Dairy
Calf registrations down by over 56,000 in 2024
Data from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) shows that up until December 27, 2024, there were 56,622 less calf...
Beef
N.Ireland
Ai Services invests in state-of-the-art bull stud
Ai Services is investing a new, state-of-the-art bull stud and sexed semen laboratory at its Ballycraigy headquarters in south Co....
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
455 herds restricted for tag, registration and movement breaches
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) restricted 455 herds in 2024 because of serious tagging, registration and...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch launches new five-year strategy
AgriSearch, the Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council, recently launched a new strategy statement for the next five years....
Beef News
Bord Bia confident cattle eligible for PGI status will increase
Bord Bia has again expressed confidence that the number of cattle eligible to attain ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ Protected Geographical...
Beef
Watch: An ode to the traditional family butcher
O’Briens Butchers in Kilkenny has served as an exemplary model of the traditional family butcher since it first opened its...
Rural Life
DAFM: 144 cattle reported stolen up to mid-December
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has told Agriland that some 144 cattle were reported as stolen...
Agri-Business
Around 200 farmers at risk of being removed from SCEP
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that “final validation checks” are currently being carried out...
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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...
Agri-Business
Tirlán announces detail on 2025 trading bonus scheme
Tirlán has today (Friday, December 20) announced details of its 2025 Trading Bonus Scheme, which aims to reward farmer members...
Beef
Top price of €8,000 at Manorhamilton Fatstock Sale
Manorhamilton Livestock Sales in Co. Leitrim hosted its annual fatstock show and sale on Saturday, December 14, with approximately 260...
Agri-Business
Dairy cow numbers jump by 42% in decade to 2023 - CSO
The total number of cattle in Ireland in 2023 stood at 7,341,481, according to data published today (Tuesday, December 17)...
Agri-Business
CSO: 6,421 fewer farms in Ireland since 2013
A new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that the number of farms in Ireland has fallen by...
Agri-Business
EU mission to Ireland to discuss Mercosur deal with farmers
Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Peter Burke has met with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to discuss priority trade...
Beef
ICMSA urges remaining farmers to complete SCEP training
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) is urging around 480 farmers who are yet to complete the online training...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
EU milk production facing 'turning point' in medium term - report
Milk production in the European Union is set to reach a “turning point in the medium term” with the decline...
Agri-Business
Mercosur: Timeline for reduced tariff beef and pigmeat imports
The European Commission has outlined the proposed timeline for reduced tariffs on imports of beef, poultry and pigmeat from Mercosur...
N.Ireland
Muir urges NI farmers to opt in to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir is reminding farmers that the deadline is approaching...
Agri-Business
Mercosur: No intention to use compensation tool for EU farmers
While the agreed EU-Mercosur trade deal includes a commitment to provide financial compensation to EU farmers in case of market...