Sheep
Galway and Meath to host lowland sheep conference
The Teagasc National Lowland Sheep Conference takes place on Tuesday, January 28 at the Ard RÃ House Hotel, Tuam, Co....
Sheep
Agri Politics
What will farmers get from draft programme for govt?
A number of new measures are being pledged for the agricultural sector under the new draft programme for government published...
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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...
Agri-Business
Irish MEP calls for new EU expert group on livestock
The European Commission must establish a high-level expert group on sustainable livestock, according to an Irish MEP. Maria Walsh, who...
N.Ireland
Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban
Concern is mounting in some political spheres about the lack of a ban on the import of livestock from Germany...
Rural Life
Court tells man charged with sheep theft to stay away from farms
By Anne Lucey A 29-year-old man has appeared before Killarney District Court charged with stealing a sheep in lamb and...
Sheep
Gardaà call on walkers to keep dogs on leads near sheep
Gardaà in counties Laois and Offaly have called on dog owners who are walking in rural areas to keep their...
Sheep
Kerry farmer catches intruder cutting throats of sheep
A farmer in Kerry has called for justice following the death of two of his pregnant sheep, who were reportedly...
Sheep
Watch: Locals work to rescue sheep from deep snow on the Galtees
Following many days of treacherous weather conditions in some parts of the country, numerous sheep are being rescued from 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...
Rural Life
Gardaà launch investigation into death of sheep in Kerry
Gardaà have launched an investigation into an incident of “animal cruelty” that occurred on a farm in Clonkeen, Co. Kerry,...
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...
Sheep News
Bord Bia: Value of sheepmeat exports down 6% in 2024
The value of Irish sheepmeat exports dropped for the second consecutive year in 2024, falling by 6% compared to the...
Agri-Business
Bord Bia: Value of live exports increases 30% in 2024 to €340m
The value of live exports of animals from Ireland stood at €340 million during 2024, an increase of almost 30%...
Sheep
Three sheep die and 57 rescued following flooding in Scotland
Three sheep died and 57 were rescued after becoming stranded during flooding on farmland in Scotland on the last day...
Sheep
Shauna the sheep brings joy to Kinsale Community Hospital
Shauna the sheep is bringing joy to elderly people in Kinsale Community Hospital where the ewe’s gentle nature has proven...
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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...
Sheep
Sheep dead, injured and missing following dog attack in Co. Kerry
A Co. Kerry sheep farmer has reported one sheep dead and four injured following a dog attack on St. Stephen’s...
Sheep
DAFM: 3 additional animal diseases must now be reported
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that three further animal diseases have been added to...
Tillage
Exceptional growth rates continue for winter barley, wheat and oats
The recent mild weather has encouraged exceptional growth rates in winter barley, wheat and oat crops throughout the country. So...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch launches new five-year strategy
AgriSearch, the Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council, recently launched a new strategy statement for the next five years....