Single atypical BSE case confirmed on English farm
Single atypical BSE case confirmed on English farm
Atypical BSE is a naturally occurring, non-contagious disease in cattle which occurs spontaneously and is different from classical BSE, which is linked to contaminated feed.
Less than 13% of farmers able to progress careers – FRS Co-op
Less than 13% of farmers able to progress careers – FRS Co-op
Head of agriculture at FRS Co-op Neil Keane said that the results of a survey have illustrated some of the challenges and opportunities facing Irish farming.
Camera at the Mart: heavy calves a great trade in Bandon
Camera at the Mart: heavy calves a great trade in Bandon
Demand remained strong in Bandon Mart for all types of calves but the performance of heavy calves really caught the eye, with shippers extremely active at the ringside this week.
Sheep mart prices: factory pressure hitting live sales
Sheep mart prices: factory pressure hitting live sales
Hogget prices are under pressure in marts, with agents standoffish and much coyer in their purchasing activity.
Camera at the Mart: boom year for calves in Tipperary Mart
Camera at the Mart: boom year for calves in Tipperary Mart
Tipperary Mart held its final calf sale of what has been a boom year for calves for the Tipperary town sales venue and trade was extremely strong throughout proceedings.
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Cheddar down more than 9% at Global Dairy Trade
Cheddar down more than 9% at Global Dairy Trade
The average price paid for dairy products at this week’s auction was €4,075/t.
Cattle and sheep numbers fall, CSO data shows
Cattle and sheep numbers fall, CSO data shows
The latest Crops and Livestock Survey found that the total population of cattle that month 7,183,100.
TB summit feedback must be ‘taken seriously’ - ICSA
TB summit feedback must be ‘taken seriously’ - ICSA
The association’s animal health and welfare chair John Barron said that farmers must be recognised as key stakeholders in this process, not as passive recipients of policy.
Shortage of large animal vets in rural Ireland - Veterinary Council
Shortage of large animal vets in rural Ireland - Veterinary Council
However, the statutory body regulating veterinary medicine in Ireland found that the veterinary register has grown by 30% since 2004.
Angus bull tops Kilkenny May sale at €7,100
Angus bull tops Kilkenny May sale at €7,100
Kilkenny Agricultural Show Society held its final bull sale of 2025 on Wednesday 14 May, writes Nevan McKiernan.
Charolais breeders prepare for showdown in Ballyjamesduff
Charolais breeders prepare for showdown in Ballyjamesduff
The North Eastern Charolais Club will host its Rising Stars Calf Show in Ballyjamesduff Mart on Saturday 24 May, writes Nevan McKiernan.
Getting through the first SBLAS audit SPONSORED
Getting through the first SBLAS audit
Damien Murray, Origin Green Producer Liaison & Standard Co-Coordinator gives a step by step guide for new suckler members of SBLAS facing their first audit.
Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf BuildingSPONSORED
Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building
Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.
Elatus™ Era: providing consistent disease control across key crops SPONSORED
Elatus™ Era: providing consistent disease control across key crops
The weather in spring and early summer has been generally favourable to crop growth and development, a complete contrast to 2024.
I’m thinking of buying a mower, what would you recommend?SPONSORED
I’m thinking of buying a mower, what would you recommend?
Conal Moore an Agri contractor & tillage framer from Ballygar Co. Galway. “we do a lot of reseeding, slurry spreading and tillage work but baling would be our main enterprise”.
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EU and UK unveil plan to cut Brexit bureaucracy
EU and UK unveil plan to cut Brexit bureaucracy
The EU and UK met for a post-Brexit reset summit in London and revealed a framework to negotiate an SPS deal to eliminate veterinary certificates and slash inspections.
Ifac acquires Kilkenny accounting firm
Ifac acquires Kilkenny accounting firm
Ifac has said that the acquisition strengthens its position in the top 10 accountancy firms in the country.
US beef exports steady as Brazil surges
US beef exports steady as Brazil surges
US export data for March is robust but challenges will be in place for second quarter of 2025.
US beef costs JBS $100m in first three months of 2025
US beef costs JBS $100m in first three months of 2025
US cattle shortage and farm gate price reflected in JBS accounts for first quarter of 2025.
Massey Ferguson introduces next-generation MF 1M series
Massey Ferguson introduces next-generation MF 1M series
Massey Ferguson has launched two new MF 1M series premium specification compact tractor models.
Entries open for Tullamore Show invention awards
Entries open for Tullamore Show invention awards
Entries have opened for Tullamore Show's national invention and innovation awards 2025, which will be broken down into seven categories, each offering a €300 first prize.
Traditional farmhouse with a modern twist in Co Roscommon
Traditional farmhouse with a modern twist in Co Roscommon
This farm in Castlerea has nice land, good road frontage and a fine house for half a million euro.
Triple treat in Tipperary with big potential
Triple treat in Tipperary with big potential
One of these compact holdings comes with a farmhouse, the other two are non-residential.
Period-style farmhouse with original features in Co Wexford
Period-style farmhouse with original features in Co Wexford
The land is in tillage and lies in two adjacent blocks. There is also a farmyard.
Equine fencing gets new specifications under TAMS
Equine fencing gets new specifications under TAMS
The new specifications mainly involve the erection of horse mesh fencing.
300 apply for catch crops scheme so far
300 apply for catch crops scheme so far
The Farming for Water EIP gives farmers flexibility on the area of catch crops they plant and the fields they plant each year.
New biodiversity project sees cattle grazing Shannon Airport land
New biodiversity project sees cattle grazing Shannon Airport land
After scrub clearance in early 2024 by a team from the airport, the Droimeann cattle were introduced for conservation grazing during the non-growing season.
Solar farms reach new generation record - EirGrid
Solar farms reach new generation record - EirGrid
Irish solar farms set a new generation record over the weekend, producing 752MW of power thanks to the sunny weather.
Limerick council refuses permission for AD plant
Limerick council refuses permission for AD plant
A group representing residents said that while it supports the use of anaerobic digesters as a renewable energy source, its objection lies with the proposed location of the facility.
Storm Éowyn windblown timber will be processed in 18 months
Storm Éowyn windblown timber will be processed in 18 months
Forest Industries Ireland analysed sawmilling capacity in Ireland and found that more than 30 new timber harvesting machines have been brought into the country since January.
Ministers issue orange warning around forest fire dangers
Ministers issue orange warning around forest fire dangers
The Department of Agriculture issued a condition orange (high fire risk) warning which runs from 3pm on Thursday to midday on Monday 19 May.
UK sheepmeat production revised upwards
UK sheepmeat production revised upwards
The higher production forecast is driven by a higher carryover of hoggets and improved rearing rates.
‘Draconian’ nutrients plan would be a disaster for NI – Lakeland chair
‘Draconian’ nutrients plan would be a disaster for NI – Lakeland chair
Niall Matthews said that the Nutrients Action Programme proposals caught many farmers on the hop.
Comment
Editorial: ‘you may be in darkness but there will be light again'
Darkness into Light is an event of hope, the reality of suicide is horrific. I’ve cried hot tears thinking about the dark place my friend must have been in.
Dear Miriam: ‘My wife won’t live in a mobile while house is being refurbished’
Dear Miriam: ‘My wife won’t live in a mobile while house is being refurbished’
A frustrated Wexford reader asks Miriam how to talk his wife into settling for a six month stay in a mobile home on the site of a farmhouse they're refurbishing into their forever home.
Two gems in the Golden Vale go up for auction
Two gems in the Golden Vale go up for auction
One has a farmhouse and farmyard, the other has lengthy frontage on the public road.
Fine Georgian house has it all for €1.9m in west Cork
Fine Georgian house has it all for €1.9m in west Cork
The house is in excellent condition – and so, too ,are the gate lodge, the courtyard buildings and the land.
Two parcels of good cattle fattening land in Co Meath
Two parcels of good cattle fattening land in Co Meath
Both have road frontage and one has a small farm shed which is in good condition.