Sustainability

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

To avail of the payment, herds must meet a reducing calving interval while the age at first calving for heifers will reduce to 30 months of age in year three of the scheme.

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

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Energy set to be key focus of Ireland's EU presidency

Energy set to be key focus of Ireland's EU presidency

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Malting markets have another difficult year but there is positivity

Malting markets have another difficult year but there is positivity

NEWS 9 June 2026

New sustainability-linked loans for beef farmers

New sustainability-linked loans for beef farmers

New sustainability-linked loans for beef farmers

NEWS 8 June 2026

Farmers and public underestimate each other’s climate views - study

Farmers and public underestimate each other’s climate views - study

Farmers and public underestimate each other’s climate views - study

NEWS 5 June 2026

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Oatier could be the next Kerrygold brand

Oatier is an exciting product in a growing market that could help rebuild oat markets here in Ireland. Siobhán Walsh reports.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: PhD, pigs and agricultural shows

Young Stock Podcast: PhD, pigs and agricultural shows

On this week's podcast, Shane Maher chats with Hannah Furlong about his journey to completing a PhD in animal science and his role with the Irish Shows Association.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Minister launches organic awards at Bloom

Minister launches organic awards at Bloom

Minister Martin Heydon has launched the National Organic Awards for 2026 at Bloom.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

According to the latest Teagasc Horticulture Crop Input Prices report, input costs across the horticulture sector rose by 3.9% between January 2025 and January 2026.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Payments of €2,700 in new Liffey Meats beef scheme

Payments of €2,700 in new Liffey Meats beef scheme

A new initiative by Liffey Meats aims to support suppliers through sustainability incentives and tailored advisory support.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Little or no prescribed burning in NI uplands

Little or no prescribed burning in NI uplands

Farmers in Northern Ireland are required to notify NIEA at least seven days before a controlled burn is carried out.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

Tyre tech: is green the new black?

Tyre tech: is green the new black?

Fergal O’ Sullivan spoke with Andrew Robinson, from Kildare-based Heffernan Tyres, about the latest developments in sustainable Green tyre technology, the revival of the Pirelli tyre brand.

FARM MACHINERY 27 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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