Agri-Business
Cavan-based cattle buyer shortlisted for meat industry award
A Co. Cavan-based cattle procurement officer has been shortlisted for a prestigious meat industry award, with the winner to be...
Cavan
Agri Politics
Farmers faced with 'multiple threats to their viability' - Gorman
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Francie Gorman has said that Budget 2025 is an opportunity for the...
Rural Life
81st annual Virginia Show kicks off in Cavan today
The 81st annual Virginia Show is set to kick off at the Showgrounds in Virginia, Co. Cavan, this morning (Wednesday,...
Forestry
Galway received most amount of national forestry funding at over €300k
Co. Galway has been allocated the most amount of forestry funding nationally, at a total of €312,933, for capital projects...
Rural Life
Cavan area enters third week of water supply issues due to high nitrite levels
A ‘do not consume’ water notice remains in place for the Annagh Group Water Scheme in Co. Cavan, due to...
Beef
Mart report: Tuesday cattle and sheep sale at Ballyjamesduff
Ballyjamesduff Co-operative Livestock Mart in Co. Cavan hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Tuesday, August 6. Commenting on the...
Machinery
Female-focused tractor driving courses drive demand
When it comes to women learning and perfecting their tractor driving skills, there’s nothing like the company of other women...
Rural Life
Cavan woman claims Blue Jean Country Queen title
Alannah Finnegan, a data analyst who speaks Italian and Portuguese claimed the title 2024 Blue Jean Country Queen over the...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigate theft of quad bike in Cavan
An Garda Síochána Cavan/Monaghan Division are investigating the alleged theft of a quad bike in Co. Cavan. Gardaí took to...
Agri-Business
Cavan agri-store to host open day with garda property marking
An agri-store based in Canningstown, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, will be offering discounts on milk replacer and a range of other...
Agri Politics
Cavan CoCo 'recognises contribution of farmers' as IFA gathers
A resolution was passed today (Monday, March 11) by Cavan county councillors that recognises the “significant contribution” of farmers to the...
Agri-Business
EirGrid: CPO to be sought for North-South Interconnector lands
EirGrid has confirmed that ESB Networks to seek permission for a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) where agreement has not been...
Agri Politics
New rural party announces first candidate for local elections
Independent Ireland has announced its first candidate for the Local Elections 2024 – Cllr. Shane P O’Reilly in Co. Cavan....
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies receives permission to extend Cavan plant
Lakeland Dairies has received planning permission for an extension to its dairy processing facility in Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. The processor...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigating number of rural burglaries in Meath
Gardaí are investigating a number of rural burglaries in the Kells area, Co. Meath, which occurred in the last week....
Sheep
Graphic: Sheep killed and more missing after dog attack in Co. Cavan
One sheep has been killed and five rams remain missing following a dog attack near Taghart, Shercock, Co. Cavan. Farmer...
Beef
Teagasc boss expects carbon farming 'in the next few years'
Teagasc director, Prof. Frank O’Mara has said he expects to see carbon farming “in some shape or form” introduced in...
Agri-Business
Beef Focus revisited: Modern pedigree Charolais operation in Cavan
Earlier this year, Agriland paid a visit to a pedigree Charolais herd located on the Cavan-Meath border, near the shores of Lough...