Beef
Virginia Show Champions from the beef-breed classes
The 81st annual Virginia Show was held at the showgrounds in Virginia, Co. Cavan, yesterday (Wednesday, August 21) and despite...
Virginia Show
Dairy
Who won the 2024 Baileys Irish champion dairy cow competition?
The 2024 Diageo Baileys Irish Champion dairy cow is Greenlea MG Rhapsody EX 96 of the Greenlea Holsteins herd from...
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Extra support for farmers across rural Ireland
Life in rural Ireland is rewarding, but it comes with its challenges. Farming pressures, financial uncertainty, and social isolation, are...
Rural Life
N3 road collision adds to 'heavier traffic' from Virginia Show
A road traffic collision on the N3 near Virginia, Co. Cavan has caused delays to the already heavy traffic due...
Agri-Business
Taoiseach to seek 'action' on inheritance tax in budget
Taoiseach Simon Harris said today (Wednesday, August 21) that he believes inheritance tax is hitting farmers “disproportionately”. Speaking at the...
Agri Politics
Farmers faced with 'multiple threats to their viability' - Gorman
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Francie Gorman has said that Budget 2025 is an opportunity for the...
Rural Life
81st annual Virginia Show kicks off in Cavan today
The 81st annual Virginia Show is set to kick off at the Showgrounds in Virginia, Co. Cavan, this morning (Wednesday,...
Rural Life
Judge for 2024 Baileys cow competition named
This year’s Diageo Baileys Champion Cow will be judged by Markus Mock, who will arrive in the country later this...
Rural Life
Entries now open for 81st annual Virginia Show
The Virginia Show in Virginia, Co. Cavan, is set to return on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, with entries now open...
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Drench cows for the 'cover they need over the winter' - Sligo farmer
Sligo farmer, Christopher Tuffy spoke about his farm’s performance over 2024 and how he intends to drench the cows to...
Dairy
Wexford family take top titles at 12th Emerald Expo in Cavan
Kicking off the 2024 show season, Ireland’s Spring all breed dairy cattle show, the Emerald Expo, returned on Saturday, April...
Rural Life
Video: Recycled astroturf finds new use at Virginia Show
The 80th annual Virginia Show took place at the Showgrounds in Virginia, Co. Cavan this week. The show featured all...
Beef
Gallery: Virginia Show champions from beef breeds
The 80th annual Virginia Show took place at the Showgrounds in Virginia, Co. Cavan, yesterday (Wednesday, August 23). The show...
Dairy
Armagh takes Baileys Cow title for 2023 with Meath-bred cow
The Baileys cow competition returned to Virginia Show, Co. Cavan, today (Wednesday August 23), with this year marking the event’s...
Dairy News
Judge for 2023 Baileys cow competition named
The Baileys cow competition returns to Virginia Show once again for 2023, with this year marking the event’s 80th anniversary....
Agri-Business
2023 Baileys cow competition opens with €13,000 prize fund
The Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow competition which takes place at this year’s Virginia Show on August 23, has been...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Virginia Show to celebrate 80th anniversary this year
The Virginia Show in Co. Cavan will celebrate its 80th anniversary this year at the event on August 23. The...
Beef
Gallery: Cattle results and winners at the Virginia Show
The cattle classes attracted significant interest from the record crowds that attended the 79th Annual Virginia Show on Wednesday (August...
Dairy Technical
Baileys cow champion title goes to Co. Down
The Baileys cow competition made its long-awaited return today (Wednesday, August 24), with the champion cow coming from Hilltara Holsteins...
Dairy
Virginia Show: Irish dairy 'main driver of growth' in rural Ireland
The Irish dairy sector is “the main driver of growth for much of rural Ireland”, Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president...