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Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:45:00 +0000

European Union agriculture ministers should make day-to-day life easier for farmers by “cutting red tape” according to a senator who... The post Red tape ‘must be cut’ for farmers – senator appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:06:21 +0000

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has today (Friday, March 29) submitted a detailed report to the National Fodder and... The post ICOS calls for farm inspection reprieve and rebate on feed appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

As Easter approaches, Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan is calling on the public to protect nesting... The post Minister urges protection of nesting birds over Easter appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:45:00 +0000

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued over €3.1 million in outstanding scheme payments to farmers over... The post DAFM issues a further €3.1m in scheme payments appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:50:00 +0000

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) is calling for a pause in all farm inspections as farmers across... The post INHFA calls for pause in farm inspections due to ‘relentless rain’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:15:53 +0000

Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture, Claire Kerrane has said that some farmers are very concerned about the potential tax bills... The post Some farmers ‘worried sick’ about RZLT – Kerrane appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:35:13 +0000

Met Éireann has said that the unsettled showery weather conditions are set to continue over the Easter weekend across the... The post Met Éireann: Showery conditions for Easter weekend appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:10:00 +0000

How Irish dairy farmers are paid for their milk has to be a major factor when selecting potential sires for... The post Breeding season: How are you paid for your milk? appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Now in its twelfth year, the Emerald Expo event returns to the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan on Saturday,... The post Emerald Expo 2024 event launched at Virginia Show Centre appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +0000

More than €1 billion could be invested in onshore wind energy by Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables, in a... The post New partnership invests €1 billion in onshore wind appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:15:00 +0000

Ireland has been ranked third in the European Union (EU) for the highest share of road deaths on rural roads.... The post Ireland ranks third in the EU for highest level of rural road deaths appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Banks in Northern Ireland have been urged by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) to “provide leniency” to farmers who are... The post UFU: Banks urged to ‘provide leniency’ to farmers battling wet weather appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:45:00 +0000

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has said he will meet the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to... The post TD to meet minister over farmers awaiting Shannon Callows pay appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:30:00 +0000

The latest market report from the FTMTA Statistical Service has noted a slight recovery in tractor registrations in February, which... The post FTMTA figures show a slow start to tractor sales recovery appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:15:00 +0000

The Leptavoid-H vaccination for leptospirosis (Lepto) from MSD Animal Health will be back in stock with vets from next week,... The post Lepto vaccine available from next week appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to provide a range of supports... The post Minister highlights importance of animal health appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:15:00 +0000

From Rathdangan in Co. Wicklow, Mervyn and Dorothy Fairbrother’s Holstein Friesian dairy herd will soon be sold in a clearance... The post Wicklow farmers leave dairy farming on their ‘own terms’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:45:00 +0000

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that a scheduled meeting of the National Fodder and Food... The post Fodder committee meeting must ‘kickstart emergency response’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:38:30 +0000

With a large herd to care for, the ‘extra set of eyes in the yard’ provided by SenseHub Dairy Monitoring... The post SenseHub is like an ‘extra set of eyes in the yard’ for Antrim farmer appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:15:00 +0000

The Dutch parliament has heard that “the import of calves from Ireland is increasing every year”. The Minister of Agriculture,... The post Dutch parliament told that the import of calves from Ireland is ‘increasing’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000

The Commercial Beef Value (CBV) Series is a collaboration between the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and Agriland Media Group. William Larkin... The post Commercial Beef Value Series: Watch – high CBV calves in Limerick appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:58:22 +0000

The importance of injectable trace minerals in maiden heifers during the pre-breeding period cannot be underestimated. As the backbone of... The post Importance of injectable trace minerals in maiden heifers appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:15:00 +0000

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell in Ireland in the third quarter of 2023 according to a new European Union (EU)... The post GHG emissions fell in Ireland in Q3 2023 – Eurostat appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:33:00 +0000

Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has announced funding of €4.1 million to develop and enhance 151 outdoor... The post €4m allocated under ‘Our Rural Future’ for outdoor recreation appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:10:00 +0000

With the 2024 breeding season on the horizon, the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and Teagasc have developed a set... The post New set of breeding guidelines for dairy herds appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:55:00 +0000

A new children’s book involving farm animals has been released today (Thursday, March 28). Entitled ‘The Little Lamb Who Led’, it... The post New book teaches children about animals and wellbeing appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:20:00 +0000

The Irish Cattle Breeders Federation (ICBF) has said that 448,123 calves have been genotyped to date under the National Genotyping... The post Almost 450,000 calves genotyped so far this year – ICBF appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:03:54 +0000

The total number of cattle slaughtered in February rose by 5.5% to almost 165,000 head when compared to the same... The post CSO: Cattle slaughterings rose by 5.5% in February appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:50:00 +0000

The European Milk Board (EMB) has said that there is “still a lot more that should be done” to strengthen... The post EMB: ‘A lot more’ to be done in EU to improve producer positions appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has emphasised the importance of government policy... The post Labour costs among biggest challenges for food sector – FDI appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae is calling on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to roll out a... The post Healy-Rae: ‘We’re in the middle of a fodder crisis’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Progressive Farm Program series is brought to you by Agriland Media in collaboration with Progressive Genetics and AgriNet HerdApp. The sixth focus... The post Progressive Farm Program: Huge genetic gains on dairy-beef enterprise appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Feed rebates are currently being offered by various milk processors across the country to their milk suppliers. These processors and... The post Who is currently offering feed rebates to milk suppliers? appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:20:00 +0000

According to College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprises (CAFRE) crops advisors, spring barley seed may be in short supply... The post Concern over availability of spring barley seed appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:10:00 +0000

The breeding season is just around the corner and many farmers will have selected their sires or are in the... The post Breeding season: What criteria is being used to select sires? appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The effects of “plane loads of young people leaving Ireland” are being seen in labour shortages on farms nationwide this... The post ‘Plane loads’ of young people leaving Ireland adding to farm labour shortage appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:15:34 +0000

The outlook for the European poultry industry is “moderately positive” as chicken remains an affordable choice for consumers according to... The post Rabobank: Demand for poultry is ‘improving’ in Europe appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:50:00 +0000

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Pippa Hackett has said that environmental sustainability and... The post Hackett: Sustainability ‘now plays key role’ in US consumer choice appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:20:00 +0000

Representatives from Farmers For Action (FFA) in Northern Ireland travelled to London on Monday, March 25 to support Save British... The post Protest in London addressed ‘fear over food security’- FFA appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Bord Bia has confirmed to Agriland that it is currently in the process of establishing a monitoring group to oversee... The post Bord Bia to set up monitoring group for PGI beef appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:30:00 +0000

Exports of grain from Ukraine to the EU have “returned to the level of 2022”, according to the country’s agriculture... The post Ukraine grain exports to EU ‘have returned to 2022 levels’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:15:00 +0000

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are... The post Road safety warning issued ahead of Easter weekend appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) held it’s 49th annual show and sale today (Wednesday, March 27) at the Kilmallock... The post Prices hit €4,800 at the IHFA Premier Bull sale appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:45:00 +0000

The overall area under cereals fell by 16,300ha to 272,400ha in the 12 month period from June 2022 to June... The post Report: Land under cereals fell by 16,300ha over 12 month period appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:30:00 +0000

Biosecurity involves taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious disease. This is a responsibility for every exhibitor... The post AHWNI warns herd owners to follow biosecurity guidance appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:15:00 +0000

The European Commission has today (Wednesday, March 27) approved €900 million funding in France for companies investing in the use of... The post EU approves €900 million renewable funding for France appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:45:00 +0000

Met Éireann is currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to help develop a new weather model for intense rainfall events in... The post Met Éireann to develop model for intense rainfall over short periods appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:30:00 +0000

The Partners in Reproduction Series is a collaboration between MSD Animal Health and Agriland Media Group. In the second part... The post Partners in Reproduction Series: Technology to optimise fertility performance appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:15:00 +0000

The European Commission has launched an investigation to determine if Zoetis may have breached EU competition rules by preventing the... The post EU investigates Zoetis over possible breach of competition rules appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:50:00 +0000

Landowners have until April 1 to make submissions to the relevant Local Authority on whether their land meets the criteria... The post Countdown to April 1 deadline for next RZLT submissions appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:25:00 +0000

Sheep numbers were down by 4.9% in June 2023 according to the latest compiled data from the Central Statistics Office... The post CSO: Sheep numbers down by almost 5% in June 2023 appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said it is “not too late” to replace the Nature Restoration Law... The post ‘Not too late’ to replace NRL with something ‘collaborative’ – ICMSA appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000

This is about my community around Lough Funshinagh, my neighbours, people I know. You can make up your mind about what’s right... The post Letter to the editor: The ‘fairytale’ of Lough Funshinagh appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Lidl Great Britain (GB) announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) that it aims to solidify its commitment to ethically sourced quality... The post Lidl GB announces plan to ‘elevate’ chicken welfare standards appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:40:00 +0000

Agriculture ministers from across the EU have indicated their support for the European Commission’s plan to simplify the Common Agricultural... The post CAP simplification plan gets backing of EU agri ministers council appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:20:00 +0000

Beef exports from Argentina have reached a record level, with official data showing the highest amount of foreign sales in... The post Beef exports in Argentina reach record levels appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) is ramping up its campaign against the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law.... The post INHFA calls on councils to support Nature Restoration Law motion appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

The weekly sheep sale at Blessington Mart in Co. Wicklow showed a good demand for all varieties of hoggets, ewes,... The post Strong cull ewe trade as hoggets remain steady at Blessington Mart appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for snow and ice that will affect two counties today (Wednesday,... The post Met Éireann issues snow and ice weather warning appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:47:21 +0000

Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the “prestigious” BT cup at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) annual dinner, which was held... The post BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The need to both mix and alternate fungicide chemistries was highlighted at the Teagasc Potato Late Blight Workshop held at... The post Concern about fungicide resistance in potato blight strain appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:20:00 +0000

Ór-Real Irish Butter has today (Wednesday, March 27) announced that it is expanding its product range as sales growth continues.... The post Ór-Real Irish Butter sales up 93% as new products launched appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:52:35 +0000

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced another exemption for farmers in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment... The post DAFM confirms further ACRES exemption due to adverse weather appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:20:00 +0000

The demand for strong, well-fed calves is continuing to grow, with the calf trade and sales in marts very much... The post Positive trend and outlook for calf trade in marts appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:10:00 +0000

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that lead poisoning cases diagnosed by its veterinary laboratory... The post Farmers urged to be wary of lead poisoning of livestock appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Farmers have been hit with additional feed costs of up to €2,500 based on a 130-cow herd because of ongoing... The post Farmers hit with €2,500 extra feed costs due to wet weather appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:45:00 +0000

Five out of 11 sites identified by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) as National Priority Sites for enforcement last year... The post EPA: 5 food and drink sites prioritised for enforcement in 2023 appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:45:00 +0000

With a high demand for fodder right across the county, Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Kerry livestock chair, Kieran O’Shea said... The post High fodder prices ‘putting farmers under savage finance pressure’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +0000

Bord Bia has appointed two new market specialists for North America, one to focus on the drinks market, and one... The post Bord Bia appoints 2 new market specialists for North America appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:15:00 +0000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in sick cattle on two... The post Bird flu detected in dairy cows in the US appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000

The 2024 call for proposals under the United States (US) -Ireland research and development partnership in agriculture has opened. It... The post US-Ireland agri-research partnership opens for proposals appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:45:00 +0000

Lack of consensus on how to account for greenhouse gases (GHGs) from agriculture is impeding policy development for ‘net zero’... The post Study: Maintaining milk output would need 96% cut in suckler beef appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:30:00 +0000

The European Commission wants to “ease the pressure on farmers by reducing the administrative burden, together with member states,” president,... The post ‘Farmers can count on EU as a reliable partner’ – von der Leyen appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:10:00 +0000

Two ewes had a large delivery of lambs on one sheep farm in Co. Mayo in the past week. One... The post Video: Quads and quintuplets born on Mayo sheep farm appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:00:26 +0000

Moyne Veterinary Hospital is an independently owned mixed practice with a thriving large animal clinic, operating alongside their small animal... The post A vet’s approach to supporting transition cows appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:42:06 +0000

A new market has been announced for up to 5,000 pedigree heifers in North Africa, thanks to a collaboration between... The post New market for 5,000 pedigree heifers in North Africa appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:30:00 +0000

Two people have died in a house fire that occurred overnight in rural Co. Mayo, close to the town of... The post Two people die in house fire in rural Mayo appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:15:00 +0000

Uisce Éireann has said that it is taking “concerted action” to address exceedances of toxic chemicals in 25 public drinking... The post Uisce Éireann: ‘Concerted action’ on toxic chemicals in drinking water appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:45:00 +0000

A total of £50,000 in fines was given out to a construction company and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council... The post HSENI: £50k in fines given after engineer is fatally struck by tree appeared first on Agriland.ie.


Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:15:00 +0000

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has requested that a meeting of the National Fodder and Food... The post Minister to convene fodder committee amid weather woes appeared first on Agriland.ie.

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