Machinery
Valtra has looked to test both the speed and precision of its new T Series of tractors via two extreme tests in Austria and Germany.
Environment
The Global Bioeconomy Summit in Dublin this week is an opportunity to showcase "Ireland's achievements and ambitions" in bioeconomy.
Agri-Business
Sinn Féin has called on Minister Martin Heydon to resolve a dispute with knackeries over the Fallen Animal Scheme.
Dairy
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has increased, following the latest trading event held this week (October 20).
Agri Politics
TD Carol Nolan asked the government to explain how Ireland has become dependent on imported fruit and vegetables.
News
DAFM has paid €715,745 to Revenue in tax and interest after payroll deductions for staff benefits were not made.
Bluetongue
More cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in Co. Wexford.
Forestry
Changing the mindset of farmers will be key to developing vibrant forestry and woodland development sectors into the future.
Pottinger is bringing new features as well as numerous customisation options to its Synkro universal cultivators.
An agreement on rules for organic products has been described as "a strong result for farmers" by Minister Martin Heydon.
Pig/Poultry
Bird keepers are being urged to review and strengthen their biosecurity now.
Sheep
Recreational walkers in Northern Ireland have been urged to keep dogs under control after a recent attack on sheep near the Giant's Causeway.
Circular farming could help insulate Ireland’s farmers and taxpayers from global shocks, according to new studies.
Rural Life
The Macra National Conference will take place this Saturday (October 24), with two topics set to dominate the agenda.
Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for this week as the first storm of the season arrives.
Carbery Group has announced an increased in its base milk price by 1c/L for the month of September, following a similar rise in August.
The closed period for spreading farmyard manure is fast approaching.
Series
The annual NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards feature the 'best of the best' dairy farms, nominated by dairy co-operatives.
Brazil has confirmed an outbreak of Newcastle disease on a commercial turkey farm in the southern state of Santa Catarina.
Beef News
Bord Bia has announced a €1,000,000 investment in beef marketing across key UK and EU markets this autumn.
Tillage
Ireland’s grain harvest could fall to below 2 million tonnes in 2026, according to the results of a survey.
The Dutch dairy industry is facing a new reality following the loss of its nitrates derogation for the 2026 season.
Beef
The inaugural 'Corvalley Classy Lassies' sale on behalf of Co. Monaghan-based McEnaney Livestock took place on Saturday (October 17).
Sheep News
This week's sheep trade sees both factory lamb price offers and cull ewe factory price offers remaining firm.
A farmer told a neighbouring farmer “I will get you” after accusing him of stealing his missing dog, a court has heard.
There are no plans to amend the eligibility criteria for the fuel support scheme at this point to include HVO, Minister Martin Heydon has said.
Effective newborn piglet care can improve farm efficiency and reduce avoidable pig losses, according to Teagasc.
Slaney Flour has turned the sod on its new flour mill in Ireland. The construction of the new...
The government must provide "substantive clarity" to Irish farmers on what contingency measures are being prepared amid CAP uncertainty.
Schemes
Delayed payments under the BISS and CRISS will issue to farmers this week, Minister Martin Heydon has confirmed.
Farmers have called for clarity from Uisce Éireann following the contamination of a public water supply in north Kerry.
Opinion
If growers were looking for the odd omen or two, pointing in the direction of a good 2026/2027 tillage year: then they have found them.
