Rural Life
One week to go until RTE's Big Week on the Farm returns
Early April, is one of the busiest times of the year for farmers, as the land welcomes new life once...
RTE
Rural Life
Dairy farming couple in 'driving seat' on Room to Improve
A strong-minded farmer’s wife almost brought celebrity architect Dermot Bannon to breaking point during the most recent episode of hit...
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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...
Rural Life
Big Week on The Farm on the hunt for trainee farmers
Big Week on the Farm producers are on the look-out for a keen ‘trainee farmer’ to be part of this...
Agri-Business
Documentary warns that some farmers may use Brexit as the catalyst to exit agriculture
RTE journalist and broadcaster George Lee sat down for an interview with AgriLand to discuss his documentary entitled ‘Brexit: Farming...
Rural Life
RTE 'Big Week on the Farm' star, Enda Shalvey, scoops Macra newbie title 2017
Enda Shalvey, host of RTE‘s hit agricultural show, ‘Big Week on the Farm’, has been named this year’s Macra na...
Rural Life
'Charolais' – the cow-themed drama – now on in Dublin Theatre
Farmers who fancy a cultural experience with an agricultural theme should check out the play ‘Charolais’. ‘Charolais’ is running at The...
Rural Life
Big Week on the Farm aims to smash a tractor world record
After a successful debut season on Irish television in 2016, Big Week on the Farm is set to make a...
Rural Life
Viability of tillage farming in the west features on Ear to the Ground
The 24th series of Ear to the Ground will return to television screens tonight, October 27, and will feature rural resettlement,...
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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...
National Ploughing Championships
RTE to broadcast The Ploughing Live from this year's site in Tullamore
RTÉ will be live from this year’s National Ploughing Championships, with Marty Morrissey and Aine Lawlor bringing you an insight into...
Rural Life
Farmers in financial difficulty are 'terrified of what is coming down the road'
Farmers in financial difficulty are terrified of what is coming down the road, according to the ICSA’s Seamus Sherlock. Speaking...
Rural Life
Big week on the farm to feature camogie star and a chicken-plucking challenge
Last night, on the second episode of RTE’s Big Week on the Farm, viewers saw country singer Nathan Carter deliver...
Rural Life
Record breaking Big Week on the Farm
The first night of RTE’s Big Week on the Farm saw Donegal man Ivan Scott shear his way to a...
Other
Big week for Irish farming, are you watching tonight?
RTE will kick-off a landmark TV series this evening that aims to increase awareness and appreciation of Irish farming. Running...
Rural Life
RTE capture terrible footage of an almost fully submerged farm yard in Galway
Heavy rainfall continues to cause significant damage to farms across the country. RTE today posted on its facebook page incredible...
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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
Farmers are the worst tax offenders - RTE investigation reveals
Farmers are by far the most numerous tax offenders, accounting for more than 10% of all convictions, according to a...
Rural Life
Farmers! Now's your chance to be the CEO of a company
Farmers! Have you ever wanted be the CEO of a company? Well, now’s your chance. ‘Farmers in Charge’ is a...
Dairy
Would you try camel milk? Ray D'Arcy did on live radio
Have you ever heard of camel milk? A Dutch camel farm is supplying camel milk to musclefood.com and Ray D’Arcy...
Rural Life
Think you have a fit family? You could win €15,000
RTE is now searching the country to find the fittest, fastest, strongest families to enter one of Ireland’s most extreme...