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Cattle prod among items seized in garda raid
James Hanly
Four men - three aged in their 20s and one in his 30s - were arrested in the raids targeting the group based in Co Galway and neighbouring counties.
 
 
Farmers warned of high lead poisoning risk for livestock in spring
Farmers warned of high lead poisoning risk for livestock in spring
Lead is highly toxic to animals, mainly affecting cattle and sheep, with calves being particularly at risk due to their increased susceptibility and curious nature.
2025 Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme opens
2025 Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme opens
The groups are led by a professional forester and encourage participants to engage with forestry groups and professionals.
Watch: Northern buyers light up Elphin heifer trade
Watch: Northern buyers light up Elphin heifer trade
Adam Woods has the latest from Elphin mart’s special beef heifer sale which took place on Wednesday 5 February.
Watch: clearance sale of 180 in-lamb ewes average €265 in Roscrea Mart
Watch: clearance sale of 180 in-lamb ewes average €265 in Roscrea Mart
Prices ranged in the main from €235 to €300, with a couple of lots of Scottish Blackface ewes selling back to €160/head.
Sheep mart prices: agents more keen for hoggets
Sheep mart prices: agents more keen for hoggets
Mart managers report agents exhibiting greater bite for hoggets as the week progresses, with prices steadying and firming by in cases by €1 to €3/head.
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Lakeland Dairies holds milk price
Lakeland Dairies holds milk price
Global dairy markets in 2025 remain relatively stable, with supply and demand largely in balance, a spokesperson for Lakeland Dairies has said.
Dairy Management: superb grazing conditions in most places
Dairy Management: superb grazing conditions in most places
Grass dry matters must be very high, as cows are getting longer out of paddocks than first expected, writes Aidan Brennan.
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers SPONSORED
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers
The nature of farming like any business, is that farmers are continually investing in their farms, land, infrastructure, buildings, stock and machinery to improve on-farm efficiencies or productivity
Beef management notes: slurry, fertiliser and cattle grading
Beef management notes: slurry, fertiliser and cattle grading
Adam Woods takes a look at some tips and advice for drystock farms in this week's beef management notes.
Three cases of bird flu reported in 2025
Three cases of bird flu reported in 2025
Analysis of World Organisation for Animal Health data has shown that there have been three cases of avian flu reported in wild birds so far this year.
Waterford Blackface in-lamb female sale tops at €1,540
Waterford Blackface in-lamb female sale tops at €1,540
Rachel Gallagher reports from Dungarvan Mart for the fourth annual Waterford Blackface Sheep Breeders Association female sale.
Angus bull sells for UK breed record of £65,600
Angus bull sells for UK breed record of £65,600
Nevan McKiernan reports on the inaugural HW Netherton Angus bull sale in Scotland.
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.
Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-MixSPONSORED
Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-Mix
Wicklow farmer John Wynne farms alongside his mother Frances on their dairy and tillage farm near Baltinglass.
Understanding how business structures influence land purchasesSPONSORED
Understanding how business structures influence land purchases
It is crucial to understand how your business structure impacts your decision when purchasing land.
CycleØ progressing with €100m investment plans in Ireland SPONSORED
CycleØ progressing with €100m investment plans in Ireland
CycleØ Group, the leading end-to-end biomethane platform that builds, owns and operates plants in Europe confirms that its investment plans are progressing, with sites planned in Limerick and Kildare.
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Grocery inflation eased slightly in January
Grocery inflation eased slightly in January
Storm Éowyn effect visible in shopping data for the month, according to Kantar.
New beef export record for Brazil
New beef export record for Brazil
Brazil's beef exports increase at an exceptional rate in 2024
China’s beef imports increased again in 2024
China’s beef imports increased again in 2024
The rate of China’s beef imports increase has slowed down in recent years, but still increased in 2024, while pork and sheepmeat imports fell.
The success of Kerry Group should be celebrated
The success of Kerry Group should be celebrated
It's now up to the next generation of farmers to see if they can repeat the growth with their new co-op.
Amazone expands Cenio cultivator range with 4m folding model
Amazone expands Cenio cultivator range with 4m folding model
Amazone has expanded its Cenio cultivator range with the addition of a new 4000-2 4m folding model.
Vervaet updates Q beet harvester
Vervaet updates Q beet harvester
Vervaet is introducing an updated version of the Vervaet Q-616 beet harvester with a new cab, a range of technical improvements, updated styling and numerous new options.
Prices in Longford return to normal after bumper 2023
Prices in Longford return to normal after bumper 2023
Average price was €9,811/ac, a large from the highs of the year before.
Limerick land sees a little dip in 2024
Limerick land sees a little dip in 2024
Seling prices ranged from €4,091/ac to a maximum of €25,481/ac. Dairy farmers continued to be the most active buyers.
Dublin prices fall 30%, but still highest in the country
Dublin prices fall 30%, but still highest in the country
There's top class land in the north of the county but full-time farmers struggle to compete when it goes on sale.
Reader question: powering my farm with a generator
Reader question: powering my farm with a generator
Martin Merrick details what to look for when it comes to generators for both dairy and drystock farms, and the grants available.
Over 1,600 farmers engaged in hen harrier conservation project
Over 1,600 farmers engaged in hen harrier conservation project
This comes from the final report of the Hen Harrier Project European Innovation Partnership, which operated between 2017 and 2023.
Meehan appointed head of Teagasc water quality department
Meehan appointed head of Teagasc water quality department
The appointment was approved at a recent Teagasc meeting as part of the expansion of its environment knowledge transfer activities with two new departments.
Investment in ESB grid long overdue - MREF
Investment in ESB grid long overdue - MREF
The group said that it estimates that there is enough roof space on farms and businesses to install over 3,000MW of renewable energy without losing even one acre of good land from food production.
Bord na Móna recycling sale criticised
Bord na Móna recycling sale criticised
Sinn Féin senator Maria McCormack has called for the Government should intervene to stop sell off of Bord na Móna recycling to KWD recycling.
2025 Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme opens
2025 Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme opens
The groups are led by a professional forester and encourage participants to engage with forestry groups and professionals.
Storm Éowyn flattened €700m worth of timber
Storm Éowyn flattened €700m worth of timber
The amount of timber damaged and on the ground is around three times the volume processed each year by the Irish saw milling industry.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Northern View: cattle quotes leap another 20p/kg
Northern View: cattle quotes leap another 20p/kg
The cattle trade in NI continues to drive on, with much higher quotes available.
‘This is my All-Ireland final, being a proud Tipp artist’
‘This is my All-Ireland final, being a proud Tipp artist’
Camán to this comedic one-man show where Cathal Ryan brings hurling and drama together.
‘The sight of those bright yellow ESB vans pulling into the drive was wonderful'
‘The sight of those bright yellow ESB vans pulling into the drive was wonderful'
After storm Éowyn, communities came together, neighbours helped neighbours and the ESB came to our rescue.
Going, going, gone – find a career under the hammer
Going, going, gone – find a career under the hammer
Auctioneers play a major role in the agricultural sector in rural Ireland, and there are many different pathways into this vital career, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Lack of knowledge a stumbling block to securing planning
Lack of knowledge a stumbling block to securing planning
Local authorities suggest poor advice and a lack of knowledge are among the reasons people in rural areas are being refused planning permission for a home