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Tractor driver found to be using ‘incorrect straps’ while transporting bales

August 10, 2018

A tractor driver was found to be using “incorrect straps” while transporting bales in west Cork recently. At first glance, the bales on…

€1.5 million funding unveiled for rural medical service transport

August 10, 2018

Rural Life

Details of the Mobility and Cancer Care Transport Measure, which is part of the CLAR programme, have been announced by Minister for Rural…

Site map: Get the inside track on the Tullamore Show

August 10, 2018

The Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show takes place this Sunday (August 12). The organisers claim that it is Ireland’s “largest one-day…

Bale theft: ‘Tractors come in and no one passes any remarks’

August 9, 2018

Rural Life

The issue of bales of fodder being stolen is becoming a growing concern in recent times, particularly for tillage farmers making straw, as farmers…

‘Rebel red’: UK agri diesel found in car…in Cork

August 9, 2018

Rural Life

Gardai in west Cork had a busy day yesterday (Wednesday, August 8) stopping vehicles in a number of locations for various offences including…

Survey: Crime and isolation 2 key issues facing rural Ireland

August 8, 2018

Rural Life

Rural crime and rural isolation remain the key issues facing communities in Ireland, according to a recent survey Macra na Feirme conducted on…

Cows flocking to water tanker highlight impact of Oz drought

August 8, 2018

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Recent images of hundreds of drought-stricken cows rushing to drink from a water tanker on the parched plains of Australia have hammered home…

Champion Cow 2018 judge seeks ‘true type with extra bit of style’

August 8, 2018

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The judge of the forthcoming Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition says he will be looking out for “a cow that emulates the…

Video: Cows help ‘reel in’ wanted suspect in Florida

August 8, 2018

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A herd of cows recently assisted local police officers in rounding up a suspect wanted by local authorities. Taking place in the US…

Video: From IT Carlow to Mount Leinster…in reverse?

August 8, 2018

Rural Life

Paddy Kennedy has recently broken an impressive record, and now holds the Guinness World Record for the longest distance recorded reversing a tractor…

Fancy a career change? Check out what’s on offer

August 8, 2018

Rural Life

A number of jobs in the agriculture sector become available every month, giving people plenty of opportunities to change their respective career paths.…

€600,000 in funding allocated for agricultural shows

August 7, 2018

Rural Life

Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring has announced a €600,000 allocation by his department to agricultural shows. This represents an “important…

Pics: Community key to Durrow Scarecrow Festival 2018

August 7, 2018

Rural Life

Plenty of hilarious agriculture-themed constructions were on display in a highly-varied selection of scarecrows and attractions at this year’s Durrow Scarecrow Festival in…