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Rural Life

2 minutes ago

Pics: €52k presented to charities as a result of vintage working day

By Peter O'Brien An impressive €52,000 was recently presented to several charities as a result...

Pics: €52k presented to charities as a result of vintage working day

Rural Life

32 minutes ago

Consumers ‘increasingly unsure’ which products are healthy - survey

Diet is considered key to health by 85% of consumers, while 77% said fitness is also important, according to a new survey.

Consumers ‘increasingly unsure’ which products are healthy - survey

Rural Life

about 2 hours ago

Shinrone set for 6th annual tractor run

This year's Shinrone Tractor Run takes place next Sunday (December 28), with registration starting at 12 noon in Shinrone Hall, Co. Offaly.

Shinrone set for 6th annual tractor run

Rural Life

about 4 hours ago

Festive times at Kia Ora Mini Farm

Kia Ora Mini Farm talks to Agriland about being an open farm for over 30 years, their range of animals, and their Christmas offerings.

Festive times at Kia Ora Mini Farm

Dairy

about 4 hours ago

Autumn calving: Calf management during the weaning period

With the breeding season kicking off this week alongside Christmas, it's easy to disregard the few late autumn calvers.

Autumn calving: Calf management during the weaning period

Beef

about 5 hours ago

Beef kill: Supplies steady but over 6,000 head/week below last year

Weekly beef kill numbers have been largely steady since early November, hovering generally just...

Beef kill: Supplies steady but over 6,000 head/week below last year

Agri-Business

about 17 hours ago

Over €19m issued in farm scheme payments this week

DAFM has issued an update on payments made to farmers across various farm schemes this week.

Over €19m issued in farm scheme payments this week

Agri-Business

about 17 hours ago

Mercosur: 'Hopeful of agreement in early January' - head of European Commisson in Ireland

A decision to delay signing the Mercosur agreement is a "tragedy at one level" according to the head of the European Commission in Ireland.

Mercosur: 'Hopeful of agreement in early January' - head of European Commisson in Ireland

Dairy

about 18 hours ago

Genetic improvements and new feeding tech expected to boost EU milk yields - report

Milk production has increased by an estimated 0.8% per year in the EU in the last decade according to a new report.

Genetic improvements and new feeding tech expected to boost EU milk yields - report

Rural Life

about 18 hours ago

Co. Wexford farmer urges others to register equipment after trailer theft

A farmer from Gorey in Co. Wexford has urged other farmers to register their farming equipment online after a cattle trailer was stolen from his farm earlier this month.

Co. Wexford farmer urges others to register equipment after trailer theft

Sheep

about 18 hours ago

Factories criticised for pulling sheep prices in week before Christmas

A farm organisation has hit out at meat factories for pulling sheep prices in the week before Christmas, despite sheep numbers being "significantly tighter".

Factories criticised for pulling sheep prices in week before Christmas

Agri-Business

about 19 hours ago

Reminder: New NI Farm Sustainability Standards in January

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being advised to familiarise themselves with the new Farm...

Reminder: New NI Farm Sustainability Standards in January

Environment

about 19 hours ago

Final vote goes ahead on EU Deforestation Regulation

The European Commission has welcomed the final vote by the European Parliament and the EU Council...

Final vote goes ahead on EU Deforestation Regulation

Agri Politics

about 19 hours ago

Independent Ireland calls for national demonstration against Mercosur

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly and agriculture spokesperson Michael Fitzmaurice plan a national demonstration against Mercosur.

Independent Ireland calls for national demonstration against Mercosur

Rural Life

about 20 hours ago

Report highlights failure on rural Garda numbers - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin's Conor McGuinness TD has said the PCSA report exposes the continuing failure of government to address Garda recruitment.

Report highlights failure on rural Garda numbers - Sinn Féin

Rural Life

about 20 hours ago

NFU Mutual urges NI farmers to check electrical systems

NFU Mutual is urging farmers in Northern Ireland to have checks carried out on their electrical systems following a sharp rise in farm fires. 

NFU Mutual urges NI farmers to check electrical systems

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series: 'It's really important we challenge the perceived narrative'

NDC Farmer Ambassador Series: 'It's really important we challenge the perceived narrative'

Agriland Media Group is pleased to collaborate with the National Dairy Council (NDC) on a...

Read more from this seriesNDC Farmer Ambassador Series

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Environment

about 20 hours ago

Planning application submitted for largest ever water project in midlands and east

Uisce Éireann has submitted a planning application for the largest-ever water project in Irish...

Planning application submitted for largest ever water project in midlands and east

Agri-Business

about 21 hours ago

No BTV testing plans for all animal products entering the state - Heydon

There are no plans to introduce bluetongue disease (BTV) testing for all animal products entering the state.

No BTV testing plans for all animal products entering the state - Heydon

Schemes

about 21 hours ago

Just 445 out of 1,254 applications to 'Forgotten Farmers' scheme successful

A total of 809 applications out of 1,254 submitted to the "Forgotten Farmers" scheme were "deemed ineligible" according to DAFM.

Just 445 out of 1,254 applications to 'Forgotten Farmers' scheme successful

Agri-Business

about 21 hours ago

EU simplification of CAP will now reduce on-the-spot checks

The Council of the EU has given its final green light on the simplification of the Common...

EU simplification of CAP will now reduce on-the-spot checks

Agri-Business

about 22 hours ago

Farmers can now apply for TAMS funding to replace roofs

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has today (Friday, December 19)...

Farmers can now apply for TAMS funding to replace roofs

Agri-Business

about 22 hours ago

CSO: Number of cattle slaughtered fell by 12% compared to 2024

The number of cattle slaughtered between January and November 2025 fell by 12% when compared with the same period in 2024.

CSO: Number of cattle slaughtered fell by 12% compared to 2024

Environment

about 23 hours ago

IFI announces new waterways barrier mitigation funding round

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has opened a new round of funding in the National Barrier Mitigation Scheme.

IFI announces new waterways barrier mitigation funding round

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

Agriland Media Group and FBD Trust are collaborating to produce a series of articles looking...

Read more from this seriesFBD Trust Marking 50 Years

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Agri Politics

about 23 hours ago

EU allocates record-high funds for agri-food promotion in 2026

The European Commission will allocate €205 million in 2026 to promote quality EU agri-food products within the EU and globally.

EU allocates record-high funds for agri-food promotion in 2026

Agri-Business

about 24 hours ago

'Key accreditation milestone' for ATU's vet med course

Atlantic Technological University has been granted an opinion of “reasonable assurance” by the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

'Key accreditation milestone' for ATU's vet med course

N.Ireland

1 day ago

Mercosur deal labelled as 'serious threat' to NI agri-food sector

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has issued renewed warnings about the EU’s Mercosur trade agreement,...

Mercosur deal labelled as 'serious threat' to NI agri-food sector

N.Ireland

1 day ago

RUAS launches All Ireland ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched an all-island dairy cattle show competition: the ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’.

RUAS launches All Ireland ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’

ESB Networks Winter Safety Series 2025

ESB Networks Winter Safety Series 2025: Cutting hedges near power lines

ESB Networks Winter Safety Series 2025: Cutting hedges near power lines

Agriland Media Group and ESB Networks are collaborating to bring you the ESB Networks Winter...

Read more from this seriesESB Networks Winter Safety Series 2025

Videos

Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels

The Council of Ministers of the EU is unsure if there would be a majority in the qualified majority...

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Minister for Trade Helen McEntee on Mercosur deal in Brussels
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Series

1 day ago

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

Even by the FBD standards, 2025 was an eventful year - two centres of research and education received substantial investment.

FBD Trust Marking 50 Years Series: Investing now for agriculture tomorrow

Agri-Business

1 day ago

Is January date for signing Mercosur deal delaying the inevitable?

A decision to postpone the signing of a trade agreement between the EU and South American countries...

Is January date for signing Mercosur deal delaying the inevitable?

Rural Life

1 day ago

Weekend weather: Unsettled with showers and cooler temperatures

The weekend weather forecast looks unsettled over the coming days with rain or showers, as well as...

Weekend weather: Unsettled with showers and cooler temperatures

Dairy

1 day ago

Economist - net margin per litre to dip to 11.5c/L in 2026

As prices continue to drop for November milk supplies, dairy farmers can expect their net margin per litre to dip to 11.5c/L in 2026.

Economist - net margin per litre to dip to 11.5c/L in 2026
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