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.
Double down on biosecurity - leading poultry vet
Double down on biosecurity - leading poultry vet
St David’s Poultry team specialist poultry vet Aonghus Lane advised farmers to “do the basics and do it as well as you possibly can”.
Camera at the Mart: weather woes don't dampen Listowel calf sale
Camera at the Mart: weather woes don't dampen Listowel calf sale
Windy conditions over the last week and across the weekend would normally be of concern to mart managers ahead of calf sales, but this wasn't the case in Listowel for last week's sale.
Martbids Database: heavy bullocks take massive jump in marts
Martbids Database: heavy bullocks take massive jump in marts
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Sheep mart prices: trade for hoggets more subdued this week
Sheep mart prices: trade for hoggets more subdued this week
Agents are exhibiting less of an appetite for heavier types in particular, with many mart managers reporting such types easing slightly on price.
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Sustainability verification awarded to Kerry Dairy Ireland in industry first
Sustainability verification awarded to Kerry Dairy Ireland in industry first
The SDP, developed by SAI Platform, provides a five-stage verification system that aligns sustainability expectations between dairy processors and buyers.
Supply and demand impacts current calf prices
Supply and demand impacts current calf prices
An increase in calf numbers has seen prices slip across all the main breeds on offer at calf sales across the country. The prices remain firmly ahead of 2024 levels.
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
UCD Lyons constructs state-of-the-art calf housing and research facilities
UCD Lyons constructs state-of-the-art calf housing and research facilities
Martin Merrick gets a look inside the brand-new calf shed, which will perform the dual role of providing high-welfare accommodation for the 200-cow dairy herd progeny, and research into calves.
Investigating unexplained lamb losses in Scottish hill flocks
Investigating unexplained lamb losses in Scottish hill flocks
Losses of lambs aged between six to eight weeks as well as those aged between four and six months were recorded at a high average figure of 18.6%. Darren Carty writes.
Pedigree breeder all-star awards set to take place in Portlaoise
Pedigree breeder all-star awards set to take place in Portlaoise
Nevan McKiernan previews the upcoming pedigree breeder all-star awards.
McHugh set to host inaugural timed auction of in-lamb Cheviot females
McHugh set to host inaugural timed auction of in-lamb Cheviot females
Rachel Gallagher talks with the McHugh family ahead of their upcoming online timed auction of Cheviot females.
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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Tirlán lost more than €260m on Glanbia shares on Wednesday
Tirlán lost more than €260m on Glanbia shares on Wednesday
Farmers awaiting their Glanbia spinout have seen its value drop by almost a quarter
The writing has been on the wall for SlimFast for years
The writing has been on the wall for SlimFast for years
The only question for Glanbia is why it took them so long to get rid of it.
Glanbia shares tumble on disappointing outlook
Glanbia shares tumble on disappointing outlook
Nutrition company says record high whey prices will reduce margins in 2025.
Glanbia shares plunge on disappointing earnings outlook
Glanbia shares plunge on disappointing earnings outlook
Nutrition company announces it is to sell its underperforming SlimFast business.
Kverneland Group Ireland appoints new dealer in east Cork
Kverneland Group Ireland appoints new dealer in east Cork
Kverneland Group Ireland has just appointed Ryalls Farm & Industrial Equipment as main agents for its full range of implements.
Sluggish start for 2025 tractor sales
Sluggish start for 2025 tractor sales
New tractor registrations have got off to a slow start for 2025, according to data reported by the FTMTA.
New quad bike regulations -  are you ready? SPONSORED
New quad bike regulations - are you ready?
Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.
Peace and privacy on rural 102ac tillage farm
Peace and privacy on rural 102ac tillage farm
This property is in a quiet rural area but busy towns and the motorway are just a short drive away. Paul Mooney reports.
March auction for 'productive' lands
March auction for 'productive' lands
A 21.6ac non-residential holding near Thomastown heads for online auction in mid March. Listed with Quinn Property that land is all in grass, writes Tommy Moyles.
€18,000 for the keys to the ‘Kingdom’
€18,000 for the keys to the ‘Kingdom’
A 106ac non-residential farm in north Kerry has come on the market lately and properties of this size in this area coming up for sale are a rarity. Tommy Moyles reports.
UCD Lyons constructs state-of-the-art calf housing and research facilities
UCD Lyons constructs state-of-the-art calf housing and research facilities
Martin Merrick gets a look inside the brand-new calf shed, which will perform the dual role of providing high-welfare accommodation for the 200-cow dairy herd progeny, and research into calves.
Farmers could be paid lump sums to rewet land
Farmers could be paid lump sums to rewet land
There are 80,000ha to be rewetted or extensified over the coming years under contracts agreed over a 15-year timeframe.
Plan to cut farming on 80,000ha of peat soils
Plan to cut farming on 80,000ha of peat soils
The extensification could involve rewetting, reducing stocking rates, fertiliser cuts or the raising of drains.
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
Government to lead new communication strategy for AD
Government to lead new communication strategy for AD
With many proposed anaerobic digestion plants facing significant community opposition, the Government plans to launch a new communication strategy.
Assurances given to forestry owners on potential future supports
Assurances given to forestry owners on potential future supports
Minister Michael Healy-Rae has moved to reassure forest owners that any work undertaken now will not affect eligibility for any potential future assistance that is introduced.
Department refuses to budge on felling licences
Department refuses to budge on felling licences
The Department of Agriculture has estimated that 24,000ha of forestry or close to 10m cubic metres of timbers was flattened by storms Éowyn and Darragh.
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland diary of events
Northern Ireland diary of events
Shows, sales and events taking place across the NI farming industry over the next week.
Compact farm with nice four-bed house
Compact farm with nice four-bed house
The property has a useful farmyard while the land is described as dry and well maintained. Paul Mooney reports.
25ac good quality grassland holding
25ac good quality grassland holding
The same auctioneer has a 230ac farm – with cattle yard – available to lease, writes Paul Mooney.
Non-residential sizeable farms up for auction
Non-residential sizeable farms up for auction
One comes with an old farmyard while the other sits on the edge of a village, writes Paul Mooney.
Peace and privacy on rural 102ac tillage farm
Peace and privacy on rural 102ac tillage farm
This property is in a quiet rural area but busy towns and the motorway are just a short drive away. Paul Mooney reports.