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Rural Life

45 minutes ago

Thomas Duffy: Tractor revolution - why biomethane is ahead

Electric tractors may still be finding their feet but biomethane is already well established - with Case New Holland offering two models.

Thomas Duffy: Tractor revolution - why biomethane is ahead

Rural Life

2 hours ago

Carlow farming family turns GAA medals into business success

The accumulation of lots of hurling and Gaelic football medals by her husband led Ana Coady to start a new business on the family farm.

Carlow farming family turns GAA medals into business success

Rural Life

Is farming worth it? We want to hear from you

Is farming worth it? We want to know your thoughts. Agriland in association with ICMSA has launched a survey to gather farmers' opinions.

Is farming worth it? We want to hear from you

Bluetongue

Ireland’s first bluetongue infection of 2026 confirmed

A heifer in Co. Wexford has tested positive for bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed.

Ireland’s first bluetongue infection of 2026 confirmed

Agri-Business

4 hours ago

Generators for farms: What support is available?

As the winter months approach, farmers may be considering purchasing a generator, which can be vital equipment.

Generators for farms: What support is available?

Tillage

4 hours ago

Tillage: Getting to grips with problem weeds now

The coming weeks will provide a key window to control problem weeds that could otherwise create headaches in autumn-drilled cereal crops.

Tillage: Getting to grips with problem weeds now

Grass

4 hours ago

Grass growth: Are pastures finally turning green?

The story of the year for grass growth has been a country split in two, and this trend continues into the back-end.

Grass growth: Are pastures finally turning green?

Beef

5 hours ago

Weekly factory cattle supply up 5,600 head on same week last year

Weekly factory cattle supplies are up 5,600 head on the same week of last year, despite the overall...

Weekly factory cattle supply up 5,600 head on same week last year

Machinery

16 hours ago

Farmers to gain control with John Deere AI assistant data tool

John Deere has shown off it's new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant called JD that aims to simplify data processing on farms.

Farmers to gain control with John Deere AI assistant data tool

Coolmore

16 hours ago

Fire services tackle shed blaze on Coolmore-farmed land

Fire services in Tipperary responded to a blaze in an agricultural shed this week on land farmed by horse breeding business Coolmore.

Fire services tackle shed blaze on Coolmore-farmed land

CAP

17 hours ago

New Agriland podcast 'Farm Conversations: Why CAP matters'

Agriland’s new podcast, “Farm Conversations: Why CAP Matters,” gets to the heart of how CAP and other supports impact Irish farmers.

New Agriland podcast 'Farm Conversations: Why CAP matters'

Sheep

18 hours ago

Clarkson becomes latest victim of sheep rustling

Farmer and TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has said that a number of sheep were stolen from his farm, Diddly Squat, recently.

Clarkson becomes latest victim of sheep rustling

Environment

19 hours ago

Watch: Could livestock be vaccinated to reduce emissions?

Could livestock be vaccinated to reduce emissions? This is just one question being explored by...

Watch: Could livestock be vaccinated to reduce emissions?

Dairy

19 hours ago

Kinisla and Teagasc launch renewed joint dairy programme

Kinisla and Teagasc have launched a three-year joint dairy programme, aimed at improving supplier sustainability and profitability.

Kinisla and Teagasc launch renewed joint dairy programme

Brazilian Beef

20 hours ago

Brazil considers 'reciprocal measures' over EU ban on meat imports

The Brazilian government has expressed "deep concern" over the EU decision to suspend meat imports from the South Amercian country.

Brazil considers 'reciprocal measures' over EU ban on meat imports

Pig/Poultry

20 hours ago

Can finisher pigs thrive on 0.35% phosphorus rations?

The amount of phosphorus finishing pigs require in their diets is the subject of research underway in Northern Ireland.

Can finisher pigs thrive on 0.35% phosphorus rations?

Feed For Growth: Your Partner For Calf Performance

Building better cows from Day 1 on a Limerick dairy farm

Building better cows from Day 1 on a Limerick dairy farm

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Winter beef finishers commence buying cattle for 2026/2027 season
Beef
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Ireland’s first bluetongue infection of 2026 confirmed
Bluetongue
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Is farming worth it? We want to hear from you
Rural Life
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Galloway cow defies the odds with four live calves
Cattle
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TB testing, a shock resignation and questions for the Veterinary Council
Agri-Business

Beef

21 hours ago

Call for 'rigorous verification' before Brazilian beef imports resume

Macra said the EU suspension of Brazilian beef imports is a significant step towards protecting a level playing field for farmers.

Call for 'rigorous verification' before Brazilian beef imports resume

Agri Politics

21 hours ago

France commits €1bn in farmer support in wake of heatwaves

France has announced over €1 billion “to support cash flow and revive production” in agricultural following a summer of heatwaves and fires.

France commits €1bn in farmer support  in wake of heatwaves

Grass

22 hours ago

Dock populations soar as rains return after drought

One very significant impact of the 2026 drought now becoming apparent is the significant growth of dock populations in all grassland areas.

Dock populations soar as rains return after drought

Dairy

23 hours ago

Domestic milk intake down over 22 million litres in year to July

Domestic Milk Intake by milk processors and co-ops was estimated at 982.7 million litres in July 2026, the CSO said.

Domestic milk intake down over 22 million litres in year to July

Sheep

24 hours ago

The key role of sheep within hill farming systems

Research is confirming that sheep play a key role in helping to maximise the resource represented by hill farming systems.

The key role of sheep within hill farming systems

Ploughing 2026 Exhibitor

1 day ago

RSA to highlight vital tractor walkaround checks at Ploughing

Carrying out a tractor walkaround check is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your passengers, and others.

RSA to highlight vital tractor walkaround checks at Ploughing

Machinery

1 day ago

Cork, Galway, Meath lead new tractor registrations in August

1,920 new tractors have been registered up to the end of August this year, the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) said.

Cork, Galway, Meath lead new tractor registrations in August

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UK

1 day ago

HGV trailers carrying €135k worth of Guinness stolen in England

Two HGV trailers carrying almost €135,000 worth of Guinness in over 800 barrels have been stolen in England.

HGV trailers carrying €135k worth of Guinness stolen in England

Rural Life

1 day ago

Changeable and often unsettled weather this weekend

The weather will remain changeable and often unsettled over the weekend and into next week, according to Met Éireann.

Changeable and often unsettled weather this weekend

Tillage

1 day ago

Tips on maintaining sprayer efficiency this autumn for tillage farms

Teagasc has confirmed that pesticide usage within the tillage sector is not impacting on Irish water quality.

Tips on maintaining sprayer efficiency this autumn for tillage farms

Dairy

1 day ago

ICBF Weighing Programme: What did 95 herds reveal?

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has confirmed that 95 herds took part in the 2026 Dairy Cow Weighing Programme.

ICBF Weighing Programme: What did 95 herds reveal?

Videos

Meath beef farm houses cattle early due to dry spell grass deficit

When grass regrowths stalled in late July on the farm of Micheal and Kieran Dunne in Trim, Co....

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Meath beef farm houses cattle early due to dry spell grass deficit
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Beef

1 day ago

Mart report: See weanling prices from first sale of September at Ennis

Clare Co-operative Marts in Ennis, Co. Clare hosted its weekly weanling sale on Tuesday, September...

Mart report: See weanling prices from first sale of September at Ennis

Machinery

2 days ago

Fendt launches 'tremendous' 680hp tracked tractor at US farm show

AGCO has announced the global launch of the Fendt 1100 Vario Multi-Track (MT) second generation, which is capable of nearly 700hp.

Fendt launches 'tremendous' 680hp tracked tractor at US farm show

Dairy

2 days ago

Paul O’Donovan brings Olympic inspiration to World School Milk Day

From Olympic medals to the school milk webinar stage, rowing champion Paul O’Donovan is set to celebrate the 27th World School Milk Day.

Paul O’Donovan brings Olympic inspiration to World School Milk Day

Rural Life

2 days ago

Man taken to hospital after train strikes tractor in Offaly

A man has been taken to hospital after a train hit a tractor in Co. Offaly this afternoon (Thursday, September 3).

Man taken to hospital after train strikes tractor in Offaly

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