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Rural Life

44 minutes ago

Online dating safety advice for rural seniors

As more and more seniors take part in online dating, this is a good time to be aware of potential risks and scams.

Online dating safety advice for rural seniors

Rural Life

about 3 hours ago

Ireland to host European Wool Day 2026

Ireland has been announced as host country for the European Wool Day 2026 conference and activities, with Tralee, Co. Kerry, the location.

Ireland to host European Wool Day 2026

Tillage

about 3 hours ago

How do pre-emergent herbicides interact with blackgrass?

Scientists at Rothamsted Research have discovered that pre-emergent herbicides affect blackgrass in strikingly different ways.

How do pre-emergent herbicides interact with blackgrass?

Dairy

about 4 hours ago

New 'blueprint' for dairy farmers to help rear calves

Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has launched a new blueprint guide to the first year of life for rearing calves.

New 'blueprint' for dairy farmers to help rear calves

Beef

about 4 hours ago

Keeping an eye on lice outbreaks in cattle housed for the winter

Despite cattle being treated for lice at housing, a secondary outbreak of lice can sometimes occur and should be swiftly treated

Keeping an eye on lice outbreaks in cattle housed for the winter

Agri Politics

about 13 hours ago

Watch: Athlone rally - more than 10k farmers, a coffin and Ireland's Call

"No No No to Mercosur", a chant that echoed across the campus of Technological University of...

Watch: Athlone rally - more than 10k farmers, a coffin and Ireland's Call

Tillage

about 15 hours ago

Feed mills urged to clarify Mercosur grain imports at Athlone event

Irish-based feed mills were called on to clarify the amount of Mercosur grain they are using in...

Feed mills urged to clarify Mercosur grain imports at Athlone event

Rural Life

about 19 hours ago

Watch: Students showcase a low-cost solution to detect lameness at Young Scientist 2026

Agriland heard from two students about how their project GaitKeeper can detect lameness in dairy herds through a low-cost video analysis system.

Watch: Students showcase a low-cost solution to detect lameness at Young Scientist 2026

Agri Politics

about 21 hours ago

Livestream of Athlone rally against Mercosur deal to start shortly

Thousands of farmers and supporters have descended on the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Athlone.

Livestream of Athlone rally against Mercosur deal to start shortly

Beef

about 21 hours ago

Fence maintenance ahead of 2026 grazing season

Fence maintenance is a job that can often be put on the long finger, but having paddocks fenced and...

Fence maintenance ahead of 2026 grazing season

Rural Life

about 22 hours ago

Weather warnings issued for weekend

Wind and rain warnings have been issued for a number of counties across the country.

Weather warnings issued for weekend

Rural Life

about 24 hours ago

Mineral blocks going pink to fight breast cancer

Tom Warren, managing director of Uniblock, talked to Agriland about their Pink campaign for the Marie Keating Foundation.

Mineral blocks going pink to fight breast cancer

Agri Politics

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

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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Beef

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

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Agri-Business

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

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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Beef

1 day 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

Agri-Business

1 day 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

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