Tillage
Watch: Meath firm turning seed to high-protein feed in 5 days
A new startup company based in Balrath, Co. Meath is supplying a fully-automated system that grows fresh wheat-sprouts at an...
Beef
Beef
Open day set for well-known Carnew suckler and beef farm
A beef open day is set to take place on the farm of Brian Doran in Carnew, Co. Wicklow on...
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Transform your calf rearing with a JFC automatic feeder
We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
Veterinary
Minister calls for vigilance after German foot-and-mouth outbreak
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has called for farmers in Ireland to be vigilant after an...
Agri-Business
How much will farmers be charged to recycle plastic this year?
The Irish Farm Film Producers Group (IFFPG) has confirmed to Agriland the charges that farmers will have to pay for...
Beef
MII looking ahead to increased demand for Irish beef for 2025
Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the body representing the primary meat processing sector, has welcomed the Bord Bia Export Performance and...
Agri Politics
ICMSA calls for introduction of 60% slurry storage grant
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) Farm Business Committee chair, Pat O’Brien, is calling on Minister for Agriculture, Food...
Beef
Table: Guide beef prices needed for a €100 profit
Beef prices have rallied since October last year and remain on a positive trajectory in most cases with a large...
Agri-Business
Farm org lauds 'huge achievement' of 2024 food export figures
This week saw the release of the Bord Bia Export Performance and Prospects report for 2024/2025, with one farm organisation...
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Farmer Wellbeing Board offers support to those in need
“A picture paints a thousand words” – this well-known phrase perfectly captures the essence of the Farmer Wellbeing Board, designed...
Beef
Can AI identify chemicals that reduce enteric methane production levels?
Bromoform is a chemical that acts to significantly reduce enteric methane production levels in ruminant animals. The molecule is found...
Agri-Business
Further CalfCare events postponed due to cold snap
Teagasc has confirmed that due to ongoing cold snap across the country more CalfCare 2025 events have now been rescheduled....
Dairy
Reminder: Still time to collect soil samples before spring
The key to decent pasture production in 2025 starts with collecting soil samples and assessing the soil fertility of your...
Beef
Dealing with frozen water pipes and livestock drinkers
The recent heavy falls of snow in parts of the country and subsequent hard frost has caused a great deal...
Beef News
Bord Bia: Global demand for beef imports expected to grow in 2025
Bord Bia is forecasting that global demand for beef imports will increase again this year as economic growth influences consumer...
Beef
'Rip roaring' mart trade for beef anticipated
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the positive start to the new year’s beef trade and said...
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Transition milk replacer-fed heifer calves produce more milk in 1st lactation
Heifer calves fed a transition milk replacer in their first 10 days of life produced a remarkable 947L more milk...
Agri-Business
Bord Bia: Value of live exports increases 30% in 2024 to €340m
The value of live exports of animals from Ireland stood at €340 million during 2024, an increase of almost 30%...
Agri-Business
Irish food and drink export value hit €17bn in 2024 - Bord Bia
Ireland’s food and drink export value increased by 5% last year to a record €17 billion, according to Bord Bia’s...
Beef
Belgian Blue heifer sells for €15,400 in online sale
The inaugural Showtime Supreme Blues sale of pedigree Belgian Blue bulls, heifers and embryos took place via online auction on...
Rural Life
MEP calls for Mercosur 'red line' in government formation
An Irish MEP is calling for independent TDs to make opposition to the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement a “red line” in...