Farming

A new campaign has been launched by EU environmental groups to ban all pesticides by 2035.

In a significant move, IFA National Treasurer and presidential candidate Tim Cullinan has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed to intervene immediately to resolve the escalating crisis in...

FARMERS feel under siege because of the impact of rural crime on their livelihoods, it has been claimed.

The Central Bank as highlighted the 'significant' exposure of the Irish banks to the agriculture sector as a risk to the economy in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

The proportion of cattle herds testing positive for TB has increased marginally compared to 2018, despite the serious efforts being made to eradicate the disease.

A deal struck between the Government and the IFA saved has saved the State up to €300m on the cost of new road projects, according to Michael Nolan, chief executive...

A two-year delay in the introduction of the next CAP programme has not been ruled out by the Department of Agriculture.

Unilever, Tesco and Nestlé are among the best prepared to capitalise on the trend for plant-based meat substitutes, according to a report from an investor group managing $5 trillion (€4.5...

The invitation to readers to let me know about their compulsory purchase order (CPO) experiences has generated some interesting responses, not least that of Henry, who is a medium-sized intensive...

Ireland's nitrates dero­gation provides farmers with an opportunity to farm at higher stocking rates, above 170kg livestock manure nitrogen/ ha, subject to additional conditions designed to protect the environment.

A deal struck between the Government and the IFA saved has saved the State up to €300m on the cost of new road projects, according to Michael Nolan, chief executive...

South Tipperary auctioneer Matthew Ryan had a good day when he sold an 85ac farm near Cashel, achieving a price of €1.35m or over €15,880/ac.

All the lambs have been weaned at this stage, and both the ewes and lambs were in good shape at weaning compared to previous years.

The Beef Plan Movement is set to continue its protests at meat factory gates as Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed comes under increased pressure to intervene in the dispute.

Last week was farm safety week, but I suppose every week should be safety week on farms. In the course of my work, I have occasion to visit a lot...

'Oh to be in Dunaree' is Kingscourt's version of 'Come Back Paddy Reilly'.

Wexford farmer Jamie Ryan is fearful that in 20 years' time, half of his farm will be flooded due to severe coastal erosion.

Will Condon thinks his father Joe's decision to set up an organic Galloway herd on the foothills of the Knockmealdown Mountains in the mid 90s was ahead of its time...

The Beef Plan Movement is set to continue its protests at meat factory gates into a second week as the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed comes under increased pressure to...

A Co Cork sheep breeder paid the top price of €3,400 for the Reserve Male Champion at the Irish Charollais Sheep Society Premier Show and Sale at GVM Mart, Tullamore...

US President Donald Trump announced a deal on Friday to sell more American beef to Europe, a modest win for an administration that remains mired in a trade war with...

Veterinary Ireland has called on the Department of Agriculture to ensure that vets are not intimidated and have safe access to their place of work.

Fianna Fáil Agriculture Spokesperson Charlie McConalogue has called on Minister Creed to meet with farming representative organisations and the meat industry to address the growing crisis affecting the beef sector.

I've come up with a solution that would make a major dent in Dublin's homelessness problem - knock down Trinity College and replace it with medium-density housing.

The future of the co-op movement is in jeopardy because of the lack of women and young people in decision-making positions, Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) CEO TJ Flanagan has...

Q I never thought our family would fall out over land. But, unfortunately that's turned out to be the case. My father was a beef farmer for 40 years until...

Q I never thought our family would fall out over land. But, unfortunately that's turned out to be the case. My father was a beef farmer for 40 years until...

US President Donald Trump will announce a deal today, which he says will allow the US sell more American beef to Europe, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said, marking...

Gardai have confirmed they are investigating an incident outside Dawn Meats in Slane this morning, that left a farmer with serious leg injuries after he was struck by a truck.

Protests by the Beef Plan Movement outside meat factories is continuing into its sixth day at a number of meat factories.

Protests by the Beef Plan Movement outside meat factories is continuing into its sixth day at a number of meat factories.

MANY dairy farms with 50-60 cows are very profitable, according to Teagasc, and there won't be a mass exodus from these farms it predicts.

More than half of the Trump administration's $8.4 billion in trade aid payments to U.S. farmers through April was received by the top 10% of recipients, the country's biggest and...

It was a day to remember for a lucky Longford farmer who collected a cool €55,005 Telly Bingo Snowball prize from National Lottery headquarters in Dublin yesterday.

Agriculture is the backbone of rural Ireland and any impact on this will affect FBD, its Chief Executive Fiona Muldoon has said.

The 286ac Kilfrush Stud at Knocklong, Co Limerick, was withdrawn from auction last week after being bid to €6.1m.

We started the winter barley harvest last week in ideal conditions, and both quality and yield are well above last year's levels. There are also ample quantities of good quality...

Cross-border agriculture trade in Northern Ireland will "virtually stop" in the event of no-deal Brexit, according to a leaked UK government document.

Cross-border agriculture trade in Northern Ireland will "virtually stop" in the event of no-deal Brexit, according to a leaked UK government document.

The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed is being called upon to convene an emergency beef summit as the Beef Plan protests continue.