Rural Life
74,000 still without power as impact of Storm Éowyn lingers on
ESB Networks has said that in the region of 74,000 homes, farms and businesses are still waiting for electricity supplies to be...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Macra increases membership prices for 2025
Macra has confirmed that it will increase its membership prices beginning on February 1, 2025. Current membership will not be...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Agri Politics
Fitzmaurice: 'The government must act now' on storm aftermath
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for the government to convene to address the ongoing impact of Storm Éowyn....
Rural Life
Farmers again urged to prioritise safety in storm repairs
Farmers have been again urged to prioritise their safety when working on repairs to damaged part of their farms following...
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Gardaí urge drivers be careful over bank holiday weekend
An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to the public to use the roads with care...
Rural Life
Weather: Some rain and showers but also dry spells this weekend
The first weekend of February will see some rain and showers at times but also plenty of dry weather, according...
Rural Life
ESB: 'Still many faults on electricity network' following Storm Éowyn
Thousands of homes, farms and businesses remain without power tonight (Thursday, January 30) according to ESB Networks who said that there are...
Rural Life
Heydon: 'If a farmer without power isn't up for an inspection that will be ok'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon has told Agriland that he understands that “inspections can...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Farm families 'struggling to meet needs' after storm damage
Farm families are “struggling to meet basic needs” as the cleanup from Storm Éowyn is continuing almost a week after...
Rural Life
Council planners 'need to allow chimneys again' - MEP
Building control regulations in Ireland need to “allow chimneys again” following the impact that Storm Éowyn has had, particularly on rural...
Rural Life
Teagasc launches new schemes support unit
Teagasc is piloting a new advisory strategy that is aimed at delivering a “better service to farmers” in two regions....
Rural Life
Gardaí warn public to be aware of scams in storm aftermath
An Garda Síochána has advised the public to be aware of possible scams in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. In...
Agri-Business
Cootehill Mart to reopen on Thursday after storm damage
Cootehill Mart in Co. Cavan has said that it will reopen for a sheep sale tomorrow (Thursday, January 30) after...
Rural Life
7,500 premises without water but 'additional progress' expected
Uisce Éireann has said that, while 7,500 premises around the country remain without water as of lunchtime today (Wednesday, January...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Rural Life
€1.5m grant scheme for traditional farm buildings opens
Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has announced the opening of the 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings...
Rural Life
Heydon issues call for agri-food tourism projects
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has issued a call for proposals for agri-food tourism initiatives under...
Rural Life
TB Awareness Series: How to protect and prevent badger activity on land?
Agriland Media Group is delighted to collaborate with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to bring you the ‘TB...
Rural Life
ESB stresses safety as people unknowingly approach downed lines
ESB Networks has again reiterated a safety warning around downed power lines after being made aware of several incidents in...