Rural Life
BT Young Scientist: Cork students win special award for crop study
A group of students from Co. Cork have been recognised at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2025 for...
crops
Tillage
Christmas period gives growers opportunity to plan
Field work may have come to a halt on tillage farms. However, the Christmas period gives growers an opportunity to...
Sponsored
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
Value of agricultural output expected to rise to €11.7bn in 2024
The value of agricultural output at basic prices is expected to rise by €430 million (4%) to €11.7 billion this...
Opinion
Opinion: Tillage farmers must speak with one voice
It’s important that tillage farmers speak with one voice in the run-up to the general election on Friday, November 29....
Rural Life
Laois man on testing times for Kentucky farmers
Consolidations in the food industry and large food retailers have put downward pressure on the values of what farmers produce,...
Tillage
Growing pumpkins for the Halloween market in Armagh
Co. Armagh-based vegetable and fresh produce processer, Gilfresh Produce, has grown 150ac of pumpkins within its own farming operation this...
Rural Life
How many AMS notifications were sent for incorrect crops?
Figures provided by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue show that over 3,300 notification were sent to...
Tillage
Autumn crop establishment – there is no room for error
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of effective crop establishment, where winter cereals are concerned. Getting soil...
Sponsored
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...
Tillage
Research project to focus on integrated pest management in crops
Teagasc is overseeing a new €5 million international research project examining the next generation of integrated pest management (IPM) in...
Opinion
Opinion: Taoiseach adamant he is 'listening' to farmers
Taoiseach Simon Harris visited the Agriland tent at the National Ploughing Championships and announced that he fully recognises the needs...
Machinery
Would you buy a spray drone for over €800k?
By Chris McCullough Equipped with 33ft (10m) booms and a 110gal (500L) capacity tank, the new Sprayhawk drone is being...
Tillage
Tillage: Planting winter cereal crops
With the end of the 2024 grain harvest now in sight, growers will be turning their thoughts to the planting...
Tillage
World's first sustainability index for plants launched
A global genetic improvement consultancy has launched the world’s first sustainability index for plants to help reduce the environmental impact...
Tillage
Further declines in European harvest yields predicted
Projected harvest yields at European level have been revised downwards for almost all combinable crops with weather extremes cited as...
Sponsored
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
Syngenta reports 17% drop in sales in first half of 2024
Global agricultural technology company Syngenta Group has reported sales of $14.5 billion in the first half of 2024 (H1 2024),...
Tillage
Winter oilseed rape: A new season begins
The census figures confirm that the area of winter oilseed rape (OSR) harvested in 2024 was approximately 5,000ha lower than...
Tillage
Forecasts for EU crop yields revised downwards
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming a downward revision in 2024 projected crop yields across the European...
Tillage
Farmers advised to book straw as early as possible this year
Farmers are being advised to book straw as early as possible this year, the National Fodder and Food Security Committee...