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Dairy

about 10 hours ago

Watch: Top tips for efficient winter breeding

Ahead of the winter breeding season, Agriland caught up with Teagasc dairy specialist, James Dunne, to hear his top tips for breeding.

Watch: Top tips for efficient winter breeding

Environment

about 12 hours ago

Process to develop National Restoration Plan underway

The process is currently underway of developing Ireland's National Restoration Plan ahead of a September 2026 deadline.

Process to develop National Restoration Plan underway

Beef

about 14 hours ago

Rural Focus revisit: Skincare range made using Irish beef tallow

While Irish beef cattle are known worldwide for high quality, people may not be as familiar with their role in producing skincare products.

Rural Focus revisit: Skincare range made using Irish beef tallow

Agri-Business

about 16 hours ago

Batteries fade, autonomy slows but hybrids surge in machinery outlook

In the farm machinery world 2025 saw some developments which we will be seeing and hearing more of in 2026 including "hybrid drive".

Batteries fade, autonomy slows but hybrids surge in machinery outlook

Agri-Business

about 17 hours ago

RZLT maps will be published in January - what do farmers need to do?

Local authorities will publish the annual Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) maps on January 31, 2026, identifying land liable for that year.

RZLT maps will be published in January - what do farmers need to do?

Dairy

about 18 hours ago

Death of family farm chronicled in new memoir

US born farmer and writer, Ryan Dennis, will have the Irish launch of his recently published memoir in Kenny's, Galway, on January 23. 

Death of family farm chronicled in new memoir

Rural Life

about 19 hours ago

Agriland staff share their New Year’s resolutions

As 2026 looms, some members of the Agriland editorial team share their plans and thoughts for the new year.

Agriland staff share their New Year’s resolutions

Rural Life

about 20 hours ago

What is the EU doing to provide finance to young farmers?

The EU Commission has outlined access to finance options for young farmers under its Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture.

What is the EU doing to provide finance to young farmers?

Dairy

about 21 hours ago

Dairy Throwback: Investing in a Co. Cork farm

The Collins are milking 300 spring calving Montbeliarde cows, with the farm undergoing significant investments over the last decade.

Dairy Throwback: Investing in a Co. Cork farm

Beef

about 21 hours ago

Watch: Putting the World Steak Challenge winner to the test

A 32-day aged Irish Angus striploin steak from producer Dawn Meats that is available at Lidl stores...

Watch: Putting the World Steak Challenge winner to the test

Machinery

1 day ago

Doosan Bobcat set for expansion with Wacker Neuson purchase

Wacker Neuson, the German manufacturing concern, has admitted to being in talks with Doosan Bobcat over its sale to the Korean company.

Doosan Bobcat set for expansion with Wacker Neuson purchase

Dairy

1 day ago

Centenary Thurles recruiting new CEO as it predicts 'third highest milk supply year on record'

Centenary Thurles Co-op is recruting a new chief executive officer who will take over from Joe Kerrigan in the latter half of 2026.

Centenary Thurles recruiting new CEO as it predicts 'third highest milk supply year on record'

Beef

1 day ago

China to introduce new quotas and tariffs on imports of beef

The Chinese government will introduce "country-specific quotas and additional tariffs" from tomorrow (January 1) on imports of beef.

China to introduce new quotas and tariffs on imports of beef

Machinery

1 day ago

Watch: Maurice Kelly looks back on 2025 as FTMTA president

Maurice Kelly looks back on 2025 as his term as president of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) draws to a close.

Watch: Maurice Kelly looks back on 2025 as FTMTA president

Agri-Business

1 day ago

NPWS raises concerns over dairy plant water abstraction

The NPWS has raised concerns over designated land relating to a water abstraction licence application by a dairy plant.

NPWS raises concerns over dairy plant water abstraction

Rural Life

1 day ago

Snow and ice warning issued for NI

A Status Yellow snow and ice warning has been issued in Northern Ireland.

Snow and ice warning issued for NI

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...

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N.Ireland

1 day ago

2025 a year of 'unprecedented challenges' for farming in NI

2025 has "definitely been a year of unprecedented challenges" for farming in Northern Ireland, according to Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart.

2025 a year of 'unprecedented challenges' for farming in NI

Pig/Poultry

1 day ago

Food security and its relevance for the poultry sector

The issue of future food security is one of direct relevance for the poultry sectors in the UK and Ireland.

Food security and its relevance for the poultry sector

Rural Life

1 day ago

Agri project recipients under Shared Island Civic Society Fund

A number of agriculture-related projects have been named as recipients for grant funding from the Shared Island Civic Society Fund.

Agri project recipients under Shared Island Civic Society Fund

Schemes

1 day ago

McEntee cites agriculture as govt marks 6 months to EU presidency

The government has marked six months to Ireland's EU Council presidency, with Minister McEntee citing agriculture as a highlight.

McEntee cites agriculture as govt marks 6 months to EU presidency

Forestry

1 day ago

People engage 'when forestry is visible' - SEEFA

SEEFA said that 2025 has shown how effective forestry promotion can be when it is visible, practical, and delivered through trusted channels. 

People engage 'when forestry is visible' - SEEFA

Series

1 day ago

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

Following a year in the job, Emma Walls, chief executive of the National Dairy Council, looks back on an eventful 12 months.

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

Sheep

2 days ago

Sheep and goat census should be completed today - DAFM

The department has said that flock keepers should fill out and complete their forms under the National Sheep and Goat Census today.

Sheep and goat census should be completed today - DAFM

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: First woman wins FBD Young Farmer in 27-year history

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: First woman wins FBD Young Farmer in 27-year history

Agriland Media Group is collaborating with FBD Trust to produce the 'FBD Trust Marking 50 Years'...

Read more from this seriesFBD Trust Marking 50 Years

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Dairy

2 days ago

Reminder: Restrictions lift for soiled water tomorrow

The restricted period for soiled water is set to lift tomorrow, which means that all milk suppliers can begin emptying water tanks.

Reminder: Restrictions lift for soiled water tomorrow

Beef

2 days ago

Sale report: Top prices from Herbies Heifers sale in Carrigallen

Large crowds of farmers and livestock enthusiasts gathered at GVM Carrigallen Mart, Co. Leitrim...

Sale report: Top prices from Herbies Heifers sale in Carrigallen

Dairy

2 days ago

Ample milk supplies to impact on commodity prices - Rabobank

The global dairy market is set to face a period of "weaker commodity prices" in the face of ample milk supplies, according to Rabobank.

Ample milk supplies to impact on commodity prices - Rabobank

Agri-Business

2 days ago

NI brucellosis compensation rates for January confirmed

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis...

NI brucellosis compensation rates for January confirmed

Videos

What might 2026 mean for farmers?

Upbeat prices as 2025 draws to a close may have slightly balanced out the concerns some farmers...

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What might 2026 mean for farmers?
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Environment

2 days ago

Peatland viruses playing 'active role' in ecosystem health - research

Viruses found in peatlands could play a more important role in carbon storage than previously thought and become indicators of ecosystem health.

Peatland viruses playing 'active role' in ecosystem health - research

News

3 days ago

Ireland to commit €35m to UN World Food Programme next year

Ireland's commitment to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) for 2026 will total €35 million according to Minister Martin Heydon.

Ireland to commit €35m to UN World Food Programme next year

Agri-Business

3 days ago

14% increase in nitrogen fertiliser sales across last full year

There was a 14% increase in sales of fertiliser containing nitrogen in the last full sales year compared to the previous sales year.

14% increase in nitrogen fertiliser sales across last full year

Beef

3 days ago

266 cases of bluetongue in GB in 2025 season - Defra

Latest government figures show there have been 266 cases of bluetongue in Great Britain in the 2025 bluetongue season.

266 cases of bluetongue in GB in 2025 season - Defra

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