Engines set to roar in charity truck and tractor run this weekend October 10, 2019 Rural Life Preparations are almost complete ahead of a charity truck and tractor run taking place in the midlands this weekend. Set to be held…
‘Future of sustainable farming’ midlands workshop to be held tomorrow October 10, 2019 Rural Life An event organised for the farming community which will focus on the future of sustainable farming in Co. Laois is set to take…
Midlands firm gives stark warning on hidden no-deal consequences October 1, 2019 Agri-Business A large midlands-based firm has warned of the unseen consequences that a hard Brexit could have – and the knock-on effects on the…
Packed sales line-up on the cards for Laois mart September 11, 2019 Beef A series of cattle sale events – including a herd dispersal sale – are set to be held in Ballinakill Mart over the…
Horsebox stolen in the midlands prompts Garda appeal August 13, 2019 Rural Life Members of An Garda Síochána based in Co. Laois have issued an appeal for information in relation to the theft of a horsebox…
Stolen machinery collides with domestic residence after Garda chase July 22, 2019 Rural Life An appeal for information has been launched by An Garda Síochána following an incident in Co. Laois last night which resulted in substantial…
Mighty machines set to motor through Laois this Sunday July 5, 2019 Rural Life All sorts of vehicles from tractors to trucks, bikes and cars are being prepared for a tractor run in aid of a super…
Mini digger stolen from Glanbia factory site July 3, 2019 Rural Life Members of An Garda Síochána have issued an appeal for information relating to a mini digger which was stolen from the midlands in…
Woman airlifted to hospital following farm accident July 3, 2019 Rural Life A woman had to be airlifted to hospital following a farm accident involving cattle in the midlands, according to Gardaí. Confirming the news…
Silage effluent suspected killer of 1,000 fish in Laois river June 24, 2019 Rural Life It is estimated that a fish kill in a midlands river now numbers over 1,000 fish following the discovery of what is believed…
‘Old reliables’ set to roar for rousing rural road run April 22, 2019 Rural Life Preparations are well underway in the midlands for the upcoming annual “Camross Vintage Road Run for Young and Old”. The event will see…
Industry and Bord Bia reps to address beef farmer meeting tonight April 15, 2019 Beef An open meeting for beef farmers – which will include addresses from representatives of Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and Bord Bia – will…
Industry reps to attend open beef ‘crisis’ meeting April 12, 2019 Beef Representatives of the beef industry will be in attendance at a crisis beef and livestock meeting – open to all farmers – that…
Graphic: ‘People just don’t know the devastating impact dogs can have’ March 20, 2019 Sheep People just don’t know the devastating impact their dogs can have on livestock when they come across them, according to one midlands farmer’s…
Gardai investigate sheep deaths in Laois dog attack March 6, 2019 Rural Life A number of sheep have been killed in a dog attack in Co. Laois this morning (Wednesday, March 6). Taking place in Durrow,…
Obstacle cleared for proposed €130 million Glanbia plant March 5, 2019 Agri-Business Glanbia’s proposed €130 million mozzarella cheese plant has moved a step closer following the withdrawal of an objection to planning approval for the…
Warden issues warning following Laois dog attack February 27, 2019 Rural Life 58 sheep were attacked by dogs in Laois with three killed in the onslaught, according to Laois Dog Warden Service, which has issued…
Land Cruiser stolen from farmyard in the midlands February 19, 2019 Rural Life A Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 was stolen from a farm yard in the midlands over the weekend. The vehicle was stolen from a…
