI) for the month of July.
Beef
If weather conditions allow the migration of infected midges from the UK across the Irish Sea to...
Environment
Weather conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight will occur from Saturday evening.
Tillage
Recent heatwaves have severely impacted many winter and summer crops growing across Europe, according to Brussels.
Bord Bia has confirmed that agendas for meetings of its Farmer Forum are developed in conjunction with the forum’s committee membership.
Downpatrick cereal grower Neill Patterson is gearing up to cut 200ac of winter wheat over the coming days, assuming the rain holds off
Minister Heydon has confirmed that ranking and selection will apply for tranche 12 of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS).
Rural Life
A passenger train in Poland crashed through trailers carrying straw bales on Monday (August 3) after a tractor driver stopped on the tracks.
Michael Fitzmaurice has said that he has requested a meeting with Brittany Ferries over its decision to cease carrying livestock.
Series
For many farmers and landowners, forestry provides a resilient long-term investment, as Galway beef farmer Eoin Wynne discovered.
Glanbia has announced its 2026 half year results for the six month period ending on July 4, saying it is increasing its earnings per share.
Dairy
The top 10% of Ireland's most profitable farms are feeding an additional 2kg of grass/cow/day compared to the bottom 10%.
Suckler farms that take early weaning preparation steps can reduce stress and animal health issues on their farms at weaning time.
Beef News
17,602 tonnes of beef valued at €124 million was imported into Ireland in the first five months of 2026, the Department of Agriculture said.
Latest figures suggest that 10 farmers challenged an initial TB reactor valuation during the first half of 2026.
Agri Politics
Minister Martin Heydon has highlighted the key policy developments in the agri-sector during the first month of Ireland's EU presidency
Firefighter Aaron Corley reversed a Massey Ferguson 7620 and a trailer roughly 68.8km to raise money for Make-A-Wish Ireland and LA519.
Prof. Karina Pierce has recently been appointed as dean of agriculture and head of the School of Agriculture and Food Science at UCD.
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said it was 'with regret' he was told of the decision by Brittany Ferries to end livestock transport.
Vaccination remains the "most effective tool available" to help protect susceptible livestock against bluetongue virus (BTV).
Farmers are being advised to assess fodder stocks on their farms for the upcoming winter by completing a fodder budget.
Bord Bia has said that the decision by Brittany Ferries to cease carrying livestock is "disappointing", and could impact access to markets.
Ahead of its official launch today (Monday, August 3), Agriland was given exclusive access to...
Machinery News
AGCO has warned that potential energy shortages across Europe could disrupt production and critical parts supplies.
Minister Martin Heydon has travelled to the UK in an effort to promote Irish beef in what remains our largest market for agri-food products.
July 2026 was one of the hottest, driest and sunniest months on record for Ireland, according to new data from Met Éireann.
Swiss Holstein breeder and judge, Marcel Egli, has been announced as the judge for the 2026 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition.
