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Sheep
ICM's Conan Fitzpatrick recently paid a return visit to the Mathews' farm in Killeigh, Co. Offaly to see how the flock has been performing.
Rural Life
Minister Heydon has said that he anticipates that a new national animal welfare strategy will be published in the second half of the year.
Sheep shearing progress to date this year is running at least 2-3 weeks behind schedule, says one sheep shearing contractor in Co. Roscommon.
Grass
Soil compaction is an ever present risk that must be managed, farmers have been advised at the Teagasc open day at Johnstown Castle.
Dairy
We are now in the sixth week of breeding, meaning a lot of farms may be wrapping up with AI and letting stock bulls out to finish the job.
Machinery
AGCO have "good momentum" in the North American market currently, according to the group's senior vice president and CFO Damon Audia.
%%excerpt%% Traditional sheep shearing demonstrations will be among the of the activities which will be part of this year's Comeraghs Wild Festival, taking place in Co. Waterford from July 9-12.
Environment
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently seeking tenders to help with clearing rhododendron in Killarney National Park.
%%excerpt%% As Men's Health Week 2026 encourages men to focus on taking health 'One Step at a Time', the message resonates particularly within Ireland's farming community.
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.
Beef
A series of test plots comparing grass growth from different fertiliser types was demonstrated at a Teagasc open day.
Agri-Business
Agri-food has been highlighted as one of the key areas for Irish-Canadian cooperation, as Mark Carney visits to Ireland.
As the use of artificial insemination (AI) winds down on dairy farms, what dairy and beef sires have been used the most in 2026?
EU farm groups have said that a new support package on fertiliser costs announced by the European Commission is "insufficient".
Lime
As we move further into summer, liming wont be high on many farmers agenda's but with application rates below required levels, farmers are being advised to spread whenever possible.
Last week saw the first murmurings of the year from some cattle-trade industry players in relation...
Forestry
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is considering recruiting more staff for the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC).
John Deere has focused on precision farming systems and cabin ergonomics for their model year 2027 (MY27) tractors
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.
A female-only tractor run will be the highlight of the Ballymartin Cross Roads Vintage Club's event on the weekend of the summer solstice.
N.Ireland
Poultry litter is, possibly, the most effective source of organic manure available to Irish grassland and tillage farmers.
Schemes
Here are some key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) deadlines for coming weeks and months, from June to September.
Goldcrop is highlighting the significant potential for winter hybrid rye and triticale in Irish tillage rotations,
Grass growth continues to push on, with growth rates pushing over 90kg of dry matter (DM)/ha in parts of the country again this week.
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.
Agri Politics
The European Council has moved to strengthen CBAM by “closing loopholes” and making the system “more robust”.
Dairy farmers see the 'grass to glass' journey take place everyday, but for many of Ireland's...
Up to 100 landowners attended a meeting in relation to the South Kerry Greenway project last evening (Thursday, June 11).
IFA president Francie Gorman is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on the Bord Bia governance review
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless visited...
Pig/Poultry
Kepak is recalling specific batches of pork mince products a due to the presence of...
