Farming

Distribution and after-sales support for Argo Tractors products in the midlands and south-east Ireland are being strengthened with the appointment of O'Shea Agri Sales as a dealer for both Landini...

So the Greens want to let wolves loose in rural Ireland. It's all part of their plan to 're-wild' large tracts of the Irish countryside that they consider good for...

Auctioneer Ed Donohoe handled the recent sale of a 66ac farm located on the outskirts of Bagenalstown in Co Carlow close to the Royal Oak.

A Westport sheep farmer has pleaded guilty to ten offences under the Animal Cruelty and Welfare Act after 34 of his flock were found dead on his lands due to...

Northern Ireland's dairy sector will be wiped out if a no-deal Brexit happens, industry leaders have claimed.

A horned bull has fathered six hornless calves after scientists edited its genome in a bid to prevent the need for farmers to de-horn the animals.

Kepak has become the first European meat processor awarded approval for the supply, marketing and distribution of Irish beef in a value-added format of beef burgers into the US market.

In the starkest warning to date on the outcome of the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal, Northern Ireland's dairy processors said the sector is “seriously exposed”.

A Government minister has hit back at DUP leader Arlene Foster, telling businesses and farmers in Northern Ireland they will be "hit hard" by Brexit customs checks.

Carbon tax could be raised by €6 every year for the next decade under plans being concluded as part of Budget 2020.

Jonathan Higgins may not see himself pursuing a career as a full-time farmer, but the UCD animal science graduate is doing his part to promote Irish lamb and Irish sheep...

Case IH also announced details of its new combine plans for 2020, which includes a new 150 series Axial-Flow model and updates to the 250 series Axial-Flow.

The beef crisis has again raised serious questions about future levels of production in that sector.

Commercial sheep breeders were out in force for an auction of Charollais, Texel and Suffolk rams at Roscrea Mart last week

Performing a health check on your tax affairs can be quite beneficial in the same way as a health check can be for your physical well-being. Seldom a week goes...

There was a time when we had to be endlessly inventive about sneaking off to watch the big sporting occasions like the World Cup or the Olympics.

Land sales have been rather quiet in south Tipperary in comparison to last year but, as always in this part of the world, whatever sells, sells well.

Castlesize, on 37ac of good Kildare land, is a salubrious Georgian residence with equestrian facilities on the banks of the Liffey at Millicent, near Naas.

California was sued on Friday by the largest US trade group for meat packers and processors, which wants to block enforcement of a voter-approved measure requiring farmers to provide more...

UK suppliers don't want to talk about Brexit, Irish agri-businesses have said.

For more than a decade, Clare singer Peter O'Donohue immersed himself in the rarefied world of top-class opera.

There has been a lot of talk about religious divestment of schools. But another, smaller-scale, move, is also occurring in the educational sector, from fee-paying to state-run; and for one...

European cheese makers complained on Thursday of being held “hostage” in a transatlantic trade battle that had nothing to do with them after the United States slapped 25% tariffs on...

European cheese makers complained on Thursday of being held “hostage” in a transatlantic trade battle that had nothing to do with them after the United States slapped 25% tariffs on...

Motorists can expect to be hit with an immediate hike to petrol and diesel prices in next week's Budget.

Gardaí are investigating the second fatal farming accident in the space of a week following a tragic accident in Co Limerick.

Supplies and prices of veterinary medicines and plant protection products will not be impacted by a 'no-deal' Brexit, industry sources have insisted.

In the aftermath of the latest instalment of the beef crisis there are lots of pieces lying around to be picked up, among them the unity of farmers.

STORM Lorenzo's gale-force winds lashed the country last night with the worst of the storm expected to peak before dawn.

Gardaí are investigating the second fatal farming accident in the space of a week following a tragic accident in Limerick

Gardaí are investigating the second fatal farming accident in the space of a week following a tragic accident in Limerick

Gardaí are investigating the second fatal farming accident in the space of a week following a tragic accident in Limerick

Storm Lorenzo's force ten winds are expected to peak between teatime today and the pre-dawn hours of Friday morning.

Storm Lorenzo's force ten winds are expected to peak between teatime today and the pre-dawn hours of Friday morning.

Storm Lorenzo's force ten winds are expected to peak between teatime today and the pre-dawn hours of Friday morning.

Workers have been urged to pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees when Storm Lorenzo passes the country on Thursday evening.

Brazilian meatpacker BRF SA has admitted to bribing food inspectors with bank deposits and health benefits, police said on Tuesday, although the company itself avoided raids as it was cooperating...

The United States on Wednesday said it would slap 10% tariffs on European-made Airbus planes and 25% duties on Irish dairy products, French wine, Scotch and Irish whiskies as punishment...