In pictures: top 10 prices at Charolais Christmas Cracker sale in Elphin
In pictures: top 10 prices at Charolais Christmas Cracker sale in Elphin
Adam Woods takes a look at some of the top-priced bulls at this year’s Irish Charolais Cattle Society Christmas Cracker bull sale in Elphin.
Watch: record Charolais Christmas Cracker with top price of €16,200
Watch: record Charolais Christmas Cracker with top price of €16,200
Adam Woods reports from Saturday’s annual Christmas Cracker Charolais sale in Elphin Mart.
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 December SPONSORED
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 December
Open online meetings will be held for farmers and their families to engage in meaningful discussions about the various procedures and best practices associated with organic farming enterprises.
Ireland’s renewable electricity targets may now be unachievable – new report
Ireland’s renewable electricity targets may now be unachievable – new report
Planning delays and insufficient electricity grid capacity will prevent Ireland reaching our target for an 80% renewable electricity power system by 2030, according to a new report.
COP28 full of good intentions
COP28 full of good intentions
COP28 - like its predecessors - means well, but achieving meaningful reduction in emissions requires lifestyle changes that society is not ready to accept.
Minister crunched numbers on dairy cull scheme but no decision this year
Minister crunched numbers on dairy cull scheme but no decision this year
The Minister for Agriculture stated that the numbers have been crunched on a voluntary dairy reduction scheme, but he will not be in a position to rule the scheme in or out until next year.
Martbids Database: Christmas bounce in marts
Martbids Database: Christmas bounce in marts
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in marts around the country this week.
Camera at the Mart: bumper trade at Kanturk's biggest ever  fatstock sale
Camera at the Mart: bumper trade at Kanturk's biggest ever fatstock sale
An excellent turnout of stock from local exhibitors resulted in Kanturk Mart having its largest ever Christmas fatstock show and sale and prices were there to match.
Camera at the Mart: factories and finishers flock for heavy cattle in Kilkenny
Camera at the Mart: factories and finishers flock for heavy cattle in Kilkenny
Shanon Kinahan brings you some of the top prices from the weekly cattle sale in Kilkenny Mart.
Watch: breeding types go for big money in Elphin
Watch: breeding types go for big money in Elphin
Adam Woods reports from Elphin Mart’s special breeding sale of heifers which took place on Wednesday this week.
Minister Coveney warns against ‘dramatic decisions to cull animals’
Minister Coveney warns against ‘dramatic decisions to cull animals’
Simon Coveney, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, addressed the ICOS and UCC sustainable dairy event, where he called for a collective effort to avoid unnecessary culling.
Dairy farmers to be guaranteed €200/head for Wagyu-cross calves
Dairy farmers to be guaranteed €200/head for Wagyu-cross calves
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland has said the move will guarantee prices for dairy farmers using the breed.
IFA blames Department for fallen animal collection strike
IFA blames Department for fallen animal collection strike
A dispute over Department subsidies for knackeries has led to fallen animal collection services taking strike action.
Mandatory BVD tissue tagging rolls over to 2024
Mandatory BVD tissue tagging rolls over to 2024
The national eradication programme is entering its 12th year with hopes that Ireland can apply for BVD-free status and soon bring a conclusion to tissue tagging.
'Keys to Success Angus' sale - opening doors for new genetics
'Keys to Success Angus' sale - opening doors for new genetics
Shanon Kinahan has all the details of the first of its kind 'Keys to Success Angus' sale.
In pictures: top 10 prices at Charolais Christmas Cracker sale in Elphin
In pictures: top 10 prices at Charolais Christmas Cracker sale in Elphin
Adam Woods takes a look at some of the top-priced bulls at this year’s Irish Charolais Cattle Society Christmas Cracker bull sale in Elphin.
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 DecemberSPONSORED
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 December
Open online meetings will be held for farmers and their families to engage in meaningful discussions about the various procedures and best practices associated with organic farming enterprises.
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farmSPONSORED
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farm
Dairy farmers Richard and Ian Galbraith discuss the success of supplementing GAIN Pre-Calver Gold to their 110-cow herd in Co Laois.
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' EraSPONSORED
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' Era
Science Week is a national celebration of science, with hundreds of in-person and hybrid events taking place nationwide. Running from 12-19 November
New quad bike regulations -  are you ready? SPONSORED
New quad bike regulations - are you ready?
Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.
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Oil and gas giant BP to take full ownership of solar developer Lightsource BP
Oil and gas giant BP to take full ownership of solar developer Lightsource BP
The oil and gas giant will take ownership of the remaining 50.03% interest in solar farm developer Lightsource BP.
COP28 full of good intentions
COP28 full of good intentions
COP28 - like its predecessors - means well, but achieving meaningful reduction in emissions requires lifestyle changes that society is not ready to accept.
Kerry Co-op conducting survey of milk-supplying members' plans
Kerry Co-op conducting survey of milk-supplying members' plans
Questionnaire is asking members about their milk-production ambitions.
Second beef PGI in gestation just as first crosses the line
Second beef PGI in gestation just as first crosses the line
We have waited a lifetime for one beef PGI - now a second one could be on its way,
MX introduces sleek new U500 loader range
MX introduces sleek new U500 loader range
Front loader specialists MX introduced its new U500 series at Agritechnica. The 16-model series, designed for tractors from 40hp to 260hp, will replace the current U50 series.
186 lots up for grabs at Bord na Móna auction
186 lots up for grabs at Bord na Móna auction
Wilsons Auctions is set to manage an upcoming auction on 2 December, consisting of 186 lots of machinery from Bord na Móna’s Derrygreenagh site in Co Offaly.
Little and large, pair of Rebel County farms for sale
Little and large, pair of Rebel County farms for sale
Auctioneer Daniel Fleming has a 79ac and a 34-acre farm for sale in Co Cork, writes Tommy Moyles.
Compact grassland holdings on the market
Compact grassland holdings on the market
A pair of grassland parcels of land in Meath and Westmeath are attracting good interest, writes Tommy Moyles.
Pre-Christmas auction for pair of Westmeath non-residential farms
Pre-Christmas auction for pair of Westmeath non-residential farms
A pair of non-residential farms on the books of Mullingar based auctioneer, James L Murtagh are going for auction in mid-December, writes Tommy Moyles.
IFJ Junior: what is TAMS and how does it work?
IFJ Junior: what is TAMS and how does it work?
TAMS is a popular grant scheme for farmers to improve their farm facilities. Martin Merrick outlines the ins and outs of what TAMS is and how you can apply.
Is your pesticide adviser registered?
Is your pesticide adviser registered?
Receiving proper advice on crop management is essential and is also required under pesticide rules.
Closing date for Organic Farming Scheme extended
Closing date for Organic Farming Scheme extended
The original closing date was 8 December, but this has now been changed.
County councils to zone land for renewables development
County councils to zone land for renewables development
The spatial assessment of land areas suitable for renewable energy development will be incorporated into county or city development plans.
Oil and gas giant BP to take full ownership of solar developer Lightsource BP
Oil and gas giant BP to take full ownership of solar developer Lightsource BP
The oil and gas giant will take ownership of the remaining 50.03% interest in solar farm developer Lightsource BP.
Licensing delays 'costing forestry jobs'
Licensing delays 'costing forestry jobs'
The issuing of just three afforestation licences in a week wouldn't keep a whole lot of people active, private foresters pointed out.
Department awards €1.6m in funds to projects promoting forestry
Department awards €1.6m in funds to projects promoting forestry
Groups successful in accessing the funds include the ACA, Coillte, an Taisce and the ibec-affiliated Forest Industries Ireland.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News in-brief from across the farming and food industry in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland diary of events
Northern Ireland diary of events
Shows, sales and events happening across the NI agri-food industry over the next week
Careers
Postdoctoral research opportunity with Met Éireann
Met Éireann is searching for a three-year research and infrastructure support for the newly established Irish Soil Moisture Observation Network, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Agri Careers: supporting women in dairy farming
Agri Careers: supporting women in dairy farming
Putting a strategy in place is important for women to achieve their goals, on and off farm, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Sport: club in a league of their own?
Sport: club in a league of their own?
‘Contract’ for provincial championships appears to demand huge commitment from players for the year ahead, writes Denis Hurley.
Backchat: family fun around a board game
Backchat: family fun around a board game
Make special memories that will last long after the Christmas tree comes down by bringing back the humble board game, writes Margaret Leahy.
Irish Horse: to acquire wisdom, one must observe
Irish Horse: to acquire wisdom, one must observe
Helen Sharp heads to Co Tipperary and considers the value of observation.