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Schemes

6 hours ago

Government pressed to lock in dedicated CAP funding for young farmers

Ambition is "not enough" when it comes to future CAP funding for young farmers, the president of Macra warned today (Tuesday, June 23).

Government pressed to lock in dedicated CAP funding for young farmers

Agri Politics

6 hours ago

European and Ukrainian young farmer groups form partnership

CEJA and the Ukrainian Agri Council (UAC) Young Farmers' Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

European and Ukrainian young farmer groups form partnership

Rural Life

6 hours ago

How farmers can protect themselves and animals in hot weather

Farmers are being reminded of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their animals during the current hot weather.

How farmers can protect themselves and animals in hot weather

Dairy

7 hours ago

West Cork dairy farmers to benefit from 5 year initiative

Carbery Group and Teagasc Cork West have launched a five-year joint programme aimed at securing the future of dairy farming in West Cork.

West Cork dairy farmers to benefit from 5 year initiative

Rural Life

7 hours ago

FSAI issues update on use-by date of recalled French brie

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an update to a previous recall of French brie.

FSAI issues update on use-by date of recalled French brie

Sheep

7 hours ago

Dutch study compares effectiveness of treatments for bluetongue in sheep

Researchers have emphasised the importance of "timely and humane decision-making" as they compared treatments for bluetongue in sheep.

Dutch study compares effectiveness of treatments for bluetongue in sheep

Agri-Business

8 hours ago

'Brexit broke Britain' etched on English field 10 years on from vote

A message saying "Brexit broke Britain" has been etched onto a field in Wiltshire, England, on the 10th anniversary of the 2016 referendum.

'Brexit broke Britain' etched on English field 10 years on from vote

Environment

8 hours ago

'Condition Orange' high fire risk warning issued by DAFM

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a 'Condition Orange' warning, indicating high fire risk.

'Condition Orange' high fire risk warning issued by DAFM

Agri-Business

8 hours ago

Around 150 Irish-based jobs at Diageo at risk

Agriland understands that around 150 Irish-based jobs at global drinks company Diageo may be under threat.

Around 150 Irish-based jobs at Diageo at risk

Agri-Business

9 hours ago

Passing it on: The 'succession effect' on land access and Irish farms

Farmers are more likely to hold on to land and invest in expansion when a succession plan is in place, according to a new report.

Passing it on: The 'succession effect' on land access and Irish farms

Agri-Business

10 hours ago

French government pauses farm inspections amid heatwave

The French government has announced measures to support farmers during the current heatwave in the country.

French government pauses farm inspections amid heatwave

Teagasc

10 hours ago

Grass management during the summer for dairy beef systems

With many dairy beef farmers having purchased stock, focus will turn to optimising growth over the summer months.

Grass management during the summer for dairy beef systems

N.Ireland

11 hours ago

Stormont Executive urged to support local agricultural shows in NI

The case has, once again, been made for the Stormont Executive to directly fund local agricultural shows held in Northern Ireland.

Stormont Executive urged to support local agricultural shows in NI

Agri Politics

12 hours ago

Oireachtas agri committee turns focus to horticultural peat

The challenges facing horticultural peat in Ireland from environmental to regulatory will come under fresh political scrutiny this week.

Oireachtas agri committee turns focus to horticultural peat

Kilkenny mart

12 hours ago

Mart report: Sheep trade fluctuates at Kilkenny mart

Numbers were down at Kilkenny mart's weekly ewe and lamb sale yesterday (Monday, June 22) but cull ewes held their own on price.

Mart report: Sheep trade fluctuates at Kilkenny mart

Environment

13 hours ago

Farmer gets nitrates non-compliance notice 3 years after inspection

A farmer received a non-compliance notice earlier this year on nitrates regulations relating to an inspection that took place in 2022

Farmer gets nitrates non-compliance notice 3 years after inspection

National Dairy Council School Farm Visits

Watch: Schoolchildren 'absorbing info like sponges' on NDC farm visits

Watch: Schoolchildren 'absorbing info like sponges' on NDC farm visits

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Trending News

N.Ireland

14 hours ago

Muir announces start of year 1 payments under transition scheme

Northern Ireland's Minister Andrew Muir, has announced the start of 'year 1' payments under the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.

Muir announces start of year 1 payments under transition scheme

Agri Politics

15 hours ago

Gorman meets EU agriculture ministers as part of Copa VP role

IFA president Francie Gorman has met with agriculture ministers from two EU member states in his role as a vice-president of Copa Cogeca.

Gorman meets EU agriculture ministers as part of Copa VP role

Tillage

17 hours ago

Nutrition of forage maize crops drives final yield and quality

According to the Potash Development Association (PDA),forage maize is a uniquely responsive crop when it comes to nutrition.

Nutrition of forage maize crops drives final yield and quality

Sheep

18 hours ago

How sward composition impacts lamb development

Farmers who attended the Datamars Sustainability Foundation launch event and farm walk at UCD Lyons will have seen the unique approach to lamb development

How sward composition impacts lamb development

Dairy

18 hours ago

Advice: Keeping on top of fertiliser applications mid season

With fine weather forecast for the week and plenty of moisture still in the ground, grass will be growing rapidly.

Advice: Keeping on top of fertiliser applications mid season

Dairy News

18 hours ago

Comparing organic and conventional beef, suckler and dairy systems

One of the research presentations at the recent Teagasc open day compared organic and conventional beef, suckler and dairy systems.

Comparing organic and conventional beef, suckler and dairy systems

Agri-Business

1 day ago

Over €56m to support EU farmers impacted by extreme weather

Over €56 million has today (Monday, June 22) been approved to support European farmers impacted by extreme weather events.

Over €56m to support EU farmers impacted by extreme weather

Managing your Calves at Grass – A DairyBeef 500 Summer Series

Maintaining calf performance at grass during first grazing season

Maintaining calf performance at grass during first grazing season

Read more from this seriesManaging your Calves at Grass – A DairyBeef 500 Summer Series

Latest Podcast Episodes

Rural Life

1 day ago

Advice: Low-cost steps to protect your farm from thieves

A farm theft can have a devastating impact on the victim’s livelihood, but many crime prevention steps can cost as little as €50.

Advice: Low-cost steps to protect your farm from thieves

Schemes

1 day ago

Over 1,800 farmers awaiting Farming for Water EIP payment

Over 1,800 farmers are currently awaiting a payment under the Farming for Water EIP.

Over 1,800 farmers awaiting Farming for Water EIP payment

Rural Life

1 day ago

Agriculture has longest working hours in the EU – study

Agriculture has longer working hours than in any other sector in the EU, including mining and construction.

Agriculture has longest working hours in the EU – study

Rural Life

1 day ago

Watch: Groundbreakers - bottling the power of beetroot

In the latest in Agriland's 'Groundbreakers' series, we meet a farmer who found a gap in the market for a product grown on her family farm.

Watch: Groundbreakers - bottling the power of beetroot

Videos

How An Offaly Farmer Turned Beetroot Into A Business

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Agri-Business

1 day ago

Commission clears €212m French scheme to tackle fuel costs

The European Commission has signed off on a €212 million French state aid scheme to cushion fuel price increases for farmers.

Commission clears €212m French scheme to tackle fuel costs

Dairy

1 day ago

New Zealand milk production to hit record level for 2025/2026

New Zealand's milk production is forecast to set another record for both May collections and the 2025/2026 season, according to NZX.

New Zealand milk production to hit record level for 2025/2026

N.Ireland

1 day ago

Future funding model for LMC to be discussed

Northern Ireland’s Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) wants to further develop the range of services it offers the beef and lamb sectors.

Future funding model for LMC to be discussed

Agri-Business

1 day ago

€460,000 in agri-tech innovation funding for MTU

Irish agri-tech and food companies are set to gain access to advanced European testing and validation services.

€460,000 in agri-tech innovation funding for MTU

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