Rural Life
'It was like Mt Everest' - Kerry farmer saves sheep from heavy snow
A sheep farmer in Co. Kerry has told Agriland how he had to make his way through several feet of...
Hill Farming
Rural Life
Watch: Challenges and opportunities for upland farmers
Upland farmers are, on average, more economically and financially challenged than other farmers, but also have particular opportunities to diversify...
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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
DAFM submits final PGI application for Comeragh Mountain Lamb
A final application to obtain a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for ‘Comeragh Mountain Lamb’ has been submitted by the Department...
Sheep
Hill sheep sector can make genetic gains with SIS
The Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) is being regarded as an opportunity for Irish hill sheep farms to achieve genetic gains...
Environment
Symposium: Hill farmers urged to 'demand more money'
Hill farmers and those farming uplands have been urged to “demand more money” in order to ensure they protect nature...
Environment
ACRES: 1,300 commonages assessed in four months
The assessment of 97,000ha spread out among 1,300 commonages has been completed in just over four months for the Agri-Climate...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: 83% of commonages have been assessed
A total of 83% of commonages have been assessed, according to the latest update from the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme...
Sheep
Sheep farmers 'are in trouble' without supports - INHFA
Irish sheep farmers “are in trouble” due to a lack of government support, according to John Joe Fitzgerald of 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...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Assessment of commonages a 'considerable task'
The assessment of commonages is a “considerable task”, according to the latest update from the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)...
CAP / Schemes
Report: Lower income for farms in ANCs
A report has revealed that the income for farms in the EU located in Areas of Natural Constraint (ANCs) compared...
Environment
Nature Restoration Law could 'see an end' to hill farming - INHFA
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has voiced its concern over the Nature Restoration Law and its impact...
Property
Opportunity to acquire property in Wicklow mountains
An opportunity to acquire property in the heart of the Wicklow mountains is presented by the sale of a 1,520ac...
Agri-Business
300ac hill farm in Kerry to go under the hammer
A 300ac mountain hillside farm set in a remote and beautiful part of Co. Kerry is to go under the...
Sheep
'Hill-bred stores back €25/head on last year'
Hill-bred store lambs are back by as much as €25/head on last year according to Kenmare Mart manager Dan McCarthy....
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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...
Agri-Business
DAFM endangered lives of hill sheep farmers during cold snap - TD
A Kerry TD has claimed that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) endangered the lives of some...
Agri Politics
Hill farming described as 'essential' for upland management
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Hill Farming Committee chair, CaillÃn Conneely, has said that economic and social activity is absolutely critical...
Beef News
Minister urged to support hill farmers amid input crisis
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue must support hill farmers through the input-cost crisis, national hill farming...
Video
Agriland explores an organic hill farm in west Kerry
Agriland visited the organic farm of Brigid O’Connor in Gleann na nGealt, Camp, Co. Kerry where she regularly welcomes visitors...