Up to 50% of thatched properties not insured, Oireachtas hears
Up to 50% of thatched properties not insured, Oireachtas hears
The Oireachtas Public Petitions Committee heard that there are currently no insurers open for business in terms of cover for thatched houses.
In pictures: final weanling sale for 2023 in Portumna
In pictures: final weanling sale for 2023 in Portumna
Shanon Kinahan was in Portumna Mart in Co Galway on Monday evening for its final weanling sale of the year
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.
In pictures: final weanling sale for 2023 in Portumna
In pictures: final weanling sale for 2023 in Portumna
Shanon Kinahan was in Portumna Mart in Co Galway on Monday evening for its final weanling sale of the 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.
37c/l 'minimum acceptable price' for November milk - ICMSA
37c/l 'minimum acceptable price' for November milk - ICMSA
The ICMSA has called on milk processors to "wake up" to the reality currently facing their farmer suppliers.
Global Dairy Trade price index up 1.6%
Global Dairy Trade price index up 1.6%
The GDT price index has risen again, a positive for Irish dairy farmers.
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.
What's on in the pedigree world this weekend
What's on in the pedigree world this weekend
Shanon Kinahan takes a look at what's coming up this weekend in the pedigree world.
'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.
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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Renewable energy giant Ørsted to build 316ac solar farm in Carlow
Renewable energy giant Ørsted to build 316ac solar farm in Carlow
Located 15km outside of Carlow town, the 81MW solar development is expected to be operational by 2026.
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.
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.
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.
25ac residential farm with impressive house in Westmeath
25ac residential farm with impressive house in Westmeath
A traditional farmhouse with a courtyard to the rear and approached by a floodlit avenue goes for auction, writes Tommy Moyles.
Teemore to debut VR farm building headset
Teemore to debut VR farm building headset
The headset will allow farmers to virtually walk around the shed before kitting out is completed.
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.
Renewable energy giant Ørsted to build 316ac solar farm in Carlow
Renewable energy giant Ørsted to build 316ac solar farm in Carlow
Located 15km outside of Carlow town, the 81MW solar development is expected to be operational by 2026.
Agri-food sector may struggle to compete for biomethane on open market
Agri-food sector may struggle to compete for biomethane on open market
Demand from the industry for biomethane is at a pivotal point with many large energy users now seeking biomethane as a means to decarbonise.
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
From 'Mart and Market' and live streaming livestock marts to a gingerbread farm
From 'Mart and Market' and live streaming livestock marts to a gingerbread farm
At the Michael Dillon Memorial lecture, Mairéad McGuinness spoke about the legacy of 'cowjack' but there are similarities to her own career in agricultural journalism, writes Ciara Leahy.
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.