Agri-Business
683,896 cattle were slaughtered in Ireland between January and May this year, according to new data...
Sheep
Researchers have emphasised the importance of "timely and humane decision-making" as they compared treatments for bluetongue in sheep.
Kilkenny mart
Numbers were down at Kilkenny mart's weekly ewe and lamb sale yesterday (Monday, June 22) but cull ewes held their own on price.
Farmers who attended the Datamars Sustainability Foundation launch event and farm walk at UCD Lyons will have seen the unique approach to lamb development
Bord Bia has launched a new campaign to boost lamb demand among younger consumers aged 25 to 44 to "future-proof" the sector.
Half of sheep farmers do not have a sorting gate, which is considered to be an essential piece of...
Sheep News
The president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has called for changes on the classification of wool.
Podcast
In this second episode of Agriland’s new Groundbreakers series we hear from one Co. Carlow farmer...
Mountbellew Mart held its weekly sheep sale on Saturday, June 13, where trade held well relative to last week.
This week's sheep trade has seen €9.90/kg tabled again for Quality Assured (QA) spring lambs at several outlets.
Beef
The ICSA has confirmed to Agriland that Hugh Farrell will "no longer hold the position of general secretary" of the organisation.
N.Ireland
One positive feature of this year’s Armagh Show was the turnout of young handlers across all the competition sections.
Dairy
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) said recent warm temperatures bring an increased risk of bluetongue transmission.
AgriOpinions
AgriOpinions is seeking the views of Irish farmers in a survey to see what you think about sustainable on-farm measures.
ICM's Conan Fitzpatrick recently paid a return visit to the Mathews' farm in Killeigh, Co. Offaly to see how the flock has been performing.
Sheep shearing progress to date this year is running at least 2-3 weeks behind schedule, says one sheep shearing contractor in Co. Roscommon.
Video
A series of test plots comparing grass growth from different fertiliser types was one of the many...
A series of test plots comparing grass growth from different fertiliser types was demonstrated at a Teagasc open day.
Ballinrobe Mart
Ballinrobe Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on June 10 and its weekly general sheep sale on June 11.
Four pet ewes and four lambs were reported stolen from the Geashill area of Co. Offaly, An Garda Síochana has confirmed.
New Zealand
New Zealand sheep and beef farm profit is expected to increase 96% to NZ$287,600 per farm, in the year to June 30 2026.
Pressure is mounting on farms across the country as continued rainfall is delaying June farm work, with heavy downpours across the country.
Ballymoney Show
Ballymoney Show 2026 enjoyed a record turnout of sheep. The young handlers’ competitions particularly exemplified this fact.
