Environment
Livestock feed intake falls by up to 5% for each additional degree above 30°C, leading to reduced productivity, according to a new report.
Tillage
Aberystwyth University and Germinal Horizon have announced the appointment of Dr. Kerrie Farrar as...
A dry spring has reduced crop condition ratings across much of the UK, though winter cereals and oilseed rape remain in a strong position.
The European Parliament has adopted rules on new genomic techniques (NGTs).
Agri-Business
The number of cattle in Ireland in June 2025 was 6,904,800 - a fall of 278,300 (-3.9%) when compared with June 2024, CSO said.
Embracing new technologies is "essential for increasing output and offsetting rising costs" for tillage farms, Teagasc has said.
March currently has "the highest likelihood of above average rainfall" in the first three months of 2026 according to latest forecasts.
Four secondary school students have been awarded bursaries to study in the crops and agronomy sector by the Irish Seed Trade Association.
Opinion
The weather represent a totemic heartbeat for Irish agriculture with every day bringing a new perspective on the subject
Rural Life
An image entitled “Bee the Change” is the overall winner of Teagasc’s Vision of Research and Innovation photo competition.
Syngenta Group has announced financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of...
Generational renewal in farming is a key challenge across the EU, including Denmark. Recently,...
Budget 2026 has revealed what the current government really thinks about Irish agriculture.....not a lot really.
Find out about Tirlán's grain pricing for harvest 2025, including green feed barley, green feed wheat and its trading bonus scheme.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) has announced a new collaboration between some of the...
Provisional estimates for June 2025 show a 2.2% rise in the area under total cereals, bringing the total to 267,700ha.
Independent data on biofungicide performance in crop protection programmes will be available to...
Crops technology and inputs business Origin Enterprises has recorded a 10% increase in its profits for the financial year ending July 31.
There will be a modest improvement for cereals in the European Union this year, according to the latest forecast from Copa Cogeca.
Harvest 2025 got underway this week with combines reported operating in parts of Tipperary, Cork and Waterford.
N.Ireland
Arable farmers in the UK are to benefit from a new government review tackling unfair practices in the combinable crops’ supply chain.
Origin Enterprises, the Dublin headquartered agri-services group, reported group revenue of €1.59 billion in the 9 months to April 30.
The further we get into the summer, the warmer temperatures will become, and the higher the risk of pests and diseases among crops.
