Agri-Business
Bord Bia Meat Marketing Seminar takes place today
The 2025 Bord Bia Meat Marketing Seminar kicks off this morning (Friday, January 17) at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co....
Kildare
Environment
Court: €25k for local charities after wildlife offences
A Sligo man is to make a donation of €25,000 to local charities after appearing in court charged with wildlife...
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...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series – Heydon 'TB programme is not working'
The current national bovine tuberculosis (TB) eradication programme “is not working at present” according to the Fine Gael election candidate...
Agri-Business
Biomethane company to build 4 new agri-plants in Ireland
Cycle0 Group, the end-to-end biomethane platform that builds, owns and operates plants across Europe has today (Wednesday, October 9) announced...
Rural Life
International Bog Day to be marked by event in Kildare
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) is hosting a special event in Co. Kildare to mark International Bog Day tomorrow...
Agri-Business
Sod turned on €200m Diageo brewery in Kildare
By Gordon Deegan The sod has been turned on Guinness producer, Diageo’s new €200 million state-of-the-art carbon neutral brewery in...
Dairy
Dondale farm to host upcoming IHFA open day
The Dondale herd will be the featured herd at this year’s Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) open day. Joe, Bernie...
Agri-Business
An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for Kildare dairy farm
An Bord Pleanála has overturned a decision by Kildare County Council and refused planning permission for a new dairy farm...
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 News
Diageo to proceed with new €200m brewery in Kildare
Drinks company Diageo is set to go ahead and build a new €200 million purpose-built brewery in Newbridge following the...
Pig/Poultry
Little Hill Animal Rescue wins Movement for Good award
Kildare-based Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary has emerged as a winner in the first special draw of the 2024...
Rural Life
Ceann Comhairle objects to solar farm plan for Kildare farmland
By Gordon Deegan Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó’FearghaÃl TD, has raised concerns over a planned €100 million solar farm that is to...
Property
170ac of cleared forestry lands for sale in Kildare
Two separate holdings comprising a total of 170ac of cleared forestry lands will go under the hammer at Lawlor’s Hotel,...
Rural Life
Appeal to An Bord Pleanála over 246ha solar farm in Kildare
Plans for a large-scale solar farm across almost 250ha in Co. Kildare have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. The...
Environment
Company fined for damage to sensitive habitats in Kildare
A private company has been convicted and fined for damaging works at a sensitive habitats areas in Co. Kildare in...
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 Politics
Farmers to have their say at 'special' Fine Gael agri conference
Agriculture and rural affairs will be the focus of Fine Gael’s ‘Special Conference’ which will take place in Kildare next...
Property
Property: Auction of €1.9m Kildare land amid farm restructuring
A derelict house and yard on 110ac at Collinstown, Carbury, Co. Kildare will go under the hammer on Thursday, November...
Rural Life
GardaÃÂ stop tractor and trailer heavily loaded with hay bales
Gardaà in Naas, Co. Kildare have stopped a tractor and trailer heavily loaded with hay bales attempting to cross a weight-restricted...
Property
Public auction for 68ac farm property in Kildare
A 68ac property, set on tillage land in Co. Kildare will go for public auction on Thursday, October 19 at...