Ireland’s second dairy producer organisation (PO), The Munster Dairy Producer Organisation (MDPO) has been approved by the Department of Agriculture,... The post Munster Dairy Producer Organisation secures DAFM approval appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Agriculture and farming “matters” and it is time the sector to start “getting treated with a little bit of respect”... The post Watch: Time for farming to get ‘treated with a little bit of respect’ – Taoiseach appeared first on Agriland.ie.

There are several exciting jobs available in the agri-sector at present, including a position for an agricultural college teacher and... The post College teacher and other jobs available in agri-sector appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has described a meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris this afternoon (Friday, April... The post Taoiseach has ‘good grasp’ of issues facing farmers – Gorman appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Copa Cogeca has said that the next European Union budget must better reflect the bloc’s ambitions when it comes to... The post Copa Cogeca: Next EU budget must better reflect farming ambition appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Over eight people in the farming community have died by suicide in the last 10 days, according to Macra president,... The post Houlihan: Over eight in farm communities died by suicide in last 10 days appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Derek Johnston started off Johnston Farm Equipment of Longford with Massey Ferguson back in 1982 and, despite an interlude dealing... The post Warm welcome at Johnston Farm Equipment’s open day appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that “urgent intervention” is needed from government to address the rising number of... The post Call for ‘urgent intervention’ after several dog attacks on livestock appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The board of Aurivo has today (Friday, April 19) confirmed the milk price it will pay farmers for supplies delivered... The post Aurivo confirms milk price for March supplies appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Wayne Smith, a sheep farmer has said that he has had to ask one of his neighbours to dig a... The post Australian farmer digs pit ‘big enough’ for more than 3,000 sheep appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Ireland sent food and live animal exports worth over €13.5 million to Israel between last October and January. The information... The post Sinn Féin TD questions Irish agri-food exports to Israel appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Taoiseach Simon Harris, former Minister for Further and Higher Education, has said it is “possible” to deliver extra veterinary capacity... The post ‘Possible to deliver extra veterinary capacity’ for 2024 – Taoiseach appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Lakeland Dairies will host an information and education event next month focused on the importance of protecting and enhancing water... The post Lakeland Dairies to host water quality event on award-winning farm appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that he wants to see the tillage sector expanding, despite weather challenges this year. The... The post Watch: Taoiseach says he wants to see expansion in tillage sector appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Carbery Group has announced both its milk price for March supplies, as well as an additional support payment for its... The post Carbery Group announces milk price and additional 5c/L support appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection has been told that farmers with a high proportion of land under designation... The post Farm Assist: Calls for income disregard for land designations appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The concentration of land ownership in many parts of the country “is a problem” according to the Independent TD for... The post Concentration of land ownership ‘is a problem’ – TD appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Farmers For Action (FFA) has requested a meeting with Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer as bovine tuberculosis (bTB) infection among... The post FFA requests meeting with NI chief vet as bTB cases reach ‘all time high’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Pedigree Cattle Trust is calling for an independent review of the measures taken to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in... The post Call for review of bTB eradication measures in NI appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A campaign group, which includes the singer Feargal Sharkey, has been informed that 50% of Northern Irish dairy farms inspected... The post 50% of NI dairy farms non-compliant with river pollution regulations appeared first on Agriland.ie.

There are over 1,400 farmers in the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) who have yet to receive an advanced payment. These... The post 1,433 farmers yet to receive an advanced SIS payment appeared first on Agriland.ie.

By Gordon Deegan A State workplace watchdog has ordered that a former driver for Minister of Agriculture, Food and the... The post McConalogue ordered to pay €30,000 for unfair dismissal of driver appeared first on Agriland.ie.

New Zealand police have confirmed that they shot a ram after a couple were found dead in a paddock. “On... The post New Zealand police shoot ram after man and woman found dead appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said he does “not envisage” any further extension to the... The post June liming deadline remains despite weather conditions appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called for a cost-benefit analysis to be carried out on the... The post INHFA claims greenways ‘running out of steam’ due to less users appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The European People’s Party (EPP) conference gets underway this morning (Friday, April 19) and will focus on the future of... The post EPP agricultural conference gets underway in Carlow appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Culling badgers will not deliver the full eradication of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) according to a leading UK cattle vet. Dick... The post Culling badgers ‘will not’ eradicate bTB  – cattle vet appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The ’Dairy Beef Index Series’ is a collaboration between Agriland Media and the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team. Farming in Kilconieron, Co. Galway,... The post Dairy Beef Index Series: Dairy beef breeding in Galway appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The weekend and early next week are set to be mainly dry and sunny according to Met Éireann, although more... The post Weather: Dry and sunny weekend, but rain may return next week appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Growers should complete the main nitrogen (N) application on winter wheat crops before Growth Stage (GS) 32, according to Teagasc. This... The post Tillage: Winter wheat management update for growers appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has provided clarity in relation to the qualifying criteria for the... The post Banding: Qualifying criteria for crude protein allowance appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has made available data on the average prices paid for calves based on breed,... The post Table: How much extra money are high CBV calves making? appeared first on Agriland.ie.

There has been varied demand for the new Fodder Transport Support Measure, with co-ops stating that they have been “actively... The post Co-ops nationwide ‘actively engaged’ in fodder transport measure appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher has called for an urgent review of the Forestry Strategy to ensure the country meets... The post Urgent review of forestry strategy needed to meet targets – MEP appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research and development,... The post €800,000 in funding for 6 agri-research projects – Heydon appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Tractor registrations showed a marked decrease in March with 13% fewer tractors being registered this year than in the corresponding... The post Machinery: Tractor registrations see decrease of 13% on 2023 appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Macra has welcomed a decision by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue not to pursue a dairy... The post Macra: Focus must shift from dairy exit scheme to succession appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is still processing 661 applications made under the 2023 Basic Income... The post Almost 1,600 BISS and ANC scheme payments outstanding appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) chair, Bobby Miller, has emphasised that staying safe must always be a priority for farmers.... The post Opinion: Staying safe must always remain farmers’ top priority appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The base price for milk supplied to Tirlán for March will be 39.58c/L, including VAT, the processor said today (Thursday,... The post Tirlán base milk price up 1c/L for March supplies appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has raised a tax relief issue for landowners who have leased their land for the... The post TD raises issue on tax relief for wind energy appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has claimed that farmers have been “led up the garden path” on a... The post Farmers ‘led up the garden path’ on dairy exit scheme – ICMSA appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Arrabawn Co-op has reported a 20% drop in turnover from €505 million in 2022 to €403 million in 2023, latest... The post Turnover fell at Arrabawn Co-op in 2023 but operating profit rose appeared first on Agriland.ie.

There was €9,575,863 drawn down for group water scheme-related projects under the multi-annual rural programme in 2023, according to a... The post Over €9m drawn down for rural group water scheme in 2023 appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Revenue is advising farmers that if they bring a quantity of agri-diesel from the north to the south – that... The post Excise duty must be paid if agri-diesel brought in from NI – Revenue appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Country lifestyle brand, Ballybar, are hosting a coffee morning on Saturday, April 20 from 11:00a.m at the Coppenagh House farm... The post ‘Take a Break with Ballybar’ at coffee morning for farmers appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The board of Arrabawn has today (Thursday, April 18), announced its milk price for March supplies, and introduced a supplier... The post Arrabawn introduces supplier input support for March milk appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Kildare Chilling has said there “is no problem” issuing cheques to farmers after some farmers claimed they had experienced a... The post ‘No problem’ for farmers to collect cheques at Kildare Chilling appeared first on Agriland.ie.

MSD Animal Health and XLVets Ireland’s ‘Day in the Life of a Vet’ series captures the busy reality of life... The post ‘Day in the Life of a Vet’ series captures the reality of veterinary life appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has met with his UK counterpart in London to discuss matters... The post McConalogue meets UK counterpart on bilateral trade appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A total of 385 participants in Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) are still waiting for their interim... The post ACRES: Over 380 farmers still waiting for interim payment appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Francie Gorman has called on the government to use all available resources... The post ‘Full resources of the state’ needed to secure nitrates derogation appeared first on Agriland.ie.

An Garda Síochána is calling on all motorists to support ‘National Slow Down Day’ from tomorrow (Friday, April 19) to... The post Gardaí urge road users be cautious on ‘Slow Down Day’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Denmark has announced that it will not seek a further extension from the EU Commission for the country’s nitrates derogation.... The post Denmark will not seek extension of nitrates derogation appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that all eligible applications under Tranche 3 of the... The post All eligible Tranche 3 TAMS applications to be approved appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that a reduction scheme for dairy cows is “off... The post Dairy reduction scheme ‘off the table’ – minister appeared first on Agriland.ie.

During what is a busy and challenging period on sheep farms across the country, the lambing season this year has... The post Post-lambing challenges worsened by adverse weather conditions appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A Co. Kilkenny dairy farmer is confirming that his milk volumes are currently down by 8L/cow/day year-on-year. William O’Grady milks... The post Milk volumes down by ‘8L/cow/day’ – Kilkenny dairy farmer appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has clarified concerns from farmers relating to balancing payments from the... The post DAFM clarifies details on bTB balancing payments appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Contaminated waterways due to what has been described as an “agricultural related” incident between Kiltimagh and Balla is affecting around... The post ‘Agri-related’ water incident affects estimated 500 people in Co. Mayo appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Fertiliser use in 2024 will exceed last year, but farmers will be buying supplies more often and in smaller quantities,... The post Fertiliser use to exceed 2023 with smaller purchases – Woulfe appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Lakeland Dairies is on the look out for potential new acquisitions in the UK, Europe and the United States “to... The post Lakeland Dairies targets acquisitions with €100m fund appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Now in its 12th year, Emerald Expo returns to the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan on Saturday, April 27.... The post Emerald Expo dairy show to return to Cavan this month appeared first on Agriland.ie.

There is now less than a month to the deadline for farmers to submit applications to the Department of Agriculture,... The post What should farmers know about transferring entitlements? appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Cork-based seed supplier, John Howard of Sunnyside Farm has come up with a new pre-mixed seed mixture for the Winter... The post Cork supplier creates new pre-mixed seed mixture for ACRES appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice for specific batches of Magnum Almond Ice Cream... The post Well-known ice cream brand recalled for presence of metal appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection has been told that payments from farm schemes under Pillar II of the Common... The post Farm Assist: Pillar II schemes ‘should be disregarded in totality’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Dairygold has today (Wednesday, April 17), announced its milk price for March supplies and a 2.0c/L weather/fodder relief payment, including... The post Dairygold confirms March milk price and weather relief payment appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Farmers in Co. Down received €115.9 million in milk payments – topping Lakeland Dairies’ milk payments league table for 2023.... The post Co. Down farmers top Lakeland Dairies’ milk payments league table appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The sustainability of the Irish pig sector and how it has performed up to this point was commended by those... The post Pig sector at the ‘forefront’ of environmental sustainability ‘for years’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Developing a strategy plan, ensuring a correct insurance policy is followed, and being able to respond and recover are some... The post Top tips for risk management in the dairy industry – expert appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Lakeland Dairies has blamed a “challenging year” for a €300,000 drop in turnover to €1.6 billion in 2023 compared to... The post Sharp drop in turnover and profit at Lakeland Dairies during 2023 appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has highlighted the importance of ensuring that farms are “prepared for... The post Farms need to be prepared for potentially longer winters – minister appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Fertilizer Association of Ireland has this month issued its guidance on the best strategy to employ ahead of the... The post Fertilizer Association urges against seeking ‘bulky’ first cut of silage appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A study conducted by the University of Oxford has concluded that bats can be “valuable allies” for farmers by feeding... The post Bats can be ‘valuable allies’ for farmers by eating pests – study appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Sinn Féin has introduced legislation in the Dáil to set up a ‘Commission on the Future of the Family Farm’.... The post Sinn Féin proposes bill to set up commission on family farm future appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) gave the green light to a further 137 applications made under... The post DAFM approves further 137 TAMS tranche 1 applications appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, April 17) announced extensions to the deadlines to... The post Nitrates derogation and dairy banding deadlines extended appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Milk processor Aurivo has seen its operating profit decline by 71.4% in 2023 to €5.1 million, down from €17.8 million... The post Aurivo operating profit back 71% in 2023 as commodity prices fell appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued 145 afforestation licences so far this year, relating to... The post DAFM: 145 afforestation licences issued this year appeared first on Agriland.ie.