Rural Life
Public apple farm in Co. Wexford announces closure
Ballycross Apple Farm in Bridgetown, Co. Wexford has announced its decision to close its doors to the public this week....
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Beef
Triplet calves born in Mayo on Halloween are 'flying it'
A Co. Mayo farmer who had assumed his cow was having twins, was in for a shock when she gave...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Rural Life
ISPCA gives safety tips for pets ahead of Halloween
In preparation for Halloween, the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), has given tips for keeping pets...
Rural Life
Watch: Produce and pumpkin farm in Meath attracts thousands
This year, for the second time, Guy Farm in Trim, Co. Meath, has opened its gates to the public, attracting...
Rural Life
Video: Growing pumpkins at Ballymad Farm in Meath
With Halloween just around the corner, you likely have carved your pumpkins already, but you might want to consider keeping...
Rural Life
Gardaí issue road safety appeal for bank holiday weekend
An Garda Síochána has issued an urgent road safety appeal to all road users for the busy October bank holiday...
Rural Life
Halloween puts 'huge pressure' on vet clinics and rescue centres
Animal welfare is a prime concern around Halloween, Senator Pippa Hackett said, as she urges people to be conscious of...
Agri-Business
Sales of pumpkins up 32% on last year
People will be “making up for lost time” with Halloween festivities this year, with sales of pumpkins increasing by 32%...
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Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Rural Life
People reminded that fireworks cause 'significant distress' to livestock
People are reminded of the dangers of fireworks, and the “significant stress” they cause livestock. ISPCA chief inspector Conor Dowling...
Rural Life
Farmer finds firework casings and frightened calves after Halloween
A dairy farmer in Co. Tipperary has highlighted the distress caused to his calves by fireworks and bangers set off...
Rural Life
5 fearsome frights for farmers this Halloween
Halloween (October 31) is a scary, spooky time of the year when a lot of people enjoy getting (and giving)...
Rural Life
Halloween: Keep pets inside and ensure farm animals are in a secure field or shed
Halloween can be a frightening time for animals, as sudden loud noises and flashing lights from fireworks and bangers can...
Rural Life
A farmer and his magical field: How fairies have 'kept the land sacred in Ireland'
This weekend, we can expect to hear the best of folktales that Ireland has to offer; stories intertwined with elements...
Rural Life
ISPCA: 'Halloween can be a scary time for our furry friends'
As Halloween approaches, the Irish Society Preventing Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is reminding the public to be aware of the...
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Do you want to be paid to share your opinion?
Do you want to be paid to share your opinion? Irish farmers have faced significant media coverage over issues, such...
Rural Life
Batman takes to his Massey Ferguson for fundraiser
A little light relief is being provided this Halloween by a Laois man who, dressed as ‘Farmer Batman’, will tour...
Rural Life
Gardaí warn that 'fireworks can cause great distress to farm animals'
The threat to the safety of communities posed by the misuse of fireworks was discussed at length in the Dáil...
Rural Life
40,000 visitors descend on Meath-based beef and sheep farm over Halloween season
Matt Murtagh is the the owner of Causey Farm, a 300ac sheep and beef farm that has opted to diversify...
Rural Life
7 scary scenarios to spook the toughest farmer
Halloween (October 31) is a scary, spooky time of the year when a lot of people enjoy getting (and giving)...