Roscommon Mart
After a difficult spring for livestock prices, farmers at Roscommon Mart said that trade has strengthened in recent weeks
Agri-Business
The Fuel Income Support Scheme has "failed to recognise" periods of heaviest fuel usage, the ICMSA said.
N.Ireland
The UFU is encouraging its members to report issues with the application process for the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.
A number of very interesting jobs are available in the agri-sector at present, including an opening for a herdsperson on a large Louth farm.
Macra has officially launched its 60th National Autumn Conference, better known as the “Rally”, which will take place in Co. Limerick.
MEP Ciaran Mullooly said he is seeking assurances, both in Ireland and at EU level, in relation to imported meat.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a booklet on farm performance in Northern Ireland.
Documents published by the Department of Finance ahead of Budget 2027 appear to pour cold water on any possible suspension of the carbon tax.
Tillage News
Met Éireann has today (Friday, July 24) issued an advisory for potato blight in some areas of the country in the coming days.
Dairy
Though many farms are now enjoying more comfortable temperatures, Tirlán has advised that heat stress is still an active threat to cows.
Rural Life
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has further extended a 'Condition Orange' warning for high fire risk until July 29.
Farm Survey
A farm injury has impacts beyond the harmed person, as its consequences can have an effect on the farmer’s family and the farm itself.
The private woodland sector is calling for funding clarity regarding a new forestry development programme in Northern Ireland.
Machinery
Deutz AG and TAFE Motors have launched a Deutz engine production facility with capacity for producing 35,000 engines annually.
The government has been urged by Macra to "reinvest unspent farmer supports" to protect food production.
Environment
The project will work to improve the monitoring, reporting and verification of non-CO2 greenhouse gases (GHG) from agriculture.
Tipperary County Council has reported “good progress has been achieved" in fighting the fire at Slievenamon.
Dairy News
North Cork Creameries is to resume the discharge of "compliant treated effluent" from its wastewater treatment plant in Kanturk.
Podcast
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Documents prepared for Budget 2027 have floated the idea of reducing the livestock vat rate in line with the farmer flat rate VAT addition.
Sheep
Tullow Mart held its weekly sheep sale on Tuesday (July 21), where the large sale saw 2,630 sheep through the ring.
With many farmers now feeding cows supplementary fodders in the diet, Tirlán has advised farmers on the best approach to feeding.
When it comes to countries buying EU food and drink, quality is by far the biggest factor driving purchases, according to a new survey.
Rural GP and part-time farmer, Dr Rebecca Orr, has been named as Northern Ireland’s Farm Safety Hero 2026.
Rain will make a return this weekend in many areas of the country, as the long period of dry weather gives way to more unsettled conditions.
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan has announced his intention to develop a National Parks Bill.
ram
As breeding season approaches, farmers will be turning their attention to ensuring rams are fit, fertile and capable of working effectively.
That champion was Clonroche/Poulpeasty Vintage Club who claimed top honours in the Ferguson 20...
Tillage
Farmers should not be lulled into thinking that Irish soils have gone into a state of total hibernation at the present time
With rain forecast from the weekend, the damp warm conditions will suit parasites such as stomach and lungworm down to the ground.
Beef
Golden Vale Marts Carrigallen Mart in Co. Leitrim held its weekly young stock sale on Saturday (July 18), with 74 animals through the ring.
EESC president Séamus Boland today hosted European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall on his Co. Offaly family farm.
