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Agri Politics

27 minutes ago

Gallery: Farmers gathering in Athlone for major anti-Mercosur event

Hundreds of farmers and supporters of agriculture are gathering in the Westmeath town of Athlone...

Gallery: Farmers gathering in Athlone for major anti-Mercosur event

Rural Life

about 1 hour ago

Edgeworthstown Library to host 6-week climate course for over-55s

A free six-week climate change for the over-55s will commence in Edgeworthstown Library, Co. Longford, on Tuesday, January 13.

Edgeworthstown Library to host 6-week climate course for over-55s

Tillage

about 3 hours ago

Options for upskilling within the tillage sector

There are myriad benefits that can be accrued through the processes associated with farmers upskilling within the tillage sector.

Options for upskilling within the tillage sector

Dairy

about 4 hours ago

2025 GB dairy population lowest on record - AHDB

The GB milking herd totalled 1.63 million head as of October 2025, the lowest October number recorded, according to AHDB.

2025 GB dairy population lowest on record - AHDB

Beef

about 4 hours ago

2025 factory cow kill falls by near 94,000 head or 21%

The 2025 factory cow kill declined by over 90,000 head when compared to the 2024 cow kill, which means a drop of 21%.

2025 factory cow kill falls by near 94,000 head or 21%

Agri Politics

about 15 hours ago

Mercosur ‘unbalanced and flawed’ - Copa Cogeca

A statement from Copa Cocega described the Mercosur Deal as “flawed”, while also promising that “European farmers’ mobilisation continues”.

Mercosur ‘unbalanced and flawed’ - Copa Cogeca

Agri-Business

about 15 hours ago

Agri jobs: Sales advisor and herdsperson among roles to be filled

There are currently some interesting jobs on offer in the agri-sector if you are considering a new...

Agri jobs: Sales advisor and herdsperson among roles to be filled

Agri Politics

about 15 hours ago

Independent Farmers: Mercosur deal must be scrapped

The Independent Farmers Organisation of Ireland (IFOI) has called for the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement to be scrapped entirely.

Independent Farmers: Mercosur deal must be scrapped

Rural Life

about 16 hours ago

Watch: Escaped flock of sheep pay Mayo homeowner a surprise visit

A homeowner from Westport, Co. Mayo was alerted through her Ring Video Doorbell that there was some surprise visitors at her door - an escaped flock of sheep.

Watch: Escaped flock of sheep pay Mayo homeowner a surprise visit

Agri Politics

about 16 hours ago

IBLA calls for 'show of strength' at anti-Mercosur protest

The IBLA has urged farmers "to come out in even greater numbers" for tomorrow's anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone.

IBLA calls for 'show of strength' at anti-Mercosur protest

Environment

about 16 hours ago

Capping legal costs in environmental cases 'unlawful' - An Taisce

An Taisce and Friends of the Irish Environment have urged the government to scrap a consultation on legal cost rules for environmental cases.

Capping legal costs in environmental cases 'unlawful' - An Taisce

Agri-Business

about 16 hours ago

Von der Leyen: Mercosur vote shows EU is 'serious about priorities'

President of the European Commission, Urusla von der Leyen has said that the majority vote in...

Von der Leyen: Mercosur vote shows EU is 'serious about priorities'

N.Ireland

about 17 hours ago

FFA 'fully supporting' Oxford Farming Conference protests

Farmers For Action (FFA) said it is “fully supporting all the farm organisations involved in protesting at the Oxford Farming Conference”. 

FFA 'fully supporting' Oxford Farming Conference protests

Rural Life

about 17 hours ago

EU farmers say more 'ambitious and decisive' concessions needed

The group representing EU farmers has said that concession made by the European Commission in recent days do not go far enough.

EU farmers say more 'ambitious and decisive' concessions needed

Agri-Business

about 17 hours ago

Mercosur: MEPs urged to 'step up' and reject deal

Irish MEPs must "step up now" and reject the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association has urged.

Mercosur: MEPs urged to 'step up' and reject deal

Beef

about 18 hours ago

Calls for fairer prices for NI beef 30 years after 1996 BSE crisis

So what has been the direction of travel taken by Northern Ireland’s beef industry in the 30 years following the BSE crisis of 1996?

Calls for fairer prices for NI beef 30 years after 1996 BSE crisis

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series: 'The story of Irish dairy is extraordinary'

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series: 'The story of Irish dairy is extraordinary'

Agriland Media Group and the National Dairy Council (NDC) are collaborating on a series of...

Read more from this seriesNDC Farmer Ambassador Series

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Agri-Business

about 18 hours ago

SuperValu to cut prices on meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables

SuperValu has announced that it will cut prices on a range of products, including meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables.

SuperValu to cut prices on meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables

Agri Politics

about 18 hours ago

Agriland to livestream major anti-Mercosur meeting in Athlone

Agriland Media will be livestreaming from the public meeting against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement in Athlone tomorrow.

Agriland to livestream major anti-Mercosur meeting in Athlone

Agri-Business

about 19 hours ago

Mercosur approval a 'betrayal of EU agriculture' - EMB

The European Milk Board (EMB) has said the approval of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement is a "betrayal of EU agriculture".

Mercosur approval a 'betrayal of EU agriculture' - EMB

Rural Life

about 19 hours ago

FSAI issues recall notices for ready meals

There have been food recall notices issued by the FSAI for PUREPOWER Nutrition meals.

FSAI issues recall notices for ready meals

N.Ireland

about 20 hours ago

DAERA to host awareness events for new Farm Sustainability Payment

DAERA will host a series of awareness events across Northern Ireland to inform farmers about the new Farming Sustainability Payment scheme.

DAERA to host awareness events for new Farm Sustainability Payment

Agri-Business

about 20 hours ago

Sinn Féin 'disappointed with government’s handling' of Mercosur

Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion has condemned the European Council’s decision to approve the Mercosur trade deal.

Sinn Féin 'disappointed with government’s handling' of Mercosur

Rural Life

about 21 hours ago

Weather update: Status Yellow wind warning issued for 7 counties

A Status Yellow warning for wind has been issued today (Friday, January 9) by Met Éireann for seven counties.

Weather update: Status Yellow wind warning issued for 7 counties

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Agri Politics

about 21 hours ago

EU Commission in Ireland condemns 'no' vote on Mercosur deal

The head of the European Commission in Ireland has condemned the Irish government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.

EU Commission in Ireland condemns 'no' vote on Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

about 22 hours ago

EU Council agrees to 5% market distortion trigger in Mercosur trade deal

The European Council of Ministers, which today voted in favour of the EU Mercosur Trade Agreement has rowed back slightly on a safeguard.

EU Council agrees to 5% market distortion trigger in Mercosur trade deal

Agri-Business

about 23 hours ago

Mercosur deal adopted by member states in key vote

Representatives of EU member states have voted in favour of adopting the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement in a key vote today (Friday, January 9).

Mercosur deal adopted by member states in key vote

Agri-Business

about 23 hours ago

Tesco Ireland reports 5.2% increase in food sales

Tesco has reported that its Irish food sales rose by 5.2% year-on-year, driven by particularly strong growth in fresh food.

Tesco Ireland reports 5.2% increase in food sales

Videos

Innovative agricultural projects featured at Young Scientist 2026

Students from across the country flocked to the RDS Dublin today (Wednesday, January 7) to showcase...

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Tillage

about 23 hours ago

Fodder beet harvest 'half-way through' in Co. Kilkenny

Late harvested fodder beet crops are yielding well, according to Co. Kilkenny grower and contractor: Edward Delahunty.

Fodder beet harvest 'half-way through' in Co. Kilkenny

Agri-Business

1 day ago

Marks & Spencer sees significant bump in food sales for Christmas

Marks & Spencer saw a bump of almost 6% on food sales on a like-for-like basis in the final quarter of 2025.

Marks & Spencer sees significant bump in food sales for Christmas

Agri Politics

1 day ago

Monaghan farmer elected chair of IFA Animal Health Committee

David Hall, a dairy and beef farmer from Newbliss, Co. Monaghan has been elected chair of the IFA Animal Health Committee.

Monaghan farmer elected chair of IFA Animal Health Committee

Rural Life

1 day ago

More batches of infant formula recalled

Further to food alerts from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) earlier this week,...

More batches of infant formula recalled

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