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Tirlán announces new charity partnership with Aware
Niamh Murphy
Ireland’s leading farmer-owned dairy and grain co-operative Tirlán and its employees have chosen Aware as their new charity partner.
26 April 2024 News
Farmers urged to engage early with banks - ICMSA
With many farmers finding themselves in difficult financial situations after a challenging winter, the ICMSA has advised anyone worried about their farm finances to engage early with their bank.
26 April 2024 News
Weekend to bring scattered showers - Met Éireann
Met Éireann has said that the weekend will bring scattered showers and cooler conditions.
Farmers urged to spray pesticides responsibly by Uisce Éireann
Farmers are urged to consider the vulnerability of their local drinking water supplies when spreading pesticides, as Uisce Éireann found 52 exceedances of pesticides in public drinking water last year.
25 April 2024 News
Potatos make up to €750/t due to limited supply as stocks tighten
With potato planting three weeks behind, potato farmers find themselves with a substantial workload.
24 April 2024 News
New €100/ha tillage payment is 'miniscule', say farmers
The tillage payment of €100/ha is welcomed by farmers, but has been described nothing more than an "encouragement" and is "totally inadequate".
24 April 2024 News
Limerick County Council reminds farmers of silage effluent rules
Limerick City and County Council has reminded farmers of their obligations around effluents arising from silage making.
24 April 2024 News
Over €40m to improve rural roads and laneways
Minister Heather Humphreys has announced a record funding allocation of €40m for repairs and improvements of non-public rural roads and laneways.
23 April 2024 News
Awareness campaign for dog owners important, but more needed - IFA
IFA sheep chair Adrian Gallagher said that it is important to remind dog owners of their responsibilities and ensuring their dogs are under control at all times.
22 April 2024 News
Department BISS clinics continue for two weeks
Department-led BISS clinics will continue over the next two weeks until 9 May.
22 April 2024 News
Three Irish projects shortlisted for European innovation awards
Three Irish projects have been shortlisted for the 2024 European Innovation Partnership for Agriculture awards.
22 April 2024 News
Significant investment needed for Irish apple production
An apple research update at Teagasc Oak Park offered a comprehensive overview of advancements and future directions in research since August 2022.
22 April 2024 News