Forestry
Coillte has been directed to stop felling operations at a site in Co. Tipperary, following claims semi-mature oak trees have been cut down.
Beef
Clare Co-Operative Mart held its weekly young stock trade at Ennis Mart on Tuesday, with 320 calves, runners, and weanlings through the ring.
Tillage
UK November 2026 wheat futures returned above the key £200/t threshold in the latest round of trading, to £203/t.
Dairy
Carbery Group has announced its milk price for supplies in July, opting to increase its price by 0.5c/L, and offer a support payment.
N.Ireland
Information from the public is now being requested as part of a review into the culling of 51 cattle by officials in Northern Ireland.
As we get nearer to autumn calving, it may be time to start considering looking at what bulls are suitable for your breeding strategy.
Golden Vale Marts' special weanling sale in Abbeyfeale Mart, Co. Limerick on Saturday (August 15) saw several animals break €6.00/kg.
The UK has recorded 493 cases of bluetongue so far this season according to latest official figures from Defra.
Agri-Business
Kinisla has said that the "vast majority" of its suppliers have signed the new contract, but did not confirm an exact number.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice for a product made with...
The 83rd Virginia Agricultural Show took place today (Wednesday, August 19) in County Cavan.
Coolroehouse Abbott Ann has taken the top prize, claiming the 2026 Diageo Baileys Champion Cow title after a thrilling competition.
Animal Health
A case of classical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.
Grass
The ICSA has said it was left disappointed by the outcome of yesterday's stakeholder meetings on fodder supplies.
A fully funded, industry-accredited training scheme has been launched to help farmers and agricultural workers use ATVs safely.
In 2026, approximately 80 fires have been recorded across the Coillte estate, impacting an estimated 100 hectares of Coillte forests.
A meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) will take place on Friday (August 21).
Rural Life
From near and far, crowds flocked to Co. Cavan today (Wednesday, August 19) for the 83rd Virginia Agricultural Show.
The 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme (BWS) worth €28 million will open this week for...
The body representing farm contractors has said that some of its members have had to reduce their workforces.
Farmers are being advised to identify local sources of fodder in their areas in order to keep animals fed.
Leitrim father and daughter Michael and Aoife Ruddock have both secured places in the finals of the National Brown Bread Baking Competitions.
Judging has kicked off this morning (Wednesday, August 19) at the 83rd edition of the Virginia Agricultural Show in Co. Cavan.
Rural communities "cannot thrive" without adequate public transport, according to Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove.
Sheep
Clare Co-operative Marts held its weekly sheep sale in Ennis Mart on Monday (August 17), with 560 sheep through the ring.
Over 300 farms have now completed and submitted a fodder budget, with an average of just over four months of feed available.
Minister Martin Heydon has been called on to provide financial supports to stave off a coming fodder shortage.
From steam engines to horse-drawn ploughs, farming machinery from a bygone era roared back into...
With updated slurry storage rules barrelling towards us, taking to a 'flying herd' system may be a reasonable choice for some farms.
Golden Vale Marts held its weekly young stock sale in Carrigallen Mart, Co. Leitrim, on Saturday (August 15).
Pig/Poultry
The EU will carry out an audit in Brazil later this month which could lead to Brazilian poultry exports avoiding a potential ban.
The countdown is officially underway to the 83rd edition of the Virginia Agricultural Show in Co. Cavan which kicks off tomorrow.
