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Agri-Business

4 minutes ago

FAO: Global meat and dairy prices decline as sugar surges

Global prices of cereal, dairy and meat edged lower, while sugar prices rose for a fourth consecutive month during October.

FAO: Global meat and dairy prices decline as sugar surges

Family Farm

1 hour ago

The unspoken 'guilt' of not taking over the family farm

For many young people who grow up on a family farm in Ireland, leaving home to pursue a different path can bring with it a "sense of guilt".

The unspoken 'guilt' of not taking over the family farm

Lambs

2 hours ago

Update: Lambs thrive on Offaly farm despite weather challenges

A return visit to Ken and Richard Mathews' farm in Co. Offaly has shown lambs that are doing "remarkably well" despite severe weather changes.

Update: Lambs thrive on Offaly farm despite weather challenges

Beef

3 hours ago

What county has the best overall suckler herd performance?

Suckler farmers will have different parameters and KPIs to identify what they perceive to be the best "overall suckler herd performance".

What county has the best overall suckler herd performance?

Tillage

4 hours ago

New PhDs in agriculture strengthen Ireland's farming research

Two PhDs in the field of agriculture have been conferred by South East Technological University (SETU) at its Wexford campus.

New PhDs in agriculture strengthen Ireland's farming research

Machinery

5 hours ago

Winterising agri-machinery for the 2027 season

With many operators' agricultural machinery work for 2026 now drawing to a close, attention is beginning to turn towards the year ahead.

Winterising agri-machinery for the 2027 season

Rural Life

6 hours ago

'It can be hard for people to find and afford food grown close to home'

"We’ve built a food economy geared towards exports, yet it can still be hard for people here to find and afford food grown close to home."

'It can be hard for people to find and afford food grown close to home'

Bovine TB

7 hours ago

Regional spike in TB focus of Listowel Food Fair farmer forum

High incidence of bovine TB in north Kerry and west Limerick will be the main talking point at this year's Listowel Food Fair farming forum.

Regional spike in TB focus of Listowel Food Fair farmer forum

Rural Life

8 hours ago

Covid legacy and trust issues curb tech sharing on upland farms

The legacy of Covid-19 is still being felt in upland farming communities when it comes to sharing technology and equipment between farmers.

Covid legacy and trust issues curb tech sharing on upland farms

Rural Life

9 hours ago

Meath Samhain festival to showcase culinary heritage

Ireland’s rich culinary and cultural heritage is being celebrated at Samhain Festival of Food and Culture in Kells, Co. Meath, this weekend.

Meath Samhain festival to showcase culinary heritage

N.Ireland

10 hours ago

Phosphate and potassium deficiency risks for winter crops

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of effective crop establishment, where winter cereals are concerned.

Phosphate and potassium deficiency risks for winter crops

Grass

10 hours ago

Grass growth: Only 27% of farms on target for November covers

Soil temperatures are still as high as 3.4℃ above average in places while rainfall is below average, leaving many farms still grazing well.

Grass growth: Only 27% of farms on target for November covers

Beef

10 hours ago

Mart report: Cattle price per kilo and sale numbers drop at Kilkenny

Kilkenny Mart hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Thursday (November 5), with 650 head of...

Mart report: Cattle price per kilo and sale numbers drop at Kilkenny

Green Diesel

22 hours ago

Green diesel prices see slight reduction but contractors still struggling

With green diesel prices changing every day, contractors see no reason to think that fuel will continue to drop.

Green diesel prices see slight reduction but contractors still struggling

Farm Safety

22 hours ago

Deadline to apply for PTO cover scheme extended

The deadline to apply for the scheme for power-take off (PTO) shaft covers has been extended by three weeks.

Deadline to apply for PTO cover scheme extended

Forestry

23 hours ago

Minister urges landowners to consider forestry as a land use option

Minister Niall Collins, opened and addressed the National Forestry Conference which met today (Friday, November 6).

Minister urges landowners to consider forestry as a land use option

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Rural Life

23 hours ago

What farming events are lined up for this year's Science Week?

Science Week 2026 will take place from Sunday to the following Sunday, and several agriculture events have been arranged.

What farming events are lined up for this year's Science Week?

Cattle Trade

24 hours ago

Mart report: €6.70/kg for weanlings in Castlerea

Castlerea Mart held its weekly bullock sale on Monday (November 2), and its sale of weanlings, heifers and cows on Thursday (November 5).

Mart report: €6.70/kg for weanlings in Castlerea

Forestry

1 day ago

Under 1,900ha of forestry planted in first 10 months of year

Forestry planting in 2026 is currently running at less than a quarter of official government targets, according to new data.

Under 1,900ha of forestry planted in first 10 months of year

Machinery

1 day ago

New John Deere display aims to ease farmers into using precision tech

John Deere said its latest touchscreen display as a "precision agriculture solution for those taking their first steps into digital farming".

New John Deere display aims to ease farmers into using precision tech

Agri-Business

1 day ago

Cattle prices drop almost 8% since last year

Cattle prices in Ireland are down almost 8% on last year according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Cattle prices drop almost 8% since last year

N.Ireland

1 day ago

Demand for answers and action from report on Tyrone cattle cull

An independent review into the culling of 51 cattle in Co. Tyrone in June must deliver answers, accountability and action, the UFU has said.

Demand for answers and action from report on Tyrone cattle cull

Agri Politics

1 day ago

John Joe Fitzgerald steps down as INHFA vice president

John Joe Fitzgerald is stepping down as vice president of the Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA).

John Joe Fitzgerald steps down as INHFA vice president

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virus

1 day ago

New midge-borne disease detected in Spanish cattle for first time

Spanish authorities have confirmed the first detection of EHD virus serotype 7 in the country, with cases identified at three cattle farms.

New midge-borne disease detected in Spanish cattle for first time

Rural Life

1 day ago

Status Yellow warning for fog issued for many counties

Met Éireann has today (Friday, November 6) issued a Status Yellow weather warning for fog for...

Status Yellow warning for fog issued for many counties

Rural Life

1 day ago

Kilkenny City named 2026 Macra Club of the Year

Kilkenny City Macra has been named as the overall winner of this year's Macra Club of the Year awards, the organisation has announced.

Kilkenny City named 2026 Macra Club of the Year

Rural Life

1 day ago

Idea that we have plenty of food an 'illusion' Dublin conference told

An international conference that took place in Dublin this week was told that the idea that Europe has "plenty of food" is an "illusion".

Idea that we have plenty of food an 'illusion' Dublin conference told

Videos

Pushing profits for two on a share farm in Co. Westmeath | The Dairy Trail

On episode two of Agriland's all new season of The Dairy Trail podcast, we travel to Co. Westmeath...

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Agri-Business

1 day ago

ABP to expand meat division with Welsh lamb abattoir

Meat processor ABP has confirmed it has reached an agreement to purchase a lamb abattoir in Wales...

ABP to expand meat division with Welsh lamb abattoir

N.Ireland

1 day ago

'Sound evidence' vital for shaping agri-food policy

"Sound evidence" is needed to form the policies needed to guide the agri-food sector through challenges, according to Minister Andrew Muir.

'Sound evidence' vital for shaping agri-food policy

Pig/Poultry

1 day ago

Call for carbon tax cut on LPG to support poultry farmers

A Fianna Fáil senator has called for the carbon tax reduction announced in Budget 2027 to be extended to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Call for carbon tax cut on LPG to support poultry farmers

Rural Life

1 day ago

Settled weather to continue for weekend with low rainfall

The current spell of settled weather is due to continue over the weekend with low rainfall amounts expected, according to Met Éireann.

Settled weather to continue for weekend with low rainfall

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