Agri-Business
Sheep slaughterings down 35% in year to November - CSO
The number of sheep slaughtered in November stood at 191,000 head, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics...
Sheep
Sheep
50,000 sheep farmers receive guide on wool value
‘Shear Success’ a new guide for farmers on how to maximise their wool value, has been delivered to almost 50,000...
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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
'Severe' injuries and trauma after dog attack on sheep in Kerry
Four sheep face “severe” injuries, with “extensive” trauma caused for the rest of the flock, following a dog attack in...
Sheep
Farmer reports missing sheep on private mountain for second time
For the second time in the last two years, farmer Tony Harrington has reported missing sheep on private land, on...
Agri-Business
Dairy cow numbers jump by 42% in decade to 2023 - CSO
The total number of cattle in Ireland in 2023 stood at 7,341,481, according to data published today (Tuesday, December 17)...
Agri-Business
CSO: 6,421 fewer farms in Ireland since 2013
A new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that the number of farms in Ireland has fallen by...
Agri-Business
EU milk production facing 'turning point' in medium term - report
Milk production in the European Union is set to reach a “turning point in the medium term” with the decline...
Sheep
Farmer spends weeks searching for missing ewes on southeast commonage
Sheep farmer, Tomas McCarthy has been searching since the beginning of October for his 24 missing ewes from Mount Leinster...
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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...
Sheep
Galway farmer left with dead and missing sheep after dog attack
Ten sheep have fallen off a cliff after they were chased by two dogs in Ballyconneely, Co. Galway over the...
Sheep News
Report confirms fewer New Zealand lambs in spring 2024
A new report published by Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has confirmed earlier estimates for fewer lambs in spring...
Sheep
Galway Wool Co-op wins prestigious EU award
The Galway Wool Co-op was singled out as a ‘Highly Commended Project’ at the EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration...
Sheep News
New project aims to identify lower methane-emitting sheep
A new international project creating knowledge and infrastructure to incorporate genetic merit for low environmental impact traits into national breeding...
Dairy
Cost of farm inputs set to decrease in 2025 - Teagasc
The amount of money farmers spend on farm inputs across most sectors is set to decrease in 2025, according to...
Beef
NZ beef and lamb farm group says climate policies 'out of step'
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), a organisation representing cattle and sheep farmers in New Zealand, has said that the...
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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...
Rural Life
What is the outlook for farm incomes in 2025?
A new report by Teagasc has provided an outlook on farm incomes for 2025 in a new report that estimates...
Dairy
2024 farm incomes 'on upward path' following 2023 record lows
A new report by Teagasc has provided the latest estimates of average incomes for various farm types in 2024, and...
Agri-Business
Complaint over online ad about oil lubricant and Orf upheld
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint made in relation to a claim that one spray of an...
Beef
CSO: Cattle slaughterings up to 1.6m head by October 2024
The number of cattle slaughtered in Ireland rose by 2.4% between January to October 2024, according to latest figures from...