Machinery
A computer operated spot spraying system, specifically designed to target individual weeds in grass swards, is now available
Rural Life
A new European Innovation Partnership (EIP) called "Regenerating the Rocks", based in south Roscommon is set to launch in the coming months.
Agri-Business
While the weighted average price of prime grassland rose to €13,786/ac in quarter one 2025, the...
Video
Find out about a new project that aims to connect old and new farming technologies to conserve a unique species-rich karst grassland of south Co. Roscommon.
The Sherry FitzGerald Agricultural Land Price Barometer saw a return to more sustainable growth in...
Environment
A pilot catchment programme in Co. Cavan focused on reducing pesticide usage is aiming to influence national policy.
Top European grassland farmers were celebrated last week in Ireland, as part of the...
Teagasc has published an external review of its grass/clover and multi-species swards research...
The new initiative to optimise regional green biorefineries in grassland farming regions, was launched at MTU, Co. Cork.
Tillage
Soil acidity is a major factor in fertiliser efficiency. Applying lime can reduce requirements for many crop nutrients.
60,344ac of agricultural land across the country was sold last year at the median price of €9,084/ac, according to the CSO.
N.Ireland
The value of carbon credits linked to grass will be extremely high, relative to those associated with other land use management options.
Dairy
Adapting to changing weather patterns was the theme of a well-attended Grassland Climate Adaptation Conference that was hosted today...
Grasslands and croplands comprised over 67% of Ireland's terrestrial and transitional ecosystems in...
Agri Politics
An independent candidate for the Ireland South constituency in the European Elections has said that...
Prime grassland values grew by 9.2% over 2023, down from the 10.6% growth recorded over...
Beef
It is envisaged that lime usage on Irish farms will double over the coming years. Moreover, this enhanced usage level must be maintained.
Johnstown Castle-based, soil fertility specialist- Mark Plunkett - is confirming the benefits of enhanced lime usage
The Fertilizer Association of Ireland (FAI) has just published a new technical bulletin entitled: Improving farm nitrogen use efficiency.
Teagasc's Gary Lanigan has highlighted a number of mitigation measures that can be taken by farmers to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)...
A review has recommended that CAFRE nutrient calculators should remain the industry standard in Northern Ireland, but require updating.
Agritechnica 2023 was the launch point for many innovations and developments including those from the leading mower manufacturers
The value of agricultural land has increased by 8.7% over the first nine months of 2023, according to a new report from Sherry FitzGerald.
