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...
Waterford
Rural Life
Garda mobile van to host 'clinics' in Waterford
An Garda SÃochána is moving forward with its effort to engage more with local communities with plans to host clinics...
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
Winterval tractor parade for European city of Christmas
Billed as Ireland’s largest Christmas festival, and now European city of Christmas, Waterford’s Winterval drives on in its 12th year,...
Rural Life
Customers reopen rural Waterford pub after its closure
After the owners of a rural Co. Waterford pub called time on their running of the premises, 13 of their...
Agri-Business
Nephin Renewable Gas seeks planning for AD facility in Waterford
Renewable energy company Nephin Renewable Gas (NRG) has sought planning permission for a new anerobic digestion (AD) facility in Carrick-on-Suir,...
Horticulture
First graduation takes place at new Waterford horticulture school
The first crop of students from a new school of horticulture based in Co. Waterford have graduated and have been...
Rural Life
Rainfall warnings for Cork and Waterford cancelled
Met Éireann has cancelled its Status Yellow rainfall warning for counties: Cork and Waterford, which were due to come into...
Rural Life
Status Yellow rain warning issued for Cork and Waterford
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for counties: Cork and Waterford, which will come into place from...
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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
Met Éireann issues Status Orange rainfall warning for Waterford
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for rain tomorrow (Saturday, October 5) in Co. Waterford. The national...
Rural Life
Uisce Éireann confirms arsenic detected in rural Waterford supplies
Uisce Éireann has issued a “do not consume” water notice for all customers on the Ballyogarty public water supply scheme...
Machinery
Machinery: Sunshine and tractor sales at Dungarvan show
The summer show season is in full swing, and the Dungarvan Agricultural Show was blessed with some only too rare...
Rural Life
Traditional skills to be celebrated at Comeragh's Wild Festival
Homemade bread baking the old fashioned way; butter churning; sheep shearing by hand and a working sheepdog demonstration are among...
Rural Life
Mount Congreve named as partner garden by Royal Horticultural Society
Mount Congreve Gardens in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford has been officially designated as a partner garden by the Royal Horticultural Society...
Rural Life
Food producers, farmers and foragers team up for taste tour
Waterford’s food producers, sustainable farmers and food foragers have collaborated to offer access to their locations, with the chance to...
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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
Inventor James Dyson linked to purchase of Ballynatray House
Speculation is mounting that the historic Ballynatray House set in an estate spanning 850ac has been sold to British inventor...
Horticulture
Mount Congreve School of Horticulture hosts open day
Those interested in pursuing a career in horticulture will want to attend the Mount Congreve School of Horticulture open day...
Horticulture
New GIY market garden at Curraghmore Estate
Grow it Yourself (GIY), has signed a lease with Curraghmore Estate in Portlaw, Co. Waterford to create a GIY market...
Agri-Business
Watch: Waterford 'show of solidarity' with European farmers
Over 20 farmers gathered with their tractors in Co. Waterford last night (Tuesday, January 30) in “a show of solidarity”...