Environment
'Farmers are losing' - Síolta Chroí
“Farmers are losing, often having to work two jobs to make a living while being blamed for a lot of...
Donegal
Sheep
Gardaí investigate theft of sheep from Donegal farm
Gardaí received a report of an incident of theft that occurred in the Rosskirk area of Portsalon, Co. Donegal last...
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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...
Sheep
Cllr says farmers in Donegal are 'tortured' by consistent dog attacks
Independent councillor Michael McClafferty said that farmers around Co. Donegal are “pure tortured” by consistent dog attacks in the area....
Sheep News
Irish Grown Wool Council panel discussion at Showcase Ireland
The Irish Grown Wool Council will today (Monday, January 20) host a panel discussion at one of Ireland’s largest international...
Rural Life
Donegal credit union warns members of 'rising fraud threat'
A Co. Donegal-based credit union has issued a notice warning its members of the increasing risk of fraud. Lifford Credit...
Property
Donegal island for sale consisting of agricultural lands
An island off the west coast of Co. Donegal that has been used for sheep grazing, has just come on...
Rural Life
From a farm in Donegal to the London Palladium
22-year-old singer songwriter Amy Meehan who grew up on a farm at Manorcunningham near Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, often helping her...
Rural Life
Donegal singer strikes a chord with 'God Bless the Farmers' cover
A 26-year-old Donegal country singer, David James, has struck a chord with the farming community, north and south, with his...
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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...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series - McConalogue on ACRES and nitrates
The administration delays that impacted farmers in the first year of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) “will not be...
Rural Life
Supreme Court denies leave to appeal in designated land case
The Supreme Court has refused a man, who claimed he suffered losses of at least €1.5 million due to a...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigate after items stolen from Monaghan shed
Gardaí are investigating after a number of items were stolen when a shed was broken into in Ford Johnson, Emyvale,...
Rural Life
Highest number of vacant property grant applications in Donegal
10,097 applications have been for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant since the scheme was launched just over two years ago....
Tillage
Donegal grain grower turns his back on winter cereals
Co. Donegal cereal grower, Hugh Kelly, has confirmed that he won’t be growing winter cereals again, such has been the...
Rural Life
Donegal farmer's ewes and lambs have 'vanished into thin air'
A Donegal farmer is missing several ewes and lambs estimated to be worth between €1200 to €1500, which he believes...
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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...
Dairy
Aurivo delegation meets minister on Donegal farm
Aurivo representatives met with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue in recent days to stress the importance of...
Veterinary
New vet schools to be on Donegal, Galway and Kilkenny campuses
New third-level vet schools will be hosted across campuses in Donegal, Galway and Kilkenny, Agriland understands. Sources have indicated that...
Veterinary
New Donegal vet practice aims to help with out-of-hours cover
A new locally owned large animal veterinary practice has opened in Inishowen to meet a growing demand for independent vet...
Rural Life
Restored tractor to lead run remembering Glenveagh mechanic
There will be many poignant moments as the staff at Glenveagh National Park host the Victor Gibson memorial tractor run...