Agriland Team

7 scary scenarios to spook the toughest farmer
7 scary scenarios to spook the toughest farmer

Halloween (October 31) is a scary, spooky time of the year when a lot of people enjoy getting (and giving)...

National Beef Conference kicks off in Tullamore today
National Beef Conference kicks off in Tullamore today

This year’s Teagasc National Beef Conference titled ‘Addressing the Challenges’ will take place today in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co....

AgriLand nominated for 4 agri Guild awards
AgriLand nominated for 4 agri Guild awards

A number of AgriLand journalist have been shortlisted for the 2018 Guild of Agricultural Journalism Awards. Held every two years,...

FarmLand – Episode 8
FarmLand – Episode 8

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, Fianna Fail’s spokesperson on public expenditure and reform Barry Cowen TD voices “serious concerns”...

FARM SMART: Why this beef farmer invested in new winter housing and technology
FARM SMART: Why this beef farmer invested in new winter housing and technology

In the first of the ‘Farm Smart’ series, we head west to the farm of Eoin Burns. Farming in Corofin, Co....

FARM SMART: How farmers can make their lives easier through technology
FARM SMART: How farmers can make their lives easier through technology

AgriLand has teamed up with Herdwatch – a Co. Tipperary-based company – to bring you an informative and innovative three-part...

Allegations of ‘irregularities’ at cattle breed society
Allegations of ‘irregularities’ at cattle breed society

It is believed that the office of the Revenue Commissioners has been informed of “procedure irregularities” relating to the financial...

FarmLand – Episode 7
FarmLand – Episode 7

This week’s episode of FarmLand features an in-depth analysis of Ireland’s ambition to eradicate Bovine TB from the national herd by...

‘Contract rearing is a short-term gain for long-term pain’
‘Contract rearing is a short-term gain for long-term pain’

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has criticised Teagasc – the agriculture and food development authority – for promoting the contract rearing...

‘IFA needs radical reform to remain relevant for future generations’ – Downey
‘IFA needs radical reform to remain relevant for future generations’ – Downey

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) must undergo “radical reform” if it is to remain relevant for future generations, former IFA...

Contract rearing debate: ‘All we’re doing is giving another alternative’
Contract rearing debate: ‘All we’re doing is giving another alternative’

Contract rearing offers drystock farmers another economic option to make their farms viable and they should not be denied that...

Breed societies row in behind new Beef Plan Group
Breed societies row in behind new Beef Plan Group

Some of the country’s breed societies have started to row in behind the newly-formed Beef Plan Group, according to its...

Beef battle: ‘The current situation is to nobody’s benefit’
Beef battle: ‘The current situation is to nobody’s benefit’

A meat processing industry cannot exist without beef farmers who see a long-term career opportunity in the sector, Minister for...

FarmLand – Episode 5
FarmLand – Episode 5

On this week’s episode of FarmLand, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed gives us the inside track...

FarmLand – Episode 4
FarmLand – Episode 4

The current series of AgriLand’s new, cutting-edge, digital broadcast show entitled FarmLand continues tonight (Thursday, September 27). On this week’s...

Five cattle die after freak poisoning
Five cattle die after freak poisoning

Five cattle have died after a freak poisoning in the Claremorris area of Co. Mayo, sources within the county branch...

Attendance at ‘Ploughing 2018’ totals over 240,000 – NPA claims
Attendance at ‘Ploughing 2018’ totals over 240,000 – NPA claims

The attendance at this year’s National Ploughing Championships totalled 240,700, the National Ploughing Association (NPA) has claimed. Today (Friday, September...

ESB closes ‘Ploughing’ stand to restore power to over 100,000 customers
ESB closes ‘Ploughing’ stand to restore power to over 100,000 customers

ESB Networks has confirmed that it will not reopen its stand at the National Ploughing Championships in order to maximise...