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Tirlán appoints new board members
Amy Forde
Kildare dairy farmer and chartered accountant join the Tirlán board following the co-op's AGM.
7 May 2025 News
Over 11,000 more TB reactors in the year up to April
Responding to a question from Ryan O’Meara, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said there has been a deterioration in the incidence of TB in recent years.
7 May 2025 News
Cork farm sale halted by court injunction
Justice Mulcahy has granted an injunction to a Cork farming couple against the sale of farmland on behalf of a vulture fund, but will allow the sale of forestry land to proceed.
Farmers report over 110 cattle as stolen or missing
The Department of Agriculture has told the Irish Farmers Journal that of these cattle, 10 have been reported stolen in 2025 up until 23 April.
7 May 2025 News
Bandon Mart to face court hearing
Cork Marts CEO Jonathan O’Sullivan confirmed to the Irish Farmers Journal that a file on Bandon Mart had been sent to the chief state solicitors office.
7 May 2025 News
Camera at the mart: As you were with 1,400-calf catalogue at Bandon sale
There was no upset in trade as prices held firm in Bandon Mart where over 1,400 calves went through the ring at the west Cork venue's bank holiday calf sale.
5 May 2025 Markets
Department hosting three BISS clinics ahead of application deadline
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has reiterated his call to farmers to submit their applications as soon as possible, with the deadline for submissions at midnight on Wednesday 15 May.
2 May 2025 News
24ac with road frontage in Cork suitable for any farming enterprise
This is good land with free draining soil and it’s currently sown to spring cereals.
30 April 2025 Property
Cork bulls hit €4,900 in Thurles
Two Angus bulls bred in Co Cork sold for the highest price of €4,900 at the Irish Aberdeen Angus sale in Mid-Tipp Mart, on Wed 23 April, writes Nevan McKiernan
30 April 2025 Pedigree
41ac farm with top quality land in east Cork
The land is good quality and has been in tillage crops. A small share of the total acreage is commonage surrounding the lake.
30 April 2025 Property
New chair of Oireachtas committee on agriculture appointed
Other appointments announced by the Taoiseach included Erin McGreehan to the committee on Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
25 April 2025 News
Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications
Tirlán suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest to secure one of 20 places on the fully-funded course covering topics such as climate, soil health, water and biodiversity.
25 April 2025 News