Galway
Adam Woods on 19 Oct 2021
MartBids: power pays in Tuam
Monday night’s sale of in-calf heifers in Tuam Mart was met with huge interest, with an average price paid exceeding €2,500.
Rachel Donovan on 14 Oct 2021
My Farming Week: Deirdre Hynes, Clarinbridge, Co Galway
Deirdre and her husband Bryan are busy dairy farming in Galway and Clare.
Declan O'Brien on 13 Oct 2021
IFA rejects ‘goodwill’ payment offer for Galway greenway
Farmer representatives claim the current payment falls well short of what is required to secure the goodwill and co-operation of landowners.
Declan Marren on 10 Oct 2021
In-calf heifer sale preview: west is best for Norman
A switch in enterprise in recent years has seen Norman Connolly source and breed over 100 suckler replacement heifers this year.
Caoimhe Harney on 06 Oct 2021
Heavy rain and spot flooding forecasted
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for seven counties.
Caoimhe Harney on 06 Oct 2021
Burren Winterage Weekend to take place in two weeks
The annual event is held to coincide with the ancient harvest feast of Samhain, which marks an important turning point in the farming calendar.
Adam Woods on 28 Sep 2021
MartBids: top-notch trade at Tuam show and sale
Both trade and the overall mood was extremely positive in Tuam at Monday's show and sale, with some excellent prices recorded, including a top price of €4.15/kg paid for a Limousin heifer.
Amy Forde on 22 Sep 2021
One in 10 farmers could face vet access issue
Over 10% of livestock farmers in Donegal, Galway, Kerry and Mayo, are over 20km away from their nearest vet.
Darren Carty on 15 Sep 2021
Almost a century of sales for Galway Sheep Breeders
The group which was formed during the Irish Civil War has survived many turbulent times and has been re-energised this year by the formation of the Galway Wool Co-op.
Caoimhe Harney on 15 Sep 2021
My Farming Week: Enda Armstrong, Caherwilder, Kilcolgan, Co Galway
Enda farms in partnership with his father, and they milk 144 cows in all.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 08 Sep 2021
Made in Ireland: young Galway firm fabricating into the future
Now entering his second decade in the machinery manufacturing business, Alan Winters from Galway-based Alstrong has had plenty of success in recent years.
Niall Hurson on 08 Sep 2021
Farm accident survivor who lost leg vows to cycle 300km and climb Croagh Patrick
Prior to his accident in 2004, the farmer spent six months in Australia working on arable farms during the harvest season.
Caoimhe Harney on 08 Sep 2021
Heaney Meats served with prohibition order by food safety watchdog
Heaney Meats has been served with a prohibition order by the FSAI and has been directed to recall certain meats from the market.
Amy Forde on 01 Sep 2021
Chosen route for Galway-Athlone cycleway expected by Christmas
Five routes for the cycleway went out to public consultation over the last number of months.
Amii McKeever on 01 Sep 2021
My Farming Week: Val Folan, Crappagh Island, Connemara, Co Galway
Val Folan farms 137ac on Crappagh Island, off the coast of Connemara, Co Galway.
Contributor on 25 Aug 2021
Farming for Nature: meet the nominees for the 2021 awards
The Irish Farmers Journal takes a look at some more of the farmers from across Ireland who have been nominated for a Farming for Nature award.
Ellen Durkin on 20 Aug 2021
Agri-jobs: herd manager in Cork and full-time milker in Tipperary
We take a look at the latest jobs available in the agri-sector. This week, there is a selection of jobs available in the dairy industry.
Caoimhe Harney on 19 Aug 2021
Status yellow warning for thunderstorms and flooding in the west
Spot flooding, thunderstorms and heavy rain is expected in the west of the country.
Declan Marren on 18 Aug 2021
Grass+ Beef: covers building as growth rates increase
Decent levels of grass growth across the country over the last week has seen average farm covers increase in almost all cases.
Stephen Robb on 04 Aug 2021
From the Tramlines: straw demand through the roof
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Laois, Galway and Louth, where straw demand is exceptionally high.