Kirkby Stephen Swaledale in lamb sale tops at 5,000gns
Kirkby Stephen Swaledale in lamb sale tops at 5,000gns
Rachel Gallagher reports on the recent in-lamb Swaledale sale held in Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, Cumbria, England.
Sinn Féin calls for hedge-cutting exemption
Sinn Féin calls for hedge-cutting exemption
One of the main factors for power outages was trees falling on power lines and blocking access to power lines.
Camera at the Mart: over 1,600 calves meet solid trade in Bandon
Camera at the Mart: over 1,600 calves meet solid trade in Bandon
Calf numbers doubled in Bandon last week and there was another surge in numbers for this week's sale, where over 1,600 calves went through the ring.
Sheep mart prices: Hoggets solid, more bite for ewes
Sheep mart prices: Hoggets solid, more bite for ewes
Reports on throughput vary across marts with some managers reporting an increase in numbers while others point to entries remaining below the norm for the time of year.
Camera at the Mart: flying Friesian calf trade in Cahir
Camera at the Mart: flying Friesian calf trade in Cahir
Strong demand is putting a very strong floor under calf prices at the moment and this was very evident in Cahir Mart for their sale on Friday evening last.
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Tirlán confirms €5.9m trading bonus payout
Tirlán confirms €5.9m trading bonus payout
Tirlán chair John Murphy said that the co-op has reshaped the dairy element of the scheme to focus on driving milk solids production through peak.
Jury to be sworn in after farmer pleads not guilty to animal neglect
Jury to be sworn in after farmer pleads not guilty to animal neglect
At a sitting of the court in October 2024, Coughlan and his co-accused had indicated a certain course of action would be taken.
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers SPONSORED
Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers
The nature of farming like any business, is that farmers are continually investing in their farms, land, infrastructure, buildings, stock and machinery to improve on-farm efficiencies or productivity
UK 'battle bluetongue' campaign launched
UK 'battle bluetongue' campaign launched
The campaign is urging farmers to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or flock against bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) this spring.
Heptavac shortage to persist all spring
Heptavac shortage to persist all spring
Heptavac P Plus is a vaccine, which is used for the control of both clostridial diseases and pasteurellosis in sheep.
Carrickmore Maximus son tops Ballymena at 8,000gns
Carrickmore Maximus son tops Ballymena at 8,000gns
Nevan McKiernan reports on the British Limousin Cattle Society's show and sale of bulls and heifers at Ballymena Livestock Mart.
Tir Conaill Blackface female sale tops at €3,000
Tir Conaill Blackface female sale tops at €3,000
Rachel Gallagher reports from Milford Mart for the Tir Conaill Blackface Sheepbreeders Association 13th annual female show and sale.
Getting through the first SBLAS audit SPONSORED
Getting through the first SBLAS audit
Damien Murray, Origin Green Producer Liaison & Standard Co-Coordinator gives a step by step guide for new suckler members of SBLAS facing their first audit.
Helping calves thrive: a proactive approach to gut health this calving seasonSPONSORED
Helping calves thrive: a proactive approach to gut health this calving season
Calving season is a critical period for the long-term health and productivity of young calves.
Nine months’ pneumonia virus protection with only two injectionsSPONSORED
Nine months’ pneumonia virus protection with only two injections
Kevin Moran farms 105 hectares with 260 cows, in a spring-calving, grass-based system in Caherlistrane, Co Galway. All young stock are contract-reared from 13 weeks of age, to the point of calving.
Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-MixSPONSORED
Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-Mix
Wicklow farmer John Wynne farms alongside his mother Frances on their dairy and tillage farm near Baltinglass.
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Glanbia says record-high whey prices will hit 2025 performance
Glanbia says record-high whey prices will hit 2025 performance
Nutrition company announces it is to sell its underperforming SlimFast business.
Inflation will influence UK supermarket sourcing policy
Inflation will influence UK supermarket sourcing policy
UK and Irish farmgate beef price is likely to cause UK supermarkets to review their non-import sourcing policy.
Strong UK red meat sales in January
Strong UK red meat sales in January
Sales of beef grew again in January for both volume and value, and while lamb volumes dipped they were still ahead over the full year.
Merger of Arrabawn and Tipperary co-ops to be completed next week
Merger of Arrabawn and Tipperary co-ops to be completed next week
Regulatory approval for the merger has finally been given nearly four months after members voted .
Valtra wins Good Design Award 2024
Valtra wins Good Design Award 2024
Valtra has scooped the Good Design Award 2024 with its sixth-generation S Series in the industrial category.
EU Machinery market in upswing territory – CEMA
EU Machinery market in upswing territory – CEMA
The European agricultural machinery industry shows further signs of positivity after bottoming out last year, according to the latest CEMA market trends report.
Substantial holding in Co Offaly could qualify for grants and BISS
Substantial holding in Co Offaly could qualify for grants and BISS
A 91ac farm in Co Offaly with a farm yard and derelict house has recently come on the market. All in one block, the property is served by an excellent road network.
Excellent Kerry tillage farm has €2.2m price tag
Excellent Kerry tillage farm has €2.2m price tag
A non-residential farm on the outskirts of Ardfert village a short distance north of Tralee has just come on the market. It's a top quality holding that has been in tillage for many years.
Immaculate yard and farm in Co Cork dairy hot spot
Immaculate yard and farm in Co Cork dairy hot spot
A farm in the noted liquid milk supplying area north of Cork city has just come on the market. A neat and compact yard is a standout feature of this holding.
Lely to host TAMS III grant webinar
Lely to host TAMS III grant webinar
The company will host the information webinar to discuss grant aid available to farmers for their various products.
What will happen to tillage land on peat soils?
What will happen to tillage land on peat soils?
There are a number of tillage farms on peat soils that will be impacted by GAEC 2 under conditionality rules in the CAP.
Fertiliser database: some facts and figures
Fertiliser database: some facts and figures
The Department of Agriculture gave a talk on the fertiliser database at the Irish Tillage and Land Use Society’s spring workshop.
77% of people support energy project near their homes – KPMG survey
77% of people support energy project near their homes – KPMG survey
Research carried out by KPMG found that over three-quarters of people surveyed would support renewable energy projects close to their homes
More evidence Ireland’s grid not fit for purpose
More evidence Ireland’s grid not fit for purpose
Whether it’s farmers wishing to install solar panels on their roofs or wind farms wishing to maximise generation on their sites, Ireland’s dated electricity grid continues to cause constraints.
Over 11,700ha of trees levelled by storm
Over 11,700ha of trees levelled by storm
The calculation is based on an analysis of satellite imagery for counties Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Longford and Cavan.
Thinning licences now valid to clear forests damaged by storms
Thinning licences now valid to clear forests damaged by storms
The Department confirmed that both existing clearfell licences and thinning-only licences can be used to clear these windblown forests.
Almost 16,000 birds to be culled in Tyrone due to suspected bird flu
Almost 16,000 birds to be culled in Tyrone due to suspected bird flu
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating a further suspected case of notifiable avian influenza in a commercial poultry premises near Pomeroy, Co Tyrone.
Inheritance tax changes to impact over 42,200 English and Scottish farms
Inheritance tax changes to impact over 42,200 English and Scottish farms
AHDB analyst Tom Spencer said that tillage farms are the most likely to be affected due to their scale and asset size.
A tranquil escape with plenty of potential for just under €1m
A tranquil escape with plenty of potential for just under €1m
A 38ac residential property south of Navan and within easy reach of the M3 motorway has just come on the market with Coonan Property.
Big dairy demand for smaller non-residential grassland  farms
Big dairy demand for smaller non-residential grassland farms
County Cork auctioneers are reporting strong demand for smaller non-residential farms especially from dairy clients who are concerned about the future of the nitrates derogation.
Excellent Kerry tillage farm has €2.2m price tag
Excellent Kerry tillage farm has €2.2m price tag
A non-residential farm on the outskirts of Ardfert village a short distance north of Tralee has just come on the market. It's a top quality holding that has been in tillage for many years.
No fear for Ireland as they enter Dragons’ den
No fear for Ireland as they enter Dragons’ den
Welsh troubles mean that Ireland are almost certain to pick up a third win.