Rural Life
Gardaí investigate number of burglaries in Co. Cavan
An Garda Síochána are continuing to investigate after a number of burglaries occurred across the last few weeks in Co....
Galway
Environment
Deadline nears to join water quality project offering up to €2k/ha
The deadline is approaching for up to 600 farmers to join the EU-funded Waters of LIFE agri-environmental programme for water...
Sponsored
Watch: Tyrone farmer maximises slurry value with Digest-it
Tynan Roulston, a seventh-generation farmer, farming over 270ac outside Strabane in Co. Tyrone has been discussing the benefits of Digest-it,...
Rural Life
Storm Bert: Met Éireann issues Status Red rainfall warnings
Ahead of the arrival of Storm Bert, Met Éireann has issued Status Red weather warnings for rainfall for counties Cork...
Rural Life
19-year-old man dies after road accident involving tractor in Galway
Gardaí have confirmed that a 19-year-old man has died following an accident involving a tractor in Co. Galway yesterday (Saturday,...
Sheep
Watch: 'Diversification is key' at east Galway organic sheep farm
Blátnaid Gallagher is the proud proprietor of ‘Murray Meadows’, a 120ac organic sheep farm based outside Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, which derives...
Rural Life
County council cathaoirleach calls for 'critical' rural planning reforms
The cathaoirleach of Galway County Council has called for “critical” reforms to rural planning policy, to provide greater support for...
Sheep
Galway dog warden conducts enquiries over sheep worrying
Galway County Council’s dog warden is conducting door-to-door enquiries on the back of a recent sheep worrying incident in the...
Agri-Business
Bia Innovator Campus forms partnership with BIM
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and BIA Innovator Campus, based at Teagasc Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway have announced a strategic...
Sponsored
Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Agri-Business
Biomethane company to build 4 new agri-plants in Ireland
Cycle0 Group, the end-to-end biomethane platform that builds, owns and operates plants across Europe has today (Wednesday, October 9) announced...
Rural Life
Galway farmer convicted of assaulting minister in 'cow dung' case
By Gordon Deegan A judge has convicted a south Galway farmer of assaulting Junior Government Minister, Anne Rabbitte, by throwing...
Veterinary
New vet schools to be on Donegal, Galway and Kilkenny campuses
New third-level vet schools will be hosted across campuses in Donegal, Galway and Kilkenny, Agriland understands. Sources have indicated that...
Rural Life
Lorry and tractor involved in road collision in Galway
A lorry and a tractor were involved in a road traffic collision on the N59 in Co. Galway today (Friday,...
Agri-Business
Irish Drinks Forum 2024 to take place in Galway
The Irish Drinks Forum 2024 returns this Thursday, September 12, to the BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, Co. Galway following the...
Rural Life
'Where The Old Man Lives' secures spot at Canadian film festival
The topical themes of rural isolation and farmers living in fear as they deal with intruders, are tackled by Galway-based...
Sponsored
Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Rural Life
Glenamaddy Show gears up for 10-year anniversary
Glenamaddy District Ploughing and Agricultural Show is set to pull out all the stops later this month as it marks...
Agri-Business
Watch: Buckets to calf feeders as JFC launches new facility
JFC Group, which includes JFC Agri, marked a €25 million expansion plan for the company with a special mass and...
biodiversity
'Near threatened' orchid discovered in Galway after 80 years
A “near threatened” orchid has been discovered in Co. Galway for the first time in 80 years, as a result...
Rural Life
Mountbellew Agricultural Show celebrates 120th anniversary
Having attracted record crowds last year, Mountbellew Agricultural Show – this year celebrating its 120th anniversary – will take place...