Machinery
A few months after buying his £80,000 Deutz Fahr, Jeremy Clarkson bids it farewell in the latest season of Clarkson's Farm.
Beef
Pressure is mounting on farms across the country as continued rainfall is delaying June farm work, with heavy downpours across the country.
Rural Life
Gardai have confirmed that a break-in took place at the Athenry, Co. Galway premises of McHale Farm Machinery this week.
A senator has claimed that an IFA protest about the role of Bord Bia chair, Larry Murrin, earlier this year "damaged demand for Irish beef".
Agri Politics
Farmers hit by soaring fertiliser costs could be set to benefit from a €500 million support package announced by the European Commission.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has been called on to "get involved" to address the recent fall in beef prices.
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies has announced the price it will pay to farmer suppliers for May milk.
Agri-Business
A governance review of the board of Bord Bia has in general endorsed chair, Larry Murrin and found that the board is "very capable".
Last week saw the first murmurings of the year from some cattle-trade industry players in relation...
Shrinking profit margins mean milk supply growth is "no longer economically viable" for Irish farmers, according to Rabobank.
Tirlán today (Thursday, June 11) confirmed plans to sell part of its shareholding - up to 12 million shares - in Glanbia plc.
With new rules for slurry and soiled water storage set to kick in from October 1, 2028, farmers should be making the most of TAMS now.
Ballinrobe Mart
Ballinrobe Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on June 10 and its weekly general sheep sale on June 11.
A series of test plots comparing grass growth from different fertiliser types was demonstrated at a Teagasc open day.
As the use of artificial insemination (AI) winds down on dairy farms, what dairy and beef sires have been used the most in 2026?
New Zealand
New Zealand sheep and beef farm profit is expected to increase 96% to NZ$287,600 per farm, in the year to June 30 2026.
Series
Once calves are out and settled at grass, the focus quickly shifts to maintaining performance and hitting good weight gains.
The European Commission wants to deliver a new support package worth a potential €1.5 billion to help farmers battling the fertiliser crisis.
Over 32,000 farmers applied for the Fuel Income Support Scheme, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has confirmed.
European milk prices
Irish milk price trends in 2026 have mirrored those seen across Europe, with the average April price across the bloc on its tenth decrease.
Sheep
Four pet ewes and four lambs were reported stolen from the Geashill area of Co. Offaly, An Garda Síochana has confirmed.
Turning calves out to grass should be a step forward. However, many farmers will notice calves taking a check in the first few weeks.
A judge has stated that the failure of Asba Meats to pay over €300,000 to a group of farmers has caused "untold damage".
