Weekend weather: dry, mild with occasional rain
Weekend weather: dry, mild with occasional rain
Met Éireann has announced that the weekend will be mild with plenty of dry weather overall and highest temperatures of 12°C.
Forestry damage from storm Éowyn not covered by insurance
Forestry damage from storm Éowyn not covered by insurance
While it is yet unknown the extent of the damage storm Éowyn has had on forestry plantations, the west has been hit the worst.
Autumn-calving farmer reaping rewards from crypto vaccine SPONSORED
Autumn-calving farmer reaping rewards from crypto vaccine
The convenience and efficacy of Bovilis Cryptium has made life much easier for Denis and Anne Large and their 134 suckler cow herd they tend to on their holding near Urlingford in north Tipperary.
Sheep mart comment: pressure on hoggets but ewes firm
Sheep mart comment: pressure on hoggets but ewes firm
Some mart sales have seen prices hold steady to €2 to €3 easier, while others have seen prices reduce by €5 to €6-plus per head, with agents more coy in their purchasing activity.
Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs hit €4.97/kg in Milford
Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs hit €4.97/kg in Milford
Rachel Gallagher reports from Milford Mart for its fortnightly sheep sale.
Camera at the Mart: electric trade for slaughter-fit stock in Kilkenny
Camera at the Mart: electric trade for slaughter-fit stock in Kilkenny
The high levels of competition ringside and vibrant trade is encouraging more farmers to market slaughter-fit cattle live and let agents fight it out for them.
PODCASTS
Agri jobs: Pedigree Holstein dairy herd wants farm manager
Agri jobs: Pedigree Holstein dairy herd wants farm manager
As the dairy sector begins the calving season, there are positions available in the south of Ireland for farm workers.
The Grass Week: comparing annual grass growth with soil samples
The Grass Week: comparing annual grass growth with soil samples
With slurry going out in parts and the first round of nitrogen a few weeks away for some, it might be worth seeing what paddocks need more TLC than others.
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
DAERA vets with no legal power since 2021
DAERA vets with no legal power since 2021
The relevant legislation in NI has not been updated to reference EU animal health law.
Irish Farmers Journal Skibbereen Mart suckler event postponed
Irish Farmers Journal Skibbereen Mart suckler event postponed
Adam Woods has news of a suckler event being postponed in Skibbereen on Thursday night on the back of a red weather warning.
New Tullamore Show chair elected
New Tullamore Show chair elected
Rachel Gallagher reports on the election of John Keena as the new chairman of Tullamore show.
100% clearance at Bellefield Belters online timed auction
100% clearance at Bellefield Belters online timed auction
The Bellefield Belters sale ran online through Harrison and Hetherington, writes Rachel Gallagher.
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.
Autumn-calving farmer reaping rewards from crypto vaccineSPONSORED
Autumn-calving farmer reaping rewards from crypto vaccine
The convenience and efficacy of Bovilis Cryptium has made life much easier for Denis and Anne Large and their 134 suckler cow herd they tend to on their holding near Urlingford in north Tipperary.
Roscommon farmer praises quality of Triple AAA Golden MaverickSPONSORED
Roscommon farmer praises quality of Triple AAA Golden Maverick
Aidan McDonnell, based near Roscommon town, explains how using Triple AAA Golden Maverick has resulted in ‘minimal sickness’ among his herd.
CalfCare ’25 roadshow to promote calf health and good calf rearing practicesSPONSORED
CalfCare ’25 roadshow to promote calf health and good calf rearing practices
Seventeen farms nationwide will host CalfCare ’25, a collaborative roadshow by Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 campaign, promoting calf health and good calf-rearing practices.
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Environmental regulatory battle far from over
Environmental regulatory battle far from over
Signs suggest that the new Government will take a more pragmatic approach to environmental rules.
Dairygold’s debt servicing costs tripled in last two years
Dairygold’s debt servicing costs tripled in last two years
The processor had one of the highest debt servicing costs per litre of milk processed in the industry.
Dairygold’s loyalty payment for milk is a small-processor idea
Dairygold’s loyalty payment for milk is a small-processor idea
Analysis shows that while some other processors have loyalty schemes none of larger processors in the country tie them to the price paid for milk.
Dairygold chair addresses controversy over updated loyalty scheme
Dairygold chair addresses controversy over updated loyalty scheme
Pat Clancy answers questions on the proposed scheme and management of the co-op.
Lamma 2025: Alstrong adds rear consolidation skid to Auctus M
Lamma 2025: Alstrong adds rear consolidation skid to Auctus M
Galway-based firm Alstrong Engineering showcased an optional seed consolidation skid for its mounted Auctus M models at Lamma show last week.
Millstreet Spring Farm Machinery Show to finish at 6pm
Millstreet Spring Farm Machinery Show to finish at 6pm
The show, running at Millstreet Green Glens Arena, will now finish at 6pm due to storm Éowyn.
Historic Georgian property for £1.5m
Historic Georgian property for £1.5m
A Georgian residence set on 70ac of parkland has recently come on the market near the village of Broughshane, former winner of UK Village of the Year, writes Tommy Moyles.
Scenic mountain views with Rathanna land holding
Scenic mountain views with Rathanna land holding
A small holding in the centre of Rathanna in Co Carlow is going for auction in the middle of February, writes Tommy Moyles.
Residential farm in Virginia would suit livestock enterprise
Residential farm in Virginia would suit livestock enterprise
A 60ac residential farm with a traditional farmhouse and another derelict house also available has just come on the market, writes Tommy Moyles.
New calf house reduces labour by 75%
New calf house reduces labour by 75%
The five-bay shed has seriously reduced labour, with the option being to install auto calf feeders in the future.
MRL rules for banned products 'hypocritical' – commissioner
MRL rules for banned products 'hypocritical' – commissioner
The European commissioner told the IFA AGM that current standards on imports to the EU are hypocritical.
Farmers’ climate change views sought for online survey
Farmers’ climate change views sought for online survey
The project was launched by a research team from Technological University Dublin (TUD) who developed the survey to gather insights that will help shape future support for Irish agriculture.
Roadstone plans to build large AD plant in Tipperary
Roadstone plans to build large AD plant in Tipperary
The proposed development, however, has been met with concern from the local community.
Mitchelstown AD plant will help farmers lower carbon footprint - Nephin
Mitchelstown AD plant will help farmers lower carbon footprint - Nephin
The company stated that the proposed development will provide new employment opportunities while positively impacting the sustainability and viability of associated farms.
Programme for Government strong on forestry
Programme for Government strong on forestry
New Minister has a demanding programme during the lifetime of the present Government and will ultimately be judged on achieving a viable afforestation programme.
Hometree announces new head of woodlands and land partnerships
Hometree announces new head of woodlands and land partnerships
Marina Conway will lead the conservation charity’s efforts to restore ancient and long-established woodlands along Ireland's west coast, working closely with landowners, communities and policymakers.
270,000 sign petition to ditch UK family farm tax
270,000 sign petition to ditch UK family farm tax
The petition was handed in by National Farmers’ Union of England (NFU) president Tom Bradshaw and NFU Cymru president Aled Jones on behalf of the four UK farming unions.
DAERA vets with no legal power since 2021
DAERA vets with no legal power since 2021
The relevant legislation in NI has not been updated to reference EU animal health law.
Comment
‘It’s back to basics, washing hands often, and wearing a mask'
A trip to Dinos Alive in Dublin falls foul of norovirus and in any case the display failed to impress us adults. It is suitable only for young children, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Health special: big gulf between hospital parking income and costs
Health special: big gulf between hospital parking income and costs
In 2023, hospitals took in nearly €16m in car parking fees. In part two of our series, we look into how that money was spent, writes Margaret Hawkins.
State-of-the-art dairy farm to go under the hammer
State-of-the-art dairy farm to go under the hammer
A modern yard and milking facilities are the star attractions of a 103ac residential farm near Tullow, writes Tommy Moyles.
Will Davy bring his magic touch to Antrim?
Will Davy bring his magic touch to Antrim?
Ahead of the start of the hurling league, there is a sense of excitement in the Glens as the new manager bids to continue the team’s upward swing, writes Denis Hurley.
Celebrating the spirit of St Brigid at Kildare Festival
Celebrating the spirit of St Brigid at Kildare Festival
Immerse yourself in Brigidine traditions and honour the women of Ireland with events galore over the Bank Holiday weekend, writes Rosalind Skillen.