Sheep
Downward pressure on lamb quotes continues
Increased pressure is starting to be exerted on lamb prices, according to the IFA’s latest update. It says its...
Department of Agriculture
Other
Department clarifies Capital Gains Tax exemption criteria
The Department of Agriculture has clarified the details of the agreement reached with the Revenue Commissioners regarding a Capital Gains...
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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...
Beef
‘Nomad cattle problem is a commercial issue’
The issue of nomad cattle is a commercial one and can only be resolved by the commercial stakeholders, according to to...
Beef
Irish beef in the US by autumn - Department
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine is confident that Irish beef will be on US shelves by the autumn....
Other
Poll: Who will be the next Minister for Agriculture?
With a cabinet reshuffle on the way in the next day or two, the team here at Agriland want to...
Dairy
'Quota train has left the station'
General Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Tom Moran has said this afternoon that Ireland would not countenance any hint, subtle...
Tillage
Rooster is top of the pops, as growers look for EU spud promo
The Rooster is, by far, the most popular potato among Irish consumers, with the red variety accounting for 60% of...
Agri-Business
Number of farmers claiming Farm Assist falls
The number of farmers claiming Farm Assist dropped by 13% last year, according to Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
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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
Farm investment on the rise
On farm investment is on the rise again, following a dramatic fall off in spending over the period 2009-2010. According...
Beef
Beef exports to UK worth €1.1 billion in 2013
The UK remained the dominant market for Irish beef in 2013 with shipments amounting to 250,000t or 53% of total...
Environment
Are we over estimating the amounts of carbon stored in soil?
A potential source of error in calculating soil carbon budgets has been identified by scientists at the US Department of Agriculture...
Beef
Remove animals persistently infected (PI) with BVD Virus now to avoid birth of further PIs in 2015
The ICBF database shows that 82% of the 14,000 PI calves born in 2013 and 55% of the 7,000 born...
Beef
Organic farming has to be part of beef debate
Today was definitely a good day for those involved in organic farming. Currently, in Ireland, there are over 100,000 farmers with...
Tillage
Kildalton tillage event tomorrow to address new pesticide legislation
A major tillage event will take place in Kildalton tomorrow (Thursday) from 11am which will focus on a new piece...
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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....
Agri-Business
High Level of LPIS appeals suggest lack fairness in system - ICSA
ICSA president Patrick Kent has commented on the level of Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) appeals submitted to the Department...
Breaking News
Department expects 25,000 GLAS participants next year
Some 25,000 participants in the new GLAS scheme by the end of 2015, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Agri-Business
Minister downplays possible move from agriculture
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has moved to play down his possible departure from the Department of...
Agri-Business
Department responded positively to Ag education demand – Minister
The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has defended his Departments response to demand that has arisen for additional college places...