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DAFM issues annual liver fluke forecast for farmers

Beef

1 day ago

DAFM issues annual liver fluke forecast for farmers

The Department of Agriculture issued a map outlining the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke infection in livestock this winter.

UCD research could reveal why some TB animals go undetected

Agri-Business

19 days ago

UCD research could reveal why some TB animals go undetected

When it is said that a cow has 'good genes' for a trait like milk production, it is referring to...

Martin Ryan moves to NCBC as new Thurles Mart manager confirmed

Beef

26 days ago

Martin Ryan moves to NCBC as new Thurles Mart manager confirmed

Outgoing Thurles Mart manager Martin (Murt) Ryan is set to move to a new role with the National Cattle Breeding Centre (NCBC).

Study: Funding schemes needed for sustainable peatland management

Environment

about 1 month ago

Study: Funding schemes needed for sustainable peatland management

New research prepared for the EPA has found that financial schemes are needed as part of ensuring sustainable healthy peatlands

Cow-with-calf initiative shows how things can be done differently

Dairy

about 2 months ago

Cow-with-calf initiative shows how things can be done differently

A documentary feature telling the story of a Scottish farm’s transformation from conventional to cow-with-calf dairy farming...

Rural Life

2 months ago

State-of-the-art centre launched to 'transform' weather forecasting

A major new centre launched today (Friday, September 19) at University College Dublin (UCD) will...

State-of-the-art centre launched to 'transform' weather forecasting

Rural Life

3 months ago

UCD researchers seek farmers' views on climate change policy

Researchers from University College Dublin (UCD) are seeking the views of farmers when it comes to climate change policy.

UCD researchers seek farmers' views on climate change policy

Sheep

3 months ago

New €1.5m UCD research project aims to 'shed light' on livestock diseases

A UCD academic is planning to use DNA molecules from "thousands-of-years-old sheep and goat remains" in a new groundbreaking research project.

New €1.5m UCD research project aims to 'shed light' on livestock diseases

Rural Life

3 months ago

UCD awards chair of FBD Trust honorary degree

UCD has conferred former chief executive of the IFA, Michael Berkey with an honorary degree of doctor of science, honoris causa.

UCD awards chair of FBD Trust honorary degree

Rural Life

3 months ago

Study: Farmers feel 'shut out' from climate action

The main barriers to sustainable farming in Ireland are practical and social factors, rather than ideological, new research has highlighted.

Study: Farmers feel 'shut out' from climate action

Forestry

7 months ago

Deadline nears for Coillte 2025 forestry scholarship

Coillte is reminding students interested in a career in forestry that the deadline is approaching for its 2025 Forestry Scholarship Award.

Deadline nears for Coillte 2025 forestry scholarship

Rural Life

7 months ago

Agriland sponsors UCD AgSoc 2025 committee jackets

Agriland Media Group is delighted to announce its sponsorship of committee jackets this year for UCD Agricultural Science Society (AgSoc)

Agriland sponsors UCD AgSoc 2025 committee jackets

Agri-Business

7 months ago

Dawn Meats management development programme returns

Dawn Meats has today (Tuesday, April 8) announced the return of its management development programme for a sixth year.

Dawn Meats management development programme returns

Beef

8 months ago

Table: Performance of cattle in the UCD/ABP grazing trial

An ongoing ABP/UCD research trial has shown that cattle grazing a multi-species sward are finishing 40 days earlier on average.

Table: Performance of cattle in the UCD/ABP grazing trial

Beef

8 months ago

Average slaughter age up, carcass weights down in 2024

The average slaughter age of steers, heifers and young bulls increased in 2024 compared to 2023, according to Teagasc and UCD.

Average slaughter age up, carcass weights down in 2024

Rural Life

8 months ago

UCD student wins women in agriculture studies award

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon presented the Women in Agriculture Studies Excellence Award to Ruth Connolly.

UCD student wins women in agriculture studies award

Dairy

8 months ago

Irish study highlights heart health benefits of cheese for women

Eating cheese is good for your heart health, particularly if you are a woman, according to the findings of a new Irish study.

Irish study highlights heart health benefits of cheese for women

Beef

8 months ago

Study: 'Genetic factors' contribute to TB susceptibility in cattle

A new UCD study on the contributory genetics behind bovine tuberculosis (TB) susceptibility among cattle, has been published today, March 24

Study: 'Genetic factors' contribute to TB susceptibility in cattle

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Almost 300 new vets joined the VCI register during 2024

A total of 298 new vets and 129 veterinary nurses joined the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) register last year.

Almost 300 new vets joined the VCI register during 2024

Beef

9 months ago

Video: See inside new €1m UCD calf research facility

A new €1 million state-of-the-art dairy calf research facility was officially opened at at UCD Lyons Farm, Co. Kildare on February 25.

Video: See inside new €1m UCD calf research facility

Rural Life

9 months ago

From architecture to thatching, Wexford woman takes leap of faith

A 29-year-old Wexford woman who has done a master's degree in architecture is one of 14 learners on a thatching course

From architecture to thatching, Wexford woman takes leap of faith

Beef

9 months ago

New project set to test farms for worm dose resistance

A new project being rolled out this year will test for resistance to worm dosing or anthelmintic resistance on Irish beef farms.

New project set to test farms for worm dose resistance

Beef

11 months ago

ABP/UCD calf to beef research shows carbon cuts of 14% possible

A research project focused on the performance of dairy-beef cattle on different sward types has been running in conjunction with...

ABP/UCD calf to beef research shows carbon cuts of 14% possible

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