Farming

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

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

Having 1.5m dairy calves in Ireland in the spring is a challenge the sector needs to consider, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said.

A design engineer for an agricultural machinery manufacturer who was discriminatorily dismissed over his stammer has been awarded €15,000 compensation.

A VEGAN food, ingredient and agriculture initiative worth almost €10m, backed by the European Commission, will begin at University College Cork (UCC) in January.

Storm Lorenzo will bring a significant threat of damage and flooding, and nowhere can expect to escape its effects.

Storm Lorenzo will bring a significant threat of damage and flooding, and nowhere can expect to escape its effects.

LOCAL authorities on the west coast have started implementing their flood plans ahead of the arrival of Storm Lorenzo this afternoon.

It's pretty obvious when a tractor range has excelled in various markets for decades that a manufacturer will continue to develop it. That's exactly what has happened with Case IH's...

Glanbia supplier Kieran Hearne from Rathgormack, Co Waterford was crowned the overall winner at the 2019 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards .

Coillte Nature and Bord na Móna are collaborating on a new project which will see bogs no longer used for peat production, transformed into rich native woodlands.

Farmers should check their stock now and ensure they are safe prior as a STATUS Orange wind warning has been issued for six counties on the west coast as Hurricane...

THE group behind Co Tyrone meat giant Dunbia said it was poised to take advantage of opportunities from Brexit as it reported a sales increase of more than 60pc to...

The TB eradication programme is costing farmers €55m a year and the TB forum set up by the Department of Agriculture has “failed farmers” the IFA has said.

The past month has been filled with the last of the summer wine, that relaxed time when we have tried to squeeze in as many family outings as we can...

While all sheep factories were able to resume operations last week, following the suspension of protests organised to aid beef producers, those with sheep to sell continue to suffer.

Glanbia has rejected claims by the Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) that it is to blame for what grain farmers say is an "excess of imported grain on the Irish...

We have been hearing a lot about beef farming recently and most non-farming people find it very difficult to understand what's happening.

The figures detailing the country's national herd give a very interesting insight into the swings and roundabouts of Irish agriculture.

The big issue for those with stock to sell is being able to get them into the factory queue.

The Green Party is calling for every farmer in the country to be paid to plant a hectare of natural woods on their land to help restore native tree cover...

Calls by the Green Party to reintroduce wolves to Ireland have been dismissed by the Heritage Minister.

Payments in respect of Year 3 of the Knowledge Transfer Programme have commenced.

A man (70s) has died in Cork following an accident on a farm.

The new generation of giant offshore wind turbines will challenge public attitudes and test political commitment to renewable energy.

The head of Guinness maker Diageo's Irish arm says Brexit will hit its small suppliers and farmers hardest.

The possibility of a no-deal Brexit is becoming "increasingly likely", Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has warned.

A backlog as high as 100,000 cattle is weighing on beef prices as unsettled weather puts pressure on farmers to offload stock.

Since milk quotas ended four years ago, Cork farmers can be found at auctions and in auctioneers' offices in any corner of the country looking to buy sizeable holdings. The...

Dairy cow numbers are at their highest level in over three decades but the suckler cow herd has fallen below the one million mark for the first time in 26...

Glanbia announced their grain prices for 2019 last week. Payment for barley of €141/t for Co-op members who have a minimum of 2,000 shares and who purchased the minimum €60...

We are fast approaching that time of year when grass growth starts to slow down. We are trying to build up grass cover for ewes in November and December after...

We have to work together to tackle crime. We all know that. This point was brought home forcibly to me in very different circumstances over the past two weeks.

A decade ago the beef quality payments system (QPS) was rolled out with some fanfare and an equal amount of scepticism.

A new scheme to reduce carbon emissions on farms has been mooted by the European Commission.

Kepak has been accused of relying on a "phantom announcement" in relation to a €6.5m investment at its plant in Clare.

Three candidates have secured the required nominations to run for IFA president ahead of tomorrow's closing date.

Reported plans by the British Government to create customs posts along both sides of the Irish border to replace the backstop, have been dismissed by Simon Coveney.

IRELAND'S Phil Hogan will be confirmed as the new EU Trade Commissioner after a three-hour grilling by MEPs.

Calls have been made for stricter laws in relation to certain breeds of dog after a savage attack by pit bulls on cattle in Longford.