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Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

Currently, Ireland is highly dependent on imported flour, as the Irish milling wheat industry died out decades ago.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

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UCD announces Karina Pierce as dean of agriculture

UCD announces Karina Pierce as dean of agriculture

NEWS 9 July 2026

From the Tramlines: crops ripen quickly in fine weather

From the Tramlines: crops ripen quickly in fine weather

CROPS 8 July 2026

Three members reappointed to Bord Bia board

Three members reappointed to Bord Bia board

Three members reappointed to Bord Bia board

NEWS 7 July 2026

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

New project to investigate methane-reducing feed additives in cattle

NEWS 3 July 2026

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UCD marks 100 years of agricultural education with new book

UCD marks 100 years of agricultural education with new book

The book, titled 'A History of Agriculture at UCD', looks at the origins, evolution and impact of agricultural education at UCD since its establishment.

NEWS 4 April 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 4 April 2026

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

The Minister has said he is satisfied that Dr Huey has the required expertise and governance experience to effectively contribute as a director to the board of Horse Sport Ireland.

NEWS 4 April 2026

Who is on the board of farming’s newest quango?

Who is on the board of farming’s newest quango?

Aidan Brennan discusses the board members of Our Food Roots, the body set up to communicate farming matters to the general public.

NEWS 4 April 2026

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

UCD research has shown that using treated grain can reduce the carbon footprint of pig production by 11%.

NEWS 4 April 2026

Over 50% of Irish dairy herds could be exposed to Q fever – study

Over 50% of Irish dairy herds could be exposed to Q fever – study

Q fever is a notifiable zoonotic disease, which can cause abortions in cows and humans. However, it is largely overlooked within animal and human health.

NEWS 4 April 2026

Crop Protection Magazine - a must for all tillage farmers

Crop Protection Magazine - a must for all tillage farmers

Crop Protection Magazine is out this Thursday and provides all the latest information on plant protection products.

NEWS 4 April 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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