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UCD Agricultural Society announces charities for 2021/22
Neil Maher
UCD Ag Soc has returned for the academic year of 21/22 with plenty of in-person events.
29 September 2021 News
‘Active farmers’ and convergence top CAP agenda in Offaly
Charlie McConalogue was at Tullamore Mart on Tuesday 28 September to consult with the people of Co Offaly about their CAP concerns.
15 May 2021 News
UCD AgSoc grand raffle launched for 2021
UCD's agricultural science society has launched its 2021 Grand Raffle, raising funds for Embrace Farm and Strange Boat Donor Foundation.
Bord Bia tops reputation survey
The study measures the level of trust, respect, admiration and esteem the public has for 100 organisations in Ireland.
8 May 2021 News
Agri jobs: farm managers and tractor drivers wanted
We take a look at the latest jobs on offer in the agri sector. This week, farm manager and yard worker positions are available.
7 May 2021 News
Weekend weather: mixed weekend ahead
A mostly wet weekend is ahead, but a small increase in temperatures is also on the way.
7 May 2021 News
Sheep shearing courses make a return for 2021
The Irish Sheep Shearers Association is back running their shearing courses after a COVID-19-enforced break last year.
5 May 2021 News
Mart managers and farmers look forward to ringside return
With the confirmation that ringside customers will return to marts on 17 May, we spoke to mart managers and farmers about the long awaited return.
5 May 2021 News
My Farming Week: Niall Hughes, Castleshane, Co Monaghan
Niall and John Hughes milk 70 cows on their farm in Castleshane, Co Monaghan.
5 May 2021 News
Kilkenny College students host virtual tractor run for charity
Senior-cycle students at Kilkenny College have held their tractor run virtually for a second year, with past pupils also taking part in this year’s event.
5 May 2021 News
Agri-food strategy tops agenda at first meeting of pig roundtable
The work of the roundtable will be determined primarily by strategic drivers related to the sector, including the programme for government and the new agri food strategy.
29 April 2021 News
Mart managers positive after buoyant spring trade
Neil Maher spoke to mart managers in Cork, Cavan, Galway and Carlow about the year to date and the outlook for the coming months.
28 April 2021 News