The €100 million beef fund for Ireland has been discussed at a meeting of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Agriculture Committee, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland. The committee, which met today, Wednesday, June 26, and yesterday, Tuesday, June 25, discussed a wide range of global issues, of which the Irish beef aid package was […]
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has appeared to cast doubt on whether or not a possible EU trade deal with the Mercosur trading block would require a Dáil vote. Speaking in the Dáil today, Wednesday, June 26, the Taoiseach explained that if the trade deal is classified as an “exclusive EU competence” then it would not require member […]
The closing date for accepting entries for the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show is fast approaching, with a deadline set for Wednesday, July 10. With a prize fund of €175,000 on offer, as well as the gold medals, rosettes and cups to be won on the day, fiery competition is promised by organisers. […]
A number of leading figures in the European Commission will tonight meet with Mercosur leaders for a “working dinner” to review negotiations to date between the two economic powerhouses. European Commission Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness Jyrki Katainen will be among representatives at the event this evening, Wednesday, June 26. Commissioner for Agriculture […]
It was the spring of 2012 – one of the wettest years in Irish history. After much soul searching, Gerard Deegan – a then large-scale organic dairy farmer based in Cooksborough, Cloghan, Co. Westmeath – finally made a decision about the future of his 140ac holding which comprises rolling hills and vast pastures on the […]
The few days of reasonably dry and rather warm conditions forecasted have resulted in the first advocates of early silage sending the mower into the silage ground for the second cut of 2019. The warm conditions in early May were availed of by many farmers across the country, who were really focused on getting the […]
By Gerry McLaughlin A Co. Donegal dog owner has been ordered to pay €10,000 compensation to a farmer by Donegal District Court after his two Alsatians killed three pedigree sheep. Businessman Gregory McGrory, of Carrick East, Laghy, was ordered to pay the compensation to Seamus Thomas, of Tulywee, Laghey, after the incident on March 11 […]
Macra na Feirme has today (Wednesday, June 26) announced that it is joining forces with AXA Insurance to promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) rights at this year’s Pride Parade. This marks the first year the rural youth and young farmer’s organisation will take part in the Pride Parade. Commenting on the announcement, Macra […]
A ban on live exports to European countries has been introduced as a temporary measure on the back of a Europe-wide heatwave. The ban has been imposed due to the current heatwave being experienced across the continent. In a statement, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine said: Due to weather warnings in Europe, […]
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow high-temperature weather warning for six counties for tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, June 27, with temperatures set to soar. Issued today at 12:00pm, the weather warning will be valid from 1:00pm tomorrow through to 7:00pm in the evening. The warning has been issued for counties: Galway; Mayo; Clare; Cork; Kerry; […]
Farm organisations are to be contacted shortly to discuss the €100 million Brexit beef fund, ahead of the Department of Agriculture’s submission deadline by the end of July, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed. Speaking to AgriLand about the fund, the minister said: “The commission signed off last Thursday; we will […]
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) will select a new president tomorrow evening, Thursday, June 27, in an election to be held at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Three candidates have put their names forward for the role: Hugh Farrell (the current chairperson of the association’s Animal Health and Welfare […]
A farm worker was left trapped in a 3m deep ditch with a fractured leg when a bank collapsed in on him during construction work in the UK, prompting a multi-agency rescue effort. The incident took place in Sunk Island, Hull, in the north of England this morning, Wednesday, June 26, with emergency services receiving […]
The danger presented by a potential trade deal between the EU and Mercosur was discussed in detail by representatives of some of the country’s leading farm organisations at the National Economic Dialogue today, Wednesday, June 26. The event is held each year to allow interested groups from across the economy put forward proposals to be […]
The chairman of the Shannon Action Committee, Charlie Killeen, is calling for a permanent payment in return for the permanent designation of farmers’ land – under the Habitats Directive – along the River Shannon. He also says that farmers in the region are being bullied by the state and that the first rule of thumb […]
A lorry load of pigs heading to a processing facility in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, has been targeted by a group of activists dressed in yellow vests. The incident occurred near the Rosderra factory in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. It is believed the incident occurred on Monday, June 24. As can be seen from the video below, […]
A Case IH Maxxum tractor was among the award winners at last week’s Royal Highland Show (June 20-23) in Scotland; the event drew to a close on Sunday. The accolade – a ‘Technical Innovation Award – Silver’ – was bestowed by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, the organiser of the show. It […]
Sometimes you just have to see something once to realise its magic and this was certainly the case when AgriLand visited Meelick in Co. Galway recently. The area boasts a picturesque rural Irish landscape that serves as the perfect backdrop to the River Shannon which allows the three counties of Galway, Offaly and Tipperary to […]
