Rural Life
Social initiative for farmers developed in Galway now launched in US
Farmer’s Yards, a social wellbeing initiative developed at University of Galway for the farming community, has been launched in the...
USDA
Agri Politics
USDA finalises regulation for 'fairness' for contract farmers
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), in one of its final acts under the presidency of Joe Biden, has announced...
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...
Tillage
Maize prices now driving the global grain market
Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) analysts are confirming the potential for maize prices to determine grain market trends over...
Beef
Can AI identify chemicals that reduce enteric methane production levels?
Bromoform is a chemical that acts to significantly reduce enteric methane production levels in ruminant animals. The molecule is found...
Pig/Poultry
US government awards over $300m for bird flu monitoring
The government in the US has awarded $306 million (€296 million) as part of its response to H5N1 avian influenza...
Dairy
USDA rolls out national milk testing strategy for bird flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a national milk testing strategy to address the outbreak of highly...
Agri Politics
Trump announces next US agriculture secretary
US president-elect Donald Trump has announced his pick to run the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) during his next administration....
Pig/Poultry
First bird flu case detected in a pig in the US
The first known case in the US, of a pig with avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed by...
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...
Dairy
US government to invest $11 million to 'support resiliency' in dairy
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said it will invest $11 million to “support resiliency” in the country’s dairy...
Rural Life
USDA invests $1.7bn for purchasing locally produced foods
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of $1.7 billion for the purchase of locally and regionally...
Rural Life
Bird flu update shows 213 dairy herds with confirmed cases
The most recent update from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that 213 dairy herds in 14 US states...
Agri-Business
USDA awards $35m in grants for domestic fertiliser production
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $35 million in grants to American businesses to expand domestic fertiliser production....
Agri-Business
Emergency order to stop use of harmful pesticide in US
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order banning the use of a pesticide which poses serious...
Agri-Business
USDA offers another $300 million to grow export markets
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to make another $300 million available to help grow export markets for...
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...
Dairy
USDA to provide financial assistance to farmers for milk loss due to bird flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications on Monday, July 1, to provide financial assistance to eligible...
Tillage
Tillage: AHDB points to downturn in global grain output
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is pointing to a projected downturn in some global grain output trends. This...
Dairy News
Outbreak of bird flu in US dairy cows spreads to Iowa
Iowa has become the tenth US state to have confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a dairy...
Tillage
Global grain watch: US winter wheat rating dipsÂ
The most recent update from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed another drop in winter wheat crop...