Agri Politics
Taoiseach to attend Wexford event marking 70 years of IFA
Taoiseach Simon Harris will be among those in attendance at a event to mark 70 years of the Irish Farmers’...
Wexford
Horticulture
'Take control of the land and get more for your produce' - expert
Farmers need to take control of the land, collaborate with butchers, chefs, and independent retailers and get more money for...
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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...
Environment
Nightjar confirmed to be breeding in Wexford
A recent survey conducted in the south-east confirmed that one of the country’s rarest and most elusive birds, the nocturnal...
Rural Life
Court: Wexford man convicted of cruelty to pony
A Wexford man has been convicted in court of cruelty to a pony, after the animal was seized by the...
Agri-Business
Tirlán officially opens revamped Wexford branch
Tirlán has officially opened its newly-refurbished FarmLife branch in Inch, Co. Wexford which now includes an extended FarmEquip yard with...
Rural Life
Dog and horse reported missing in Co. Wexford
A dog and horse have been reported as missing for over 10 days now from the same property in Bree,...
Rural Life
Public apple farm in Co. Wexford announces closure
Ballycross Apple Farm in Bridgetown, Co. Wexford has announced its decision to close its doors to the public this week....
Rural Life
'Notes from Sheepland' documents female farmer's life and work
A documentary about the life and work of Wexford-based artist and farmer, Orla Barry, ‘Notes from Sheepland,’ opened yesterday, Friday,...
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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
SSE Renewables granted planning for solar farm in Wexford
SSE Renewables has been granted planning permission for a solar farm located on lands near its existing 18 turbine Richfield...
Dairy
Watch: Farmer highlights financial and mental impacts of low milk yields
As milk yields drop this year, dairy farmer Liam Curtis from Bree, Co. Wexford, has highlighted the financial and mental...
Agri-Business
Burst water pipes cause 'significant' damage to DAFM offices
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that staff had to be evacuated from its offices...
Rural Life
Gardaà investigating spate of GPS thefts in Wexford
Gardaà have launched investigations following a spate of GPS thefts from farms in Co. Wexford in recent days. It is...
Rural Life
High Court orders farmer to remove 'unauthorised' milking parlour
The High Court has ordered that a farmer in Co. Wexford remove a milking parlour constructed without planning permission by...
Rural Life
'Difficult ground conditions' force postponement of Gorey Show
The committee of Gorey Agricultural Show has today (Tuesday, June 11) announced the postponement of this weekend’s event due 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...
Machinery
Watch: Blackwater Tractor Run sees large turnout in Wexford
The Blackwater Tractor Run is an annual event with a different charity being chosen to benefit from the proceeds each...
Rural Life
Wexford dairy farmer undergoes double lung transplant
Dairy farmer, Ciarán McDonald played sport while spending long hours on his 350-stock farm, but little did he think he...
Rural Life
Historic stained glass window unveiled at Johnstown Castle
A historically significant stained glass window, dating back to World War I has been unveiled at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, following...
Rural Life
Wexford Macra's 75th anniversary a sell out celebration
Wexford Macra’s recent 75th anniversary dinner in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford March 16, was a sell out...