Agri Politics
Ireland faces 'a rocky road to recovery' - Lowry
“For my part I share the interests of the people of rural Ireland. I share their passions, their pastimes, their...
Agri Politics
“For my part I share the interests of the people of rural Ireland. I share their passions, their pastimes, their...
Beef
The average income on ‘Cattle Rearing’ (suckler) farms in 2019 increased by 11% on the 2018 level. This results in...
Tillage
The average family farm income on tillage farms in 2019 was €34,437. This is a decline of 15% on 2018....
Sheep
Over 30% of sheep farms earned less than €5,000 in 2019, according to the Teagasc National Farm Survey. Although, according...
Agri-Business
The average family farm income rose by 2% in Ireland in 2019, according to a new report by Teagasc. Better...
Beef
The Turkish ministry has recently announced that the live imports of weanling cattle are set to resume in the coming...
Beef
An Irish exporter has secured a contract for a consignment of pedigree Angus heifers destined for Eastern Europe. The exporter...
Agri Politics
The newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Marine Barry Cowen’s key priorities must be “to deliver total transparency” in the...
N.Ireland
Innovative software designed in Northern Ireland to drive efficiency in the local pig industry has been shortlisted for a prestigious...
Rural Life
The driver of a vehicle drawing a trailer of livestock on the road was landed in hot water with An...
Agri Politics
“Unless I see very early indications that the incoming Government is prepared to deliver on my priority requirement of balanced...
Agri-Business
As of today, Monday, June 29, all of Glanbia Ireland’s agri-business branches are reopening, with a number of protocols in...
Environment
The new government must deliver on climate action targets by immediately prioritising renewable energy generation supports, according to the Micro...
Agri Politics
European Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan has announced his intention to withdraw his candidacy from the selection of nominees seeking...
Agri Politics
Laois-Offaly TD Barry Cowen was appointed as the new Minister for Agriculture in the cabinet that was announced over the...
Environment
Met Éireann is predicting a good deal of unsettled weather ahead, with most areas seeing spells of rain and wind...
Sheep
Since the beginning of June, depending on when the lambing season kicked off, weaning will have or will be taking...
Tillage
Agriculture is often deemed the main user of plant protection products in this country. Tractors and sprayers travel the roads...