Rural Life
London to Donegal tractor run raises €64,000 for Mayo charity
Tractor Fever Vintage Club, made up of Irish diaspora in London, has raised €64,000 for the Co. Mayo charity, Western...
Co. Mayo
Rural Life
INHFA calls for 'planned cull' of wild deer in Mayo
The Mayo branch of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said it is alarmed at “the increasing...
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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...
Beef News
Mart report: 'Export-driven trade' for weanlings at Balla
The opening weanling show and sale at Balla Mart in Co. Mayo took place on Tuesday, September 3, with “an...
Rural Life
Swinford Agricultural Show cancelled due to weather
The Swinford Agricultural Show Society has announced that the 2024 staging of the show has been cancelled due to unfavourable...
Rural Life
Mayo man convicted for setting illegal net on a beach using tractor
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has secured a conviction against a man in Co. Mayo who set an illegal fishing net...
Beef
980kg dry cow sells for €3,620 at Balla Mart
Balla Livestock Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Saturday, May 11, with what was described...
Rural Life
Locals oppose greenway in Mayo which could 'complicate farming'
Objections have been launched to a proposed greenway route in Co. Mayo which locals say could “complicate farming”. Mayo County...
Rural Life
Two people die in house fire in rural Mayo
Two people have died in a house fire that occurred overnight in rural Co. Mayo, close to the town of...
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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...
Beef
Bullocks over 500kg average €2.94/kg at Ballinrobe Mart
Ballinrobe Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Wednesday, February 21, with the average price for...
Sheep
Co. Mayo Lleyn breeder sees 204% scanning figure
A pedigree Lleyn flock owner in Co. Mayo is confirming a 204% scanning figure in the run up to the...
Rural Life
GardaÃÂ describe aggravated burglary of farmer's home as 'brazen'
The aggravated burglary of a farmer’s home(who is in his 70s) has been described as “brazen” by Gardaà who are...
CAP / Schemes
Mayo has highest number of farmers waiting for ACRES payments
A total of 3,744 farmers in Co. Mayo – which is the highest in the country when compared to any...
Beef
Charolais Christmas Cracker sees top-price go to Ballina breeders
The Irish Charolais Cattle Society hosted its annual Christmas Cracker sale at Elphin Mart, Co. Roscommon on Saturday, December 2....
Sheep
IBLA to highlight forward contracts for sheep farmers
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) have announced details of an information night for sheep farmers to highlight the...
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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...
Beef
Triplet calves born in Mayo on Halloween are 'flying it'
A Co. Mayo farmer who had assumed his cow was having twins, was in for a shock when she gave...
Sheep
Ballinrobe Mart to host Mayo Blackface sheep sale
Mayo Blackface Sheep Breeders will be holding its 19th annual breeding sale at Ballinrobe Livestock Mart, Co. Mayo on Saturday...
Rural Life
Green fingered garda grows 'no dig' enterprise
A Donegal man who works as a community garda in Castlebar, Co.Mayo has created a vegetable enterprise on what was...
Environment
Wind energy testing site gets planning go-ahead for Mayo
An international renewable energy company has secured planning permission for a wind energy testing facility in Co. Mayo. This will...