Dairy
As we move into autumn, farmers with split season calving or full winter milk herds will focus on having the correct equipment in the yard.
Environment
The government is being urged to commit to a clear timeline for phasing out and banning the sale of cherry laurel.
Rural Life
An art exhibition has drawn its name from the combination of the Irish word for meat (feoil) and knowledge (eolas).
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced increases in advance scheme payment rates in response to the prolonged dry spell.
Sheep
Teagasc remains fully committed to delivering a sustainable future for the Irish sheep sector in every sense of the term
Tillage
The Potash Development Association has highlighted the role played by drought in exacerbating crop mineral deficiencies.
Farms often see thermoduric bacteria rising in the backend of the year, especially those in still dealing with drought conditions.
Beef
Sixmilebridge Co-op Mart in Co. Clare is celebrating a milestone: 15 years since people came together to purchase their local livestock mart.
Pig/Poultry
New research from Teagasc has explored the possibility of using by-products from seaweed as a sustainable source of pig feed.
Co. Cork exhibitors Paul Murphy and Emma Behan are having the dream year across Ireland's busy dairy show calendar.
With farm incomes forecast to fall relative to 2025 levels, innovation and diversification are likely to be high on the agenda for farmers.
The IGGG has called for support, warning “if the tillage sector keeps dwindling away, the livestock sector will follow”.
Photo competition
Irish Hereford Prime and the Irish Hereford Breed Society have launched their annual Hereford Photo and Calendar Competition.
Permission for earlier mowing of riparian areas has been welcomed by the ICSA, though it said that more action is needed.
Machinery
Can-Am is introducing its 2027 range of side-by-side (SSV) and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) featuring "a host of advancements".
Knock Vintage Men's shed will showcase the country's rich agricultural heritage when its annual threshing festival takes place next month.
Sheep farmers in Co. Wicklow are being sought to take part in a confidential survey on the "serious problem" of sheep worrying.
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The Western Organic Producer Organisation (WOPO) is set to host its inaugural sale of organic sheep tomorrow (Sunday, August 23).
Grass growth around the country continues to vary greatly, with pressure mounting in the southeast while grass grows in the northwest.
The new suckler scheme, the 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme (BWS), opened for applications this week, with up to €75/eligible calf available.
With rain offering some relief, farmers are now turning their attention to the next challenge - building up enough fodder in the yard.
Almost half of Higher Level Agricultural Science students in the Leaving Cert received a grade of H3 or higher this year.
Teagasc has advised farmers to secure straw supplies amid a reported increase in demand in the south-east.
Podcast
The final episode of Agriland's 'Around the Shows' podcast series brings us to this year's Virginia...
The 2026 forage maize harvest looks set to get underway at the beginning of September with many crops ready for cutting.
Drought
The government has been urged by Sinn Féin today to step up supports for farmers who are battling drought in some parts of the country.
The fodder deficit is widening and according to the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers'...
Producer prices for food increased by almost 3% since July 2025 according to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Fodder
22% of farms surveyed by Teagasc have fewer than 100 days feed available, the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) heard.
Agri Politics
Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said that the government’s decision not to proceed...
Clare Co-Operative Mart held its weekly cattle sale in Ennis Mart on Thursday (August 20). with 700 cattle through the ring.
