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Does a happy farm make for a happy marriage?
The Dealer
Bryan and Deirdre Hynes said getting the correct work-life balance had become an important consideration in their farming business.
8 January 2025 For Sale
Small grass holdings for sale
A pair of small holdings in east Co Galway are on the market and would make a good addition to any existing farm, writes Tommy Moyles.
6 January 2025 Pigs
Aldi announces €4m contract extension with Divilly Brothers
Divilly Brothers, a family-owned company, was founded in 1927, is currently headed by brothers Shane and Peter Divilly and employs over 50 people.
Gardaí stop tractor that had no tax for eight years
A tractor that had been tax-less for over 300 days was also pulled over in Co Galway.
2 January 2025 News
Galway Sheep farmers getting €2.50/kg for wool
“Irish wool has an international reputation and farmers aren’t getting anything for it," one of the founders of the Galway Wool Co-op has said.
25 December 2024 News
Greenway construction hits ACRES payments
Farmers in the west have claimed that the construction of greenways through SAC lands has resulted in their ACRES payments being hit.
23 December 2024 News
Farming News: new calf boat, Kerry vote and a dog attack on Galway flock
A potential new calf boat, next Monday's Kerry vote and a devastating dog attack on sheep in Co Galway are among this week's topics on the Farming News Podcast.
13 December 2024 News
Farmers call for action over rural trespassers
Over 60 farmers attended a meeting in Roundfort community centre, near Ballinrobe, on Monday night on lurchers and trespassing.
12 December 2024 News
Recess Texel flock takes champion in Roscommon
Rachel Gallagher reports from the West Region Texel Club in-lamb sale, held at Roscommon Mart.
11 December 2024 Breeding & health
Farmers on red alert to stave off bird flu
As of last Friday 6 December, poultry farmers have had to put in place a number of bio-security measures to reduce the risk of bird flu.
11 December 2024 News
In pictures: deadly dog attack drives ewes off cliff
Two dogs ran sheep off the side of a cliff in west Galway, with the farmer now left searching for the missing ewes injured or dead.
9 December 2024 News
Storm Darragh leaves almost 400,000 without power
A nationwide status yellow warning is in place until 3pm this Saturday following storm Darragh.
7 December 2024 News