Agri-Business
Teagasc regional review: The farming landscape in southern counties
Teagasc published reviews for each of its 12 advisory regions last week, giving an overview of the farming activity in...
Carlow
Environment
Carlow court upholds conviction for destroying vegetation
At Carlow Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Gerard Griffin upheld a decision of Carlow District Court to convict and fine Brian O’Reilly, Clonagh, Hollywood,...
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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...
Rural Life
Over 16 hours to extinguish 'enormous' gorse fire in south east
Emergency services spent more than 16 hours bringing an “enormous gorse fire” on the border of counties Carlow and Wexford...
Video
See inside the ABP demo beef farm in Co. Carlow
The beef processors’ Advantage Beef Programme offers farmers a 20c/kg Sustainability Bonus and the ABP Demo Farm has been established...
Property
26ac Hacketstown farm for online auction
A circa 26ac residential farm with outbuildings at Ballinagilky, Hacketstown, will go for online auction on Tuesday, March 2, at...
Rural Life
Carlow to Cork Tractor Run to 'rev ahead' for Crumlin
Engines are set to roar this weekend as the Carlow to Cork Tractor Club gets ready to host its annual “Carlow...
Property
3 separate lots spanning 188ac to go on the block in Co. Carlow
REA Dawson currently has on the market a property spanning 188ac in total, to go for public auction. It will...
Rural Life
'Village' dairy provides locality with surprise home deliveries
A dairy company has taken an innovative approach to dealing with the economic fallout of Covid-19 by providing a number...
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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
'Tullow Tank' to unveil new agri loan at Carlow Credit Union
A new agricultural loan facility is set to be launched in the south-east of the country as Carlow Credit Union...
Machinery
Clean kit to 'catch the eye' at Carlow clearance auction
A selection of agricultural machinery will go under the hammer at a clearance auction which is set to be held...
Rural Life
Appeal for info following UTV theft
Appeals for information have been made following the theft of a utility task vehicle (UTV) in Co. Wicklow in recent...
Agri Politics
Ploughing 2019: 'I got myself in a little bit of hot water'
Fine Gael TD and chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pat Deering, says he...
Tillage
National Potato Picking Championships on this weekend
The Rooster will be celebrated in its home county this weekend. Teagasc Oak Park – the research centre where the...
Rural Life
Video: From IT Carlow to Mount Leinster...in reverse?
Paddy Kennedy has recently broken an impressive record, and now holds the Guinness World Record for the longest distance recorded...
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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...
Rural Life
Farming authors to read from their work at Carlow potato feast
Authors Lorna Sixsmith and Suzanna Crampton will read from their recently-published books at a harvest and feast to celebrate the...
Rural Life
Carlow sculptor brings family farm materials to life
Sculptor Katie Watchorn has got designs on farming. She is based on her family’s 98ac dairy farm in rural Co....
Rural Life
Carlow arts centre hosts 'Encountering the Land' exhibition
How does rural life inspire us? What are the challenges facing farmers today? Do people know where their food comes...
Rural Life
Gardai appeal for owners following recovery of stolen farm property
Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance to locate the owners of a range of stolen farm equipment located in counties...