Wexford
Caitríona Morrissey on 29 Dec 2021
Flash floods fill slurry tanks and leave silage pits under water
On farms, sheds and silage pits were flooded and slurry tanks filled with water as torrents swept through farmyards.
Pat O'Toole on 29 Dec 2021
IFA call for support for crops destroyed by Christmas floods in Wexford
IFA president Tim Cullinan visited Wexford to examine the extent of the damage, and says it could have been partially prevented if remedial works had taken place as agreed.
Caitríona Morrissey on 25 Dec 2021
Watch: farms hit by flash flooding
Wexford farmers were badly hit on Christmas Day when rainfall hit levels not seen since the 1950s.
Paul Mooney on 22 Dec 2021
Old farmyard get new lease of life in Wexford
The traditional farm outbuildings have been repaired and look very appealing.
Barry Murphy on 20 Dec 2021
Wexford farmers receive 14% of all straw scheme payments
Some 76% of all Straw Incorporation Measure payments were issued to farmers in Leinster.
Rachel Donovan on 13 Dec 2021
Three Glanbia committee members resign from roles
It is understood the committee members were unhappy with how Glanbia Co-op and Glanbia plc dealt with the proposed Glanbia deal. Pat O'Toole and Rachel Donovan report.
Barry Murphy on 10 Dec 2021
Agri jobs: new dairy farm in Roscommon seeks farm assistant
An exciting position has presented itself for the right person on a new dairy enterprise in Co Roscommon.
Tommy Moyles on 08 Dec 2021
€1.7m for 88ac residential farm in Wexford
Savills had a very lively auction for an 88AC residential farm at Coolatrindle, Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford, on Thursday last.
Denis Hurley on 01 Dec 2021
A small step for Davy, one giant leap for camogie
While it won’t be his first encounter with camogie teams, Davy Fitzgerald’s upcoming gig with the Cork camogie team is a positive step for women’s sport, writes Denis Hurley.
Tommy Moyles on 01 Dec 2021
Exceptional price for coastal Wexford farm
Many land sales have been surpassing their guide price, a circa-28ac residential on the books of Quinn Property came close to doubling its guide price.
Kieran Mailey on 01 Dec 2021
Showcasing the best of breed at the RUAS Winter Fair
Pedigree Holstein breeders Philip and Linda Jones from Gorey, Co Wexford, have been exhibiting the cream of their herd at the Winter Fair for past 15 years as Kieran Mailey reports.
Paul Mooney on 17 Nov 2021
88ac Wexford farm with large farmyard
The sheds were built for the former dairy operation. There is also a bungalow residence.
Janine Kennedy on 10 Nov 2021
Building a thriving rural food community in Wexford
Building a thriving business is important - but building a business run on local connections and products is something from which an entire community can benefit. Janine Kennedy writes
Barry Murphy on 06 Nov 2021
Wexford organic dairy farmers ‘never going back’
Clover, regular topping, mixed species swards and 'good reseeds' see dairy herd of Joe and Alicia Whitty thrive while providing a sustainable farm income.
Caoimhe Harney on 03 Nov 2021
My Farming Week: Seán Ryan, Ballywilliam, Co Wexford
Seán Ryan runs a mixed farm with potatoes, tillage, cattle and a farm shop in Co Wexford with his partner Mary and son Cathal.
Paul Mooney on 27 Oct 2021
132ac in Wexford with period house and slate-roof buildings
Farmers will look first at the big block of land but other investors will admire the imposing house and outbuildings.
Gary Abbott on 27 Oct 2021
Heavy duty hornet spreads its way on to Irish market
Stafford Plant Solutions in Co Wexford recently began importing the Agri-Hire Engineering (AH) range of rear discharge spreaders. Gary Abbott travelled to Ferns for a closer look.
Pat O'Toole on 16 Oct 2021
‘Farm leaders need my media masterclass’ - Ivan Yates
The former agriculture minister believes that farming is losing the battle of the airwaves, but his experience on all sides of the microphone and camera can help.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 Sep 2021
Watch: automation key in Wexford dairy farm's success
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to meet Wexford dairy farmer Ivan Allen to take a look at Ireland's first Trioliet automatic feeding system and Teagle Tomahawk C12 bale and grain processor.
Pat O'Toole on 25 Sep 2021
A Signpost towards sustainability - Kermit would approve
Boris Johnson's remark this week to the UN that it's easy being green might be true for him, but tell that to a Welsh miner or a Bórd Na Móna worker from Edenderry or an Irish farmer.