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Dairy

2 hours ago

Another change of direction for floating dairy farm

There has been another twist in the story of the Dutch floating dairy farm designed to promote sustainable farming on a new scale.

Another change of direction for floating dairy farm

Milk Prices

3 hours ago

Retailers urged to return extra 7c/L to fresh milk farmers this winter

Retailers are being urged to return an extra 7c/L to fresh milk farmers this winter to help offset rising input costs by a farm organisation.

Retailers urged to return extra 7c/L to fresh milk farmers this winter

Agri Politics

3 hours ago

Watch: Heydon - Ireland needs 'flexibility' to design schemes via CAP

Minister Martin Heydon has said that member states, including Ireland, need to have "flexibility" to design schemes under the CAP

Watch: Heydon - Ireland needs 'flexibility' to design schemes via CAP

Sheep Trade

4 hours ago

Mart report: Lambs average €3.72/kg in Ennis

Clare Co-Operative Marts held its sheep sale in Ennis Mart, Co. Clare on Monday (November 2) with trade resembling recent weeks' sales

Mart report: Lambs average €3.72/kg in Ennis

Dairy

5 hours ago

GDT index rises again for 3rd increase on the bounce

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has increased for the third time in a row, following the latest trading event today (Tuesday, November 3).

GDT index rises again for 3rd increase on the bounce

Tillage

5 hours ago

Weather extremes still impacting on Europe’s tillage sectors

The EU Commission is reporting that weather extremes continue to hamper work on tillage farms across Europe.

Weather extremes still impacting on Europe’s tillage sectors

Rural Life

6 hours ago

Dublin conference tackles farmer safety and wellbeing issues in EU

An international conference taking place in Dublin is bringing together experts from around the EU on safety and wellbeing for farmers.

Dublin conference tackles farmer safety and wellbeing issues in EU

Bluetongue

6 hours ago

Bluetongue cases in Ireland soar to 81

The number of bluetongue cases in Ireland has hit an all time high of 81 according to new figures released today (Tuesday, November 3).

Bluetongue cases in Ireland soar to 81

Rural Life

7 hours ago

Ireland's new Animal Welfare Strategy unveiled

Ireland’s new Animal Welfare Strategy launched today sets out a series of measures to strengthen welfare standards and tighten enforcement.

Ireland's new Animal Welfare Strategy unveiled

red tape

8 hours ago

Cut the red tape: 20 proposals to ease farmers’ paperwork burden

Red tape and bureaucracy are burying farmers in "useless documentation", eating into valuable time and energy, a farm organisation has warned.

Cut the red tape: 20 proposals to ease farmers’ paperwork burden

Weanling sale

8 hours ago

Mart report: Beef cattle hold steady amid price uncertainty in Tullow

Tullow Livestock Sales, Co. Carlow held its weekly cattle sale on Friday (October 30) and its weanling sale on Saturday (October 31).

Mart report: Beef cattle hold steady amid price uncertainty in Tullow

Tillage

9 hours ago

Global grain prices watching Black Sea developments and US elections

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that international grain prices remain under pressure.

Global grain prices watching Black Sea developments and US elections

Sheep

10 hours ago

Irish farmers helping develop new sheep genomic breeding values

The involvement of a Co Antrim farmer has been instrumental in allowing Signet to develop new genomic breeding values for the sheep sector.

Irish farmers helping develop new sheep genomic breeding values

Forestry

10 hours ago

Free forestry events offer insights on grants and premiums

Farmers and landowners are being invited to attend free forestry information events taking place over the next two weeks.

Free forestry events offer insights on grants and premiums

N.Ireland

11 hours ago

Court: Food company fined after serious injury to employee

A food manufacturing company in Northern Ireland has been fined in court following a serious injury to an employee over 3 years ago.

Court: Food company fined after serious injury to employee

conservation

12 hours ago

Breeding waders conservation project shortlisted for EU award

Ireland's Breeding Waders EIP (European Innovation Partnership) has been shortlisted for a prestigious EU award.

Breeding waders conservation project shortlisted for EU award

ESB Networks Autumn Safety Series 2026

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Agri-Business

13 hours ago

FRS operators: Revenue clarifies employment, tax and PRSI rules

Revenue has issued new clarifications in relation to the tax treatment of National Co-op Farm Relief Services (FRS).

FRS operators: Revenue clarifies employment, tax and PRSI rules

Agri-Business

13 hours ago

Irish CEO urges CAP funds for women-led farm ventures

MEPs are being urged to ring-fence funding in the next CAP for female-led farm diversification projects and businesses.

Irish CEO urges CAP funds for women-led farm ventures

Agri-Business

14 hours ago

Lidl signs €90m potato supply deal with Meade Farm

Lidl Ireland has today (Tuesday, November 3) announced a new five-year potato supply deal with Meade Farm worth over €90 million.

Lidl signs €90m potato supply deal with Meade Farm

Dairy

15 hours ago

New Zealand milk production reaches record high

New Zealand's milk production has grown by around 3.5% for the 2025/2026 season, according to the latest New Zealand dairy statistics report.

New Zealand milk production reaches record high

Beef

15 hours ago

Mart report: Full yard at Balla as farmers offload cattle for winter

Balla Livestock Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly livestock sale on Saturday (October 31), with just over 1,100 cattle on offer.

Mart report: Full yard at Balla as farmers offload cattle for winter

Beef

24 hours ago

DAFM: Irish cattle can currently meet criteria for Algerian health cert

Irish cattle currently meet Algeria’s animal health requirements for export, DAFM has confirmed to Agriland this evening (Monday, November 2).

DAFM: Irish cattle can currently meet criteria for Algerian health cert

Sheep

1 day ago

Sheep trade: Factory prices firm as heavy lambs hit €215/head at marts

This week's sheep trade sees no real movement in the factory lamb price, weight limits, or cull ewe price offers.

Sheep trade: Factory prices firm as heavy lambs hit €215/head at marts

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Agri-Business

1 day ago

Should the govt take a long-term approach to tackling agri crises?

The agricultural sector is facing more frequent and interconnected global shocks, with increasing...

Should the govt take a long-term approach to tackling agri crises?

Machinery

1 day ago

New Krone headers aim to boost BiG X forage harvester capabilities

Krone has expanded its forage harvesting range with the launch of a new grass pick-up and maize header for the BiG X forage harvester.

New Krone headers aim to boost BiG X forage harvester capabilities

Podcast

1 day ago

The Dairy Trail: Pushing profits for two on a share farm in Co. Westmeath

On episode two of Agriland's all new season of The Dairy Trail podcast, we travel to Co. Westmeath...

The Dairy Trail: Pushing profits for two on a share farm in Co. Westmeath

Opinion

1 day ago

Opinion: Weather fast becoming a good news story for Irish farming

High pressure building, even at the beginning of November, adds up to a very good news story for Irish farming.

Opinion: Weather fast becoming a good news story for Irish farming

Videos

Pushing profits for two on a share farm in Co. Westmeath | The Dairy Trail

On episode two of Agriland's all new season of The Dairy Trail podcast, we travel to Co. Westmeath...

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Rural Life

1 day ago

Met Éireann warns of 'dense' fog patches overnight

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow warning for heavy fog in parts of the country tonight (Monday, November 2).

Met Éireann warns of 'dense' fog patches overnight

Deer

1 day ago

Call for stronger action on deer amid road safety concerns

The government is being urged to take stronger management actions on the deer population due to road safety concerns.

Call for stronger action on deer amid road safety concerns

Dairy

1 day ago

Shamonda virus detected on UK dairy farms for first time

The Shamonda virus has been detected in cattle at two dairy farms in the UK, Defra today (Monday, November 2) confirmed.

Shamonda virus detected on UK dairy farms for first time

FTMTA Farm Machinery Show

1 day ago

Bringing precision aerial technology to FTMTA Farm Machinery Show

Drone as a Service will be at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre, Naas, Co. Kildare on November 17-19.

Bringing precision aerial technology to FTMTA Farm Machinery Show

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