LATEST ARTICLES
News
One-third of nitrogen used in 2024 was protected urea - Teagasc
Rachel Donovan
Teagasc's Signpost Conference took place in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, on Thursday 21 November.
20 November 2024 News
Jon Kenny knew his spuds
D'Unbelievables star Jon Kenny's funeral mass took place in Patrickswell, Co Limerick, on Tuesday.
13 November 2024 Climate and environment
What to do with my green waste?
Since 2023, it has been illegal to burn green waste on farms, including branches, bushes, and hedgerow trimmings. Stephen Robb looks at the alternative options.
McConalogue open to exploring research on TB vaccine
IFA president Francie Gorman stressed how TB is "breaking" farmers across the country and argued that discussions around a vaccine need to happen.
31 October 2024 News
Fieldwork stops as early crops emerge
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Down and Kilkenny as some winter cereals begin to emerge and the rain returns.
23 October 2024 Crops
RHI tariff rise voted down by MLAs
Economy Minister Conor Murphy said a “substantial uplift” to RHI payments from 1 November 2024 would be an interim step before scheme closure.
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Grain Trends: more natives prices announced
Centenary Thurles Co-operative has become the latest merchant to announce its 2024 grain prices.
23 October 2024 Markets
Over 350 Tipperary farmers sign petition against splash plate ban
Farmers said that having LESS equipment on the back of slurry tanks significantly reduces grip and traction when being used in hilly areas.
23 October 2024 News
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Waterford and Down as the beans harvest continues and winter cereals are planted.
2 October 2024 Crops
Stronger laws needed to curb attacks on sheep - IFA
Dog owners should be aware that they are liable for the damage and losses caused by their dogs when cattle and sheep are worried or killed, the IFA has said.
23 September 2024 News
Great expectations at 19th century Down castle
Elmfield Estate is on the market for £3.35m (€3.96m), writes Peter McCann.
18 September 2024 For Sale
Mastitis costs farms over €100m per year – Shalloo
Forty per cent of the costs associated with mastitis are due to reduced milk yield, Laurence Shalloo told an Animal Health Ireland conference in Kilkenny on Wednesday.
11 September 2024 News