The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering sheep farmers the opportunity to take part in a farm innovation visit. The study tour is part of the Farm Innovation ...

Co. Cavan-based married couple Jane Carolan and Derek Lynch are on a mission to produce chemical-free nutrient-dense food while restoring soil health, ecosystems, regenerating habitats for wildlife ...

Irish tillage incomes are set to rise significantly in 2025, according to Teagasc director, Prof. Frank O’Mara. He made this assertion while addressing the 2025 Teagasc National Tillage Conference ...

“Farmers are losing, often having to work two jobs to make a living while being blamed for a lot of the world’s ills,” according to Síolta Chroí co-founder, Gareth Conlan. Síolta Chroí – ‘Seeds of the ...

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its second UK cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025. The figures confirm a number of distinct trends. These ...

Any increase in somatic cell count (SCC) above 100,000 cells/ml is associated with a reduction in animal performance and will have a significant impact on the milk cheque this spring. Spring calving ...

If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to earn up to €44,900 over 10 years. Planting a forest can be a valuable long-term ...

National beef kill figures as of Sunday, January 26, show supplies of all types of cattle are remaining relatively steady with the exception of cows. Cow kill numbers increased significantly in the ...

A great detail of attention is paid to the avoidance of soil compaction by machinery manufacturers, but just what is meant by the term and how might it effect the soil and the consequent crop yields?

Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon, has been urged to consider the introduction of a financial support scheme for small-scale food producers who have been significantly impacted ...

Farmers in South Africa say they are deeply worried that a bill regarding land seizures has been signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Essentially, the bill gives the government power to take ...

Putting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) first was a key, take-home message from the 2025 Teagasc National Tillage Conference. IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, ...