Rural Life
Farm succession scheme in draft programme for govt
In its draft programme, the next government has made a commitment to ensure a farm succession scheme that supports generational...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Vintners federation criticises Diageo as price of pint set to increase
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has criticised Diageo’s decision to increase the price of their products on draught, including...
Sponsored
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...
Environment
MTU launches rural bioeconomy webinar series
Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus’ Circular Bioeconomy Research Group and Mainstream BIO Project will today, launch its webinar series, raising awareness...
Rural Life
BT Young Scientist: Cork students win special award for crop study
A group of students from Co. Cork have been recognised at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2025 for...
Rural Life
SEAI: 54,000 properties retrofitted with energy upgrades
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has today (Wednesday, January 15) published its end of year review, to highlight...
N.Ireland
'It's almost as if the chancellor has gone into hiding' - UFU
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has not yet agreed to meet farmers’ leaders to discuss inheritance tax changes...
Agri-Business
FCI: Recent cold snap shows need for national contractor register
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has said that the recent cold snap has demonstrated the...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigate spate of burglaries in Cavan
Investigations by An Garda Síochána are ongoing for a number of burglaries that occurred in Co. Cavan on Monday, January...
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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...
Rural Life
MEP calls for definition of 'fair income' for farmers in EP debate
An Irish MEP has called for the European Parliament to develop a clear definition of a “fair income” for farmers...
Dairy
'Great surprise' for Cork farmer as triplet Friesian heifers born
The Stanley family, have expressed elation at the rare birth of triplet Friesian heifers on their dairy farm in Bandon...
Rural Life
Court tells man charged with sheep theft to stay away from farms
By Anne Lucey A 29-year-old man has appeared before Killarney District Court charged with stealing a sheep in lamb and...
Rural Life
Gardaí make five arrests in north Dublin for 'alleged trespassing'
An Garda Síochána made five arrests in total for two separate incidents of “alleged” trespassing in north Co. Dublin on...
Rural Life
Illegal hunting: Call for 'armed response unit in every county'
A candidate at last year’s general election and European election has called for an armed response unit to be established...
Environment
'Multi-disciplinary team' sought for Kildare wetlands restoration
The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is currently inviting tenders for a wetlands restoration project in Co. Kildare....
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Uisce Éireann fined for sewage pollution that killed 1,000 fish
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has welcomed a conviction it secured against Uisce Éireann after a sewage discharge polluted a popular...
Rural Life
BT Young Scientist: Thurles student wins ABP sustainability award
A student from Co. Tipperary was presented with the ABP Sustainable Farming Practices Award at BT Young Scientist and Technology...
N.Ireland
There is no 'quick fix' to inheritance tax issue - UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine has indicated that morale across agriculture in Northern Ireland is at an all...
Agri-Business
An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for Galway veterinary clinic
An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for a proposed new large animal veterinary clinic in Co. Galway due to...