Education
Prof. Karina Pierce has recently been appointed as dean of agriculture and head of the School of Agriculture and Food Science at UCD.
Beef News
17,602 tonnes of beef valued at €124 million was imported into Ireland in the first five months of 2026, the Department of Agriculture said.
Rural Life
Latest figures suggest that 10 farmers challenged an initial TB reactor valuation during the first half of 2026.
Agri Politics
Minister Martin Heydon has highlighted the key policy developments in the agri-sector during the first month of Ireland's EU presidency
Firefighter Aaron Corley reversed a Massey Ferguson 7620 and a trailer roughly 68.8km to raise money for Make-A-Wish Ireland and LA519.
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said it was 'with regret' he was told of the decision by Brittany Ferries to end livestock transport.
Vaccination remains the "most effective tool available" to help protect susceptible livestock against bluetongue virus (BTV).
Farmers are being advised to assess fodder stocks on their farms for the upcoming winter by completing a fodder budget.
Bord Bia has said that the decision by Brittany Ferries to cease carrying livestock is "disappointing", and could impact access to markets.
Machinery News
AGCO has warned that potential energy shortages across Europe could disrupt production and critical parts supplies.
Beef
Minister Martin Heydon has travelled to the UK in an effort to promote Irish beef in what remains our largest market for agri-food products.
July 2026 was one of the hottest, driest and sunniest months on record for Ireland, according to new data from Met Éireann.
Dairy
Swiss Holstein breeder and judge, Marcel Egli, has been announced as the judge for the 2026 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition.
An operation by Dudley Council and the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) resulted in four arrests and the disposal of over 4t of illegal meat.
Ciaran Mullooly has said that he will raise the decision by Brittany Ferries to end livestock transport services with the European Commission.
45 MEPs, including Irish ones, have called on the head of the EU Commission to ease rules around granting permits for agri-infrastructure.
Tillage
Disease control is essential in fodder beet to maintain a healthy green leaf canopy and maximise root yield, according to Teagasc.
The Barber family of Manor House Farm has completed the dispersal sale of their Highhopes and Halcyon pedigree Holstein herds.
Young stock are at the greatest risk of contacting Johne's disease, but farmers can take measures to minimise exposure.
Tullamore Show Exhibitor
The Agri-Food Regulator will be part of the Sustainable Livestock Village at this year’s Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show.
Sheep
This week's sheep trade sees lamb price offers reduced by up to 35c/kg since last Monday (July 27) but cull ewe prices are remaining firm.
Volatile green diesel prices have become a major headache for contractors this year - will 2027 offer greater stability or more of the same?
Irish Country Meats (ICM) has announced the six winners of its 2026 Flocks of the Future initiative, which is now in its second year.
The countdown is on to this year's Tullamore Show, and Mullinahone Co-op is looking forward to welcoming farmers and visitors to Stand L57
Forestry
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 1,801 forestry licences in the first seven months of the year.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has increased slightly after the latest trading event today (Tuesday, August 4).
N.Ireland
An MP for Upper Bann has claimed that a cull of cattle in late June is one of the biggest scandals "ever faced" by DAERA.
Ahead of its official launch today (Monday, August 3), Agriland was given exclusive access to...
There has been a slight easing of UK future grain markets, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).
Several artisan butcher businesses around Ireland were recently recognised for the quality of their products at the 2026 Great Taste Awards.
An Irish MEP has said that Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon "must be prepared to step in" if transport capacity for livestock is lost.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in several eastern counties today (Tuesday, August 4).
