Agri-Business
Kepak invests €8m in Westmeath facility
Kepak has invested €8 million in its Kilbeggan facility in Co. Westmeath to enhance market access, quality, and efficiency. According...
Westmeath
Rural Life
CCTV being examined for details of stolen quad in Westmeath
Gardaí are investigating an incident of a stolen quad from a premises in the Rathconrath area of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath,...
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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...
Agri-Business
Gardaí investigate as details of agri-business being used in scams
Gardaí are investigating fraudulent activity in relation to a legitimate agricultural business in Co. Westmeath which was targeted by scammers....
Sheep
Well-known Westmeath flock to be dispersed at Delvin Mart
A flock of over 400 ewes is set to be dispersed at Delvin Mart, Co. Westmeath, as the flock owner...
Rural Life
'Many archaeological finds made during agricultural activity' - expert
Many archaeological finds are made every year during agricultural and other activity, according to the keeper of Irish antiquities at...
biodiversity
Farming for Nature walks represent farming systems' wide diversity
The wide diversity in Irish farming systems and approaches to farming with nature in mind are represented by Farming for...
CAP / Schemes
Bord na Móna to develop 79km of trails under new tourism scheme
Bord na Móna is to develop 79km of new walking and cycling trails as part of a new Fáilte Ireland...
Beef
Roscrea Limousin sale sees top price go to Westmeath-bred bull
The second Irish Limousin Cattle Society Premier show and sale of 2024 took place on bank holiday Monday, May 6...
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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
Westmeath couple undergo farm diversification with canine twist
A Westmeath-based couple have undertaken a farm diversification with a difference in the form of a private hire dog park,...
Rural Life
'In The Bleak Midwinter' single for farm-based soprano
A Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano who left Moscow to live on a beef farm in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath,...
Rural Life
Farm blazes trail with Bealtaine Fire Festival
The Hill of Uisneach heritage site in Co. Westmeath, which is part of managing director of cows.ie, David Clarke’s farm,...
Rural Life
Larissa revels in 'The Glow of a Winter's Eve'
Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano Larissa Tormey who has made a name for herself on the Irish country music...
Rural Life
Suckler farmer appointed Irish Kidney Association chair
A suckler farmer from Co. Westmeath has recently been appointed as the new national honorary chairperson of the Irish Kidney...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigate several fires set at Westmeath horse yard
Gardaí are investigating several fires at a equestrian yard in Co. Westmeath that have caused at least €500,000 worth of...
Agri-Business
Gardaí investigate theft of €16,000 worth of grass seed near Westmeath border
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the reported theft of grass seed, to sow more than 200ac worth €16,000 in...
Rural Life
Man (50s) killed while cutting trees in Westmeath
Gardaí are investigating after a man was killed while he was cutting trees in Co. Westmeath yesterday (Wednesday, August 24)....
Rural Life
Upheaval impacting on farmers' health
Against a backdrop of rapid upheaval in agriculture, volatile commodity markets, rising input costs and demands to mitigate the impact...
Rural Life
All is bright with Larissa's 'Silent Night'
A Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano who left Moscow to live on a beef farm in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath,...