Beef
Sean McNamara has stepped down as president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA).
Agri-Business
Delays in transferring land to the next generation need to be urgently addressed by the Irish...
1.1 million cattle were slaughtered in Ireland between January and August this year, according to new data from the CSO.
Sheep
The Mayo Blackface Producer Organisation (MBPO) is set to host its 22nd annual sale this Saturday (September 26) in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
Podcast
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
Ireland's hill sheep breeding sector will once again come together at the third annual Hill Multi-Breed Ram Sale in Co. Leitrim in October.
Forage availability, animal health and concentrate input are all important factors store lamb producers and purchasers need to bear in mind.
Organic Farming
Kay O’Sullivan from Co. Cork, has won the Best Female Organic Farmer award at the 2026 EU Organic Awards today in Brussels.
Bluetongue
Farmers across Northern Ireland are urged to be aware of the threat of bluetongue virus (BTV).
Water Quality
Farmers, advisers and agri-industry stakeholders gathered at David Redhouse's Newgrange Farm in Co. Meath for a water quality evemt.
This week's sheep trade has seen most outlets move to increase their lamb price offers by 10c/kg, with prices of €8.00-€8.20/kg tabled.
A dead ram in Co. Wexford has tested PCR positive for bluetongue virus, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed.
1,517 cases of bluetongue have been confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and rural affairs (DEFRA).
Rural Life
A fire crew in the South West of England had to "think outside the box" to rescue a ram that got stuck in a concrete pipe.
Machinery News
What if a ‘humanoid’ robot could take on the ‘three Ds’ of farm work - dirty, dull and dangerous - in Ireland and beyond?
Four days of competition has begun at the Sheep Dog World Trial 2026 in Scotland, with over 300 handlers and dogs from 34 nations competing.
An Irish farmer has reached the final three for a major award recognising best practice in organics across Europe.
Video
Agriland caught up with Garth Graham of Ireland Suffolk Sheep Society to see what they have on show...
The countdown to the 2026 Ploughing Championships is almost over, with three action-packed days...
This week's factory sheep trade has seen most outlets move to increase their carcass-weight limit...
Grass growth on the ABP Demo Farm in Co. Carlow was significantly impacted by the prolonged dry spell in July and August.
New Zealand
Sheep and beef farmers in New Zealand can expect continued strong red meat returns in 2026–2027, though margins are likely to tighten.
A second case of bluetongue being identified this week will prompt concern amongst Irish livestock farmers of its spread.
