Herdwatch and Farmplan, the farm software companies, have today (June 1) announced a new partnership. Under this partnership Herdwatch will... The post New partnership for Herdwatch and Farmplan appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has reiterated that state-owned lands will “shoulder the majority of the... The post Nature Restoration Law: TDs question government’s position appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The new, national genotyping programme was launched today (Wednesday, May 31), with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie... The post Watch: ‘I expect every farmer to want to be part of this’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) currently in force across Northern Ireland will be lifted after midnight on Friday (June... The post Bird flu prevention zone in NI to be lifted on Friday appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Agriculture was the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020, according to a new report from the Central... The post CSO: 38% of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for people to “raise a glass of milk to Irish farmers”.... The post ‘Raise a glass of milk to Irish farmers’ – ICMSA appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Kerry Group has today (Wednesday, May 31) announced that it has acquired Colombian food ingredients company, Proexcar S.A.S. Established in... The post Kerry Group acquires Colombian food ingredients company appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (YFCIS) which is part of the new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) is... The post TAMS 3 young farmers scheme open appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Senator Pippa Hackett has today (Wednesday, May... The post New national strategy to be developed for organic sector appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A funding package totaling €2.7 million has been approved for biodiversity projects throughout the country, the Minister of State for... The post New €2.7m in funding for biodiversity projects appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The largest group of political parties in the European Parliament, which includes Fine Gael as one of its members, has... The post Nature restoration: EPP pulls out of EU Parliament talks appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The European Commission has been urged to monitor the dairy sector closely and if necessary trigger a “voluntary” milk production... The post Europe needs ‘voluntary’ milk reduction scheme – producers appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Beef and sheep farmers in New Zealand are currently facing the highest on-farm inflation seen in the country since 1981,... The post New Zealand farmers facing highest inflation since 1981 appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Farmers can expect to pay a cent more for green diesel from tomorrow (Thursday, June 1) as fuel prices increase.... The post Fuel prices including green diesel up from Thursday appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that work is continuing on developing a new fertiliser... The post DAFM: Work continuing on fertiliser database appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Bord na Móna is to get an initial €50,000 funding package to develop a new recreation strategy for bogs. Heather... The post Bogs to be developed for new recreation activities appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Latest projections indicate that animal feed production levels in the UK have continued to fall year-on-year, according to latest figures... The post UK demand for animal feed falls to 17 year low appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A coalition of environmental organisations will hold a rally today (Wednesday, May 31) outside Leinster House in Dublin to highlight... The post Pro-Nature Restoration rally heads to Leinster House appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has published the brucellosis compensation rates for June... The post NI brucellosis compensation rates published for June 2023 appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The number of people working in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector stood at 82,228 last year, according to initial... The post Census: Agriculture, forestry and fisheries workers down 8% appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, May 31) announced funding for a “major and... The post Minister formally announces €43m genotyping programme appeared first on Agriland.ie.

John Kingham is the farm manager of Ireland’s largest suckler enterprise, Tateetra and Rathmore Farms, which spans across counties Louth... The post Tateetra and Rathmore Farms saves €50/ac with organic fertiliser appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A teenage girl has died after a road traffic collision involving a tractor in Co. Cavan last night (Tuesday, May... The post Teenage girl dies in road collision involving tractor appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A proposal to develop a single evaluation breeding index for New Zealand which was launched by industry organisation, DairyNZ, has... The post New Zealand: Breeding index proposal causes controversy appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The good weather over the last couple of weeks will have seen most, if not all, farmers move to harvest... The post Dry weather disrupts second cut silage preparations appeared first on Agriland.ie.

This week’s sheep trade sees significant variation between both the prices quoted and prices being paid across Irish sheep-processing outlets.... The post Sheep trade: €11/head variation in lamb price appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that he believes there are aspects of the proposed Nature Restoration Law that “go... The post Aspects of Nature Restoration Law go ‘too far’- Taoiseach appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A vet based in Co. Kerry is appealing to farmers to be extremely careful with their livestock when agitating slurry.... The post Vet issues appeal after 8 calves killed by slurry fumes appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Two of the most hotly contested public debates of recent weeks have seen Irish agriculture relegated to almost the ‘forgotten... The post Opinion: Why must agriculture always remain the forgotten sector? appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Ongoing support through the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) is “essential” to help farmers maintain their resilience as they respond to... The post CAP support ‘essential’ to help farmers amid unstable markets appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A Lely Atlantic hybrid event has highlighted the importance of herd health and reliability. The event was specifically aimed at... The post Lely event highlights herd health and reliability appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The contract to supply Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) with tractors for snow-blowing duties is most likely the largest and most... The post DAA switches from red to green to keep the runways clear appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Almost 130,000 (128,712) farmers applied online for the new Basic Income Support for Sustainable (BISS) and other area-based schemes, Minister... The post Almost 130,000 farmers apply for BISS and other schemes appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Lakeland Dairies chief executive Colin Kelly is predicting that world dairy markets will strengthen during the fourth quarter of this... The post World dairy markets to improve towards end of 2023 – CEO appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Farmers and food industry punters sifting through the noise that has been the very tribal, public ‘debate’ about Irish agriculture and... The post Ciaran Fitzgerald: Ag is in implementation mode for climate appeared first on Agriland.ie.

It is “intended” by government that land should be used for housing if it is zoned and has been subject... The post Zoned land ‘intended’ to be used for housing appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Concerns have been raised about Ireland’s exports of infant formula to China by a TD who said that the market... The post Concerns raised about falling exports of infant formula to China appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Winter barely could have the potential to deliver bumper yields in 2023, according to latest evidence from growers. However these... The post Winter barley crops on target to produce bumper yields appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Farm Sustainability Learning Hub Series in association with Bord Bia Good animal health and welfare is an integral part of livestock... The post Learning Hub Series: New animal welfare modules appeared first on Agriland.ie.

There is a “clueless and out-of-touch mentality” from government ministers when it comes to the current crisis in the forestry... The post Minister accused of being ‘clueless’ about forestry sector appeared first on Agriland.ie.

One of the UK’s largest supermarket groups has cut the price of more than 40 dairy products. Sainsbury’s said that... The post UK supermarket giant cuts price of 40 dairy products appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A second wave of investment in anaerobic digestion (AD) is set to re-shape the energy debate in Northern Ireland according... The post Anaerobic digestion may re-shape energy debate in NI appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The new National Apiculture Programme supporting beekeepers in Ireland has been launched by the Minister of State at the Department... The post New programme launched to support beekeepers in Ireland appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Funding of almost €180,000 has been awarded by government to a food waste reduction project. Minister for Agriculture, Food and... The post Funding of almost €180,000 for food waste reduction project appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A consignment of approximately 2,500 Irish cattle have been loaded on to a livestock vessel and have departed for Israel... The post 2,500 bulls, heifers and steers set sail from Ireland to Israel appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A man aged in his 70s has died following a farm accident in Co. Kerry yesterday (Monday, May 29). Gardaí... The post Man (70s) dies in Kerry farm accident appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Ireland should end live trade exports and “for as long as it exists” maximise the veterinary presence on all live exports... The post End live trade export practice – Leddin appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The recent improvement in weather has meant that anyone that didn’t have calves out has since put them out in... The post Dairy advice: Monitoring weights in heifer calves appeared first on Agriland.ie.

This week’s factory quotes sees the lower prices quoted for beef last week remaining at the same level, with some... The post Factory quotes: Lower quotes hold but higher prices ease appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A total of 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees have been planted at Glenveagh National Park, Co. Donegal, one of... The post Native Scots Pine ‘return’ to Glenveagh National Park appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A code of conduct will be drawn up later this year for candidates running in the national elections for the... The post Code of conduct being drawn up for IFA elections appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Investigations are ongoing after the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) was alerted to a fire in the Raven Wood... The post Investigations into fire on forest edge in Wexford ‘ongoing’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Blackgrass has been identified on Irish farms where there was previously no problem with the weed, according to Teagasc. Experts... The post Blackgrass must be taken ‘seriously’ – Teagasc appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a Condition Orange warning signifying high fire risk until... The post DAFM issues orange fire warning for grass and gorse appeared first on Agriland.ie.

It has been announced that the reintroduction of the first osprey chicks in over a hundred years in Ireland will... The post Osprey reintroduction in Ireland set for July appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has published the beneficiaries of direct payments under the Common Agricultural Policy... The post CAP: Who was the top direct payment beneficiary in your county? appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Summer Beef series is in conjunction with Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 campaign If someone was to list the main reasons for low levels... The post Summer Beef series: Impact of silage quality on dairy calf-to-beef appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Co. Carlow ploughing champion, John Tracey, will leave behind a “huge ploughing legacy”, according to the managing director for the... The post Legend John Tracey leaves a ‘huge ploughing legacy’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland need a tailored welfare payment system, according to a farmer-director of the co-op, Ulster Wool.... The post NI sheep sector needs urgent support – Ulster Wool appeared first on Agriland.ie.

MSD Animal Health has welcomed a former farm manager to its pig team. Co. Offally native Aiden Byrne, who was... The post MSD Animal Health expands pig team appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Gas generated 47% of Ireland’s electricity in April, up 4% on March but down 10% on the same period last... The post Gas generates almost half of electricity in April appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A new Guide to Land Eligibility and a new Explanatory Handbook for Conditionality Requirements have been published by the Department... The post New guides on land eligibility and conditionality published appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Consumers are turning to shopping little and often to help manage household budgets as high grocery inflation continues, according to... The post Kantar: Shoppers change habits due to grocery inflation appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Mayo dairy farmer Michael Gordon, who has been farming in Crossmolina since 1998, has been named as the Aurivo Milk... The post Two Mayo farming families win at Aurivo Milk Quality Awards appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Fonterra has again cut its forecast farmgate milk price for the current season due to reduced short-term dairy product demand,... The post Reduced demand from China hits Fonterra forecast milk price appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The issue of land being rented at “extreme prices” needs to be looked at as tillage farmers “simply cannot compete”... The post Rental prices described as ‘big pressure’ for tillage farmers appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A Ukrainian mapping solution for recording losses in the agricultural sector as a result of the war, has been named... The post Map showing Ukrainian agri-sector losses wins award appeared first on Agriland.ie.

A new venue has been secured for the Newry Agricultural Show in 2023 after an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis (bTB)... The post Newry Show set to return after four-year absence appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has met with Cork and Waterford County Councils to outline “serious farmer concerns” over the... The post Farmer concerns over greenway raised with councils appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Two key committees of the European Parliament have demonstrated significantly different approaches and views on the proposed expansion of the... The post IED: EU parliament agriculture and environment committees split appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The weather is set to continue dry and warm over the coming week and over the bank holiday next week,... The post Weather to remain dry and sunny this week appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The breeding season on most farms is moving into week five. At this point, farmers should be getting a better... The post Breeding: How many chances should you give a cow? appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Farming between the Knockmealdown and Galtee Mountains, brothers David and John O’Gorman are dairy farmers in the process of integrating... The post Tipp dairy farmers producing Advantage-spec beef calves appeared first on Agriland.ie.

May is fast turning into June and for dairy farmers, it may be time to start looking at changing the... The post Is it time to change the liners in your parlour? appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The coming weeks will see outgoing Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chair Gerard McGivern move on to the next stage... The post Interview: McGivern reflects on his tenure as LMC chair appeared first on Agriland.ie.

The demand for meat in China has been forecast to grow by 28 million tonnes by 2033, according to research... The post Meat consumption in China to grow by 28 million tonnes appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Dairy farmers must review their on-farm cashflow and plan ahead to reduce the impact of the “cost of farming squeeze”,... The post Manage dairy farm cashflow and avoid the ‘cost of farming squeeze’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Rathvilly, Co. Carlow man Fergus Coogan, who is a sales manager at Borris Agri Sales, has been busy carrying out... The post Carlow biodiversity project: ‘Provide the habitat and they will come’ appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Approximately 42.407ac, just outside Sallins, Co. Kildare, will go under the hammer in Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas, on Thursday, June 22,... The post ‘Attractive’ parcel of land in Sallins for auction appeared first on Agriland.ie.

In recent weeks, food prices have been high on agendas. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), food prices fell... The post Focus: Food inflation or deflation? appeared first on Agriland.ie.