Biomethane
A biomethane plant has been connected to the National Gas Network in Ireland for the first time, marking "a major milestone".
Rural Life
Gardaí confirmed they are investigating the road traffic collision involving a juvenile on a bicycle and a tractor.
Fodder
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon is urging all farmers to complete a fodder budget.
TB
The battle against TB continues in Wales, following a government announcement that two pilot projects tackling the disease will be extended.
Pressure is mounting on Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to reconvene the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC).
Agri-Business
Coolmore has confirmed that 14 of its cattle died last month after the drinking water supply for the animals was disconnected.
Tillage
Recent rains across many parts of the country will encourage the planting of winter oilseed rape (OSR) crops.
Dairy
Dairy replacement heifers under-target in their first winter could affect farm profitability by more than €2,000/head.
Beef
The deadline for entries to the ABP Beef Bull of the Future Championships has been extended to 11:00a.m this Friday (August 14).
Farm Safety
A man aged in his 90s has died following an incident involving a tractor in Co. Leitrim this...
Beef News
A man has been hospitalised after an incident involving livestock at Ballinamore Agricultural Show, Agriland understands.
A Galway-bred ram lamb has made Belclare history, setting a new breed record price at the society’s premier sale.
Environment
More than 500 brown trout have died in a major fish kill on a tributary of the Moynalty River north of Kells, Co. Meath.
Grass
Non-government members of Fianna Fáil have called for the National Fodder and Feed Security Committee to be reconvened "urgently".
From field to bottle, Co. Laois grower Bobby Miller says tillage farmers are central to Irish whiskey production.
Bluetongue
Further supplies of bluetongue virus (BTV) vaccines are expected to enter the UK soon as cases continue to rise.
The "crisis situation" facing farmers in the southeast of the country requires "robust measures" from the government, according to one TD.
Kinisla has announced that a payment of 1.3c/L will be paid on milk supplied under its milk supply contract from January to April.
The top 10 'best in class' Irish farmer suppliers were announced at the ABP Food Group's inaugural 2026 Farmer Recognition Awards event).
pensions
Older farmers are facing "ongoing uncertainty" over the potential impact of farm transfers on the pension means test, a TD has said.
Flahavan’s says it is committed to reaching "a fair and sustainable" pay deal with staff following a decision to ballot for strike action.
The Lakeland Dairies Board has today (Tuesday, August 11) agreed to increase the price for milk for the month of July.
Scotland has recorded its first-ever case of bluetongue after the virus was detected in an animal in the south-west of the country.
Fuel support scheme
Payments made under the Fuel Income Support Scheme now stand at €24.1 million, the Department of Agriculture confirmed.
Fires
Firefighters from several fire stations in Co. Wexford responded to a significant fire in a field near Enniscorthy at the weekend.
ABP Group
ABP Group has acquired a stake in Yorkshire-based beef processor Dovecote Park, strengthening its position in the British beef market.
Succession
Carbery Group has today (Tuesday, August 11) launched Shared Futures, a generational renewal programme.
The farm of Bernard Fox in Ballivor, Co. Meath, hosted the Irish Country Meats (ICM) on-farm lamb...
Two practical training days for women in farming are set to take place in Co. Leitrim this autumn.
The EU has moved to reclassify bluetongue virus under its animal disease laws, which is expected to result in less mandatory restrictions.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for high temperatures in parts of the country for the coming days.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) confirmed it paid local authorities €37.9 million for greenways in 2025.
