Agri-Business
'Working with goats was a dream for us' - Cork couple
A Co. Cork couple from dairy and beef farming backgrounds have found goats to be the ideal fit for their...
Goats
Sheep
Authorities in Greece tackling sheep and goat disease outbreak
Authorities in Greece are making efforts to tackle a recent outbreak of disease in sheep and goats in the country....
Rural Life
DAFM breaks down number of goat herds per county
Figures showing a breakdown of the number of goat herds by size, along with the number of goats per county...
Sheep
DAFM: Census shows 7% decrease in sheep numbers
The total number of sheep in the country in December 2023 decreased by 7% when compared to the previous year,...
Rural Life
Cork couple strive to upgrade their microsanctuary facilities
A Co. Cork-based couple have taken abandoned goats into their microsanctuary, with a GoFundMe campaign underway to support their ‘bleating’...
Rural Life
No kidding appeal for lost goat to be reunited with owners
A Co. Donegal home owner has issued a no kidding appeal for a lost goat, who is proving to be...
Rural Life
Calls for protection of Old Irish Goats as they continue to be hunted
There are repeated calls for protection of Old Irish Goats, amid reports that the rare breed continues to be hunted...
Rural Life
Watch: Farmer says new 'buy local' campaign needed
The story of local producers struggling to sell against the back drop of large retailers continues, as local producer and...
Rural Life
Goats to be introduced to Dublin hill after gorse fires
Native Irish goats are to be introduced to Killiney Hill Co. Dublin after devastating gorse fires saw the evacuation of...
Sheep News
DAFM issues census forms to over 49,000 sheep and goat keepers
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Monday, December 18) begun issuing annual sheep and goat...
Dairy News
Receiving a 90c/L milk price on 250-goat farm in France
As part of the farm-tours section of the Sommet de l’Élevage livestock show which took place in France earlier this month, Agriland travelled...
Agri-Business
DAFM: Almost 1,000 farmers penalised for tag breaches in 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that almost 1,000 farmers were issued with...
Beef
Livestock owners warned to be vigilant to avoid bluetongue
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) along with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is urging...
Sheep News
Sheep Census: Donegal has highest sheep population
There were 14,000 fewer sheep registered in the country in 2022 compared to 2021, representing a decrease of 0.35%, with...
Sheep News
DAFM: Over 38,500 sheep and goat census forms returned
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that over 38,500 sheep and goat census forms have...
Sheep News
Sheep and goat census forms issued to 48,000 farmers
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Wednesday, December 21) issued sheep and goat census forms...
Rural Life
Old Irish goat recognised as native rare breed to Ireland
The old Irish goat was approved as a native rare breed to Ireland today (Thursday, June 9), by the Minister...
Agri-Business
Report: Ireland accounts for 9% of EU bovine population
Ireland has 9% of the total bovine population of the European Union, according to a report released today (Tuesday, May...