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North-South inter-connector given green light for preparatory work

Rural Life

North-South inter-connector given green light for preparatory work

The High Court has granted Eirgrid’s application to vary a stay, which had prevented it doing planning compliance works for...
Map: Where are Ireland’s sheep?

Sheep

Map: Where are Ireland’s sheep?

The national sheep and goat census recorded a total of 3.92 million sheep in Ireland at the end December 2016;...
‘Premium payments under QA system should be available to all who adhere’

Beef

‘Premium payments under QA system should be available to all who adhere’

Changes are required to ensure that all beef farmers who adhere to quality assurance criteria receive a premium in their...
Teagasc announces Sheep Open Day at Athenry

Sheep

Teagasc announces Sheep Open Day at Athenry

A technical day for sheep farmers will take place in Teagasc Athenry on Wednesday, June 21. The event will provide...
‘EU Voluntary Milk Reduction Scheme likely to become permanent policy tool’

Dairy

‘EU Voluntary Milk Reduction Scheme likely to become permanent policy tool’

The European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture has voted in favour of a voluntary volume reduction programme. This is said to be...
Innovation key to the success of Moy Park – Northern Ireland’s ‘largest company’

N.Ireland

Innovation key to the success of Moy Park – Northern Ireland’s ‘largest company’

The Ulster Bank lunch took place today at Balmoral Show 2017, hosting key food sector leaders in the event’s main...
Ulster Farmers’ Union calls on politicians to ‘back farming’ ahead of general election

N.Ireland

Ulster Farmers’ Union calls on politicians to ‘back farming’ ahead of general election

Ahead of the UK general election, scheduled to take place on June 8, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling on...
Ulster Farmers’ Union calls out DAERA over missed opportunity on EU aid package distribution

N.Ireland

Ulster Farmers’ Union calls out DAERA over missed opportunity on EU aid package distribution

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) believes the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) missed an opportunity to deliver wider...
Farmers across Ireland ‘Wrap It Pink’ in support of Irish Cancer Society

Rural Life

Farmers across Ireland ‘Wrap It Pink’ in support of Irish Cancer Society

For the third year running, Dairygold has launched its ‘Wrap It Pink’ campaign for 2017, in association with the Irish...
Department: ‘Those found starting gorse fires are liable to prosecution by the Gardai’

Environment

Department: ‘Those found starting gorse fires are liable to prosecution by the Gardai’

As efforts continue to battle the forest fire raging through Cloosh Valley, Co. Galway, the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
New features for a ‘farmer-friendly’ app

Dairy

New features for a ‘farmer-friendly’ app

Herdwatch has launched a new update for its farming app, called Version 4, with several new features. Version 4 is...
Is ploughing driving your earthworms away?

Environment

Is ploughing driving your earthworms away?

Scientists from University College Dublin and the University of Vigo, Spain, have found that the digging, stirring and overturning of...
IFA and ICMSA remain positive ahead of April milk price announcements

Dairy

IFA and ICMSA remain positive ahead of April milk price announcements

Ahead of dairy processors announcing their milk prices for April supplies this week, and into next week, the IFA (Irish...
ICSA Knowledge Transfer reseeding demonstration – this Friday

CAP / Schemes

ICSA Knowledge Transfer reseeding demonstration – this Friday

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is hosting a Knowledge Transfer reseeding demo this Friday, May 12, from...
Westmeath farmer named Aurivo Milk Supplier of the Year

Dairy

Westmeath farmer named Aurivo Milk Supplier of the Year

Aurivo recognised its suppliers for their excellence in milk production at the 10th annual Aurivo Milk Quality Awards. Eight Aurivo milk...
SuperValu remains Ireland’s largest grocer – Kantar Worldpanel

Agri-Business

SuperValu remains Ireland’s largest grocer – Kantar Worldpanel

SuperValu remains Ireland’s largest grocer, with the biggest share of the grocery market, according to the latest figures from Kantar...
Going to Balmoral Show? Here’s how to get there

N.Ireland

Going to Balmoral Show? Here’s how to get there

The 149th Balmoral Show takes place this week, from May 10 to 13, with up to 100,000 visitors expected in Balmoral...
Poll: Should farmers’ own labour costs be included in the National Farm Survey?

Agri-Business

Poll: Should farmers’ own labour costs be included in the National Farm Survey?

The exclusion of farmers’ own labour costs from the National Farm Survey is a topic for much discussion and debate...