Forestry
FCI postpones Contractor Day 2021 until spring next year
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has made the decision to postpone its Contractor Day 2021...
Covid-19
Rural Life
Scaling back of farmer rally 'the right thing to do' due to Covid-19 cases
The scaling back of the farmer rally due to take place on Sunday (November 21) in Dublin is “the right...
Sponsored
RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards open
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri Politics
Farmer rally on Sunday to be scaled back due to Covid numbers
A farmer rally to be held this Sunday (November 21) in Dublin will be scaled back in terms of numbers...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show vaccine centre uptake revealed
Almost 150 people received their Covid-19 vaccine at an historic Balmoral Show this year. The show was held later than...
Agri Politics
ICSA talks coping with Covid - and coming back stronger
Covid-19 – and its subsequent lockdowns – have been a “disaster for farming organisations”. However, they have allowed the Irish...
Rural Life
Family affair as Maam Cross Mart enjoys unique setting
It’s a family affair for the Burkes at their livestock mart at scenic Maam Cross, Co. Galway. Brid Burke and...
Agri-Business
Business Resumption Support: Is your firm eligible?
Applications have opened for the Business Resumption Support Scheme (BRSS) – with a number of rural companies and enterprises eligible...
Environment
Wastewater analyses show high levels of Covid-19 around the country
Analyses of samples from wastewater catchment areas around the country have yielded results that are in keeping with high incidence...
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Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
N.Ireland
Vaccine clinics announced for Balmoral Show
The Health and Agriculture Ministers are urging the farming and rural community to get the vaccine to protect themselves from...
Dairy
TB testing exemptions for calves to end this week
TB testing exemptions in relation to calves over 42 days of age which have been in place for more than...
Rural Life
Busy summer sees Irish Community Air Ambulance appeal for support
With the summer 2021 heatwave having seen the Irish Community Air Ambulance tasked 21 times over eight days, the service...
Beef
Covid-19 TB testing flexibilities to end on September 1
Flexibilities to TB testing protocols that were introduced due to the Covid-19 pandemic will end on September 1, Agriland understands....
N.Ireland
3,000 eligible for NI's wool payment yet to apply
Around 3,000 Northern Ireland farmers eligible for the department’s Covid-19 support payment for wool have yet to apply despite the...
Rural Life
McAleer calls for more vaccination clinics in rural areas
West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer has called on the Department of Health and Health Trusts to engage with local community...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Agri-Business
Tyson Foods to require Covid-19 vaccinations for its workforce
Tyson Foods has this week announced a requirement for all its US workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The...
N.Ireland
2021 Balmoral Show to require test or proof of vaccine for entry
It’s not just their tickets that showgoers will need to remember to bring to this year’s postponed Balmoral Show. To...
N.Ireland
NI's £1.2 million Covid-19 wool support scheme opens
A £1.2 million Covid-19 support scheme has opened for applications from sheep farmers affected by the global slump in wool...
Veterinary
UK vets report steep increase in intimidation levels during Covid-19
Vets across the UK experienced an alarming increase in levels of intimidation from animal owners over the past year, according...