Farming

Sheep know the grass is not always greener when it comes to their health, according to scientists.

Last week I called for facts and guidance to help farmers through the environmental storm they find themselves in. In the interim, I did some research myself, and here are...

Whether it was the immediacy of Brexit or concerns over how the Corona virus may impact our trade with China, there was a downward adjustment among mart prices for bullocks...

Prolific cows who consistently deliver multiple births are boosting productivity in Martin McNicholas' Simmental herd, which is one of the most successful suckler enterprises in the west of Ireland.

Fills of diesel are being ordered all over the country in anticipation of spring planting work, but as a welcome stretch comes to the evenings, contractors are far from happy.

Fills of diesel are being ordered all over the country in anticipation of spring planting work, but as a welcome stretch comes to the evenings, contractors are far from happy.

Concerns around the coronavirus outbreak drove Global Dairy Trade auction prices lower yesterday.

With 2019 now firmly behind us, Michael Duffy - like all farmers - is looking forward to 2020. There is usually optimism at this time of the year, with farmers...

As the number of cows in dairy herds continues to increase, the importance of herd health increases exponentially.

Farmers risk losing an "absolute fortune" by paying over the odds for calves this spring, the ICSA has warned. ICSA beef chairman Edmund Graham said there was "no sense" in...

While we're still only in February and the football and hurling championships are some way off, the league does offer a distraction of a weekend. The league might lack the...

While there appeared to be little movement on prices yesterday - with quotes for bullocks staying put at €3.65/kg, with an odd agent still quoting €3.60/kg and heifers still on...

The flattening of CAP payments remains a hugely divisive issue, with the farm organisations taking divergent views on the matter.

A massive reduction in direct payments to farmers in the south and east of the country has taken place over the last decade.

A full flattening of CAP payments could result in the transfer of close to €14m from Cork to Kerry over the course of the next CAP programme.

A full flattening of CAP payments could result in the transfer of close to €14m from Cork to Kerry over the course of the next CAP programme.

A fraudster who sold the same two forests "over and over again" to unsuspecting investors has been given an extra two years in jail following an appeal by prosecutors.

A farming family was celebrating as three sister ewes delivered 11 lambs - one of which gave birth to quintuplets.

In 2005, Fiona and John Curran decided to convert their traditional farm near Fordstown, Navan, to a completely organic business. The Currans had bought the farm in 2002 and had...

A well-equipped non-residential 85ac farm near Ballyhaunis in Mayo is expected to draw keen attention from local farmers.

Farmers are losing the battle against resistance to worm doses, with the latest research identifying further declines in the effectiveness of key products.

Considering the farming community vote is regarded as being capable of swinging 20 seats in a Dáil, agriculture has barely featured in this general election campaign.

Considering the farming community vote is regarded as being capable of swinging 20 seats in a Dáil, agriculture has barely featured in this general election campaign.

Considering the farming community vote is regarded as being capable of swinging 20 seats in a Dáil, agriculture has barely featured in this general election campaign.

Considering the farming community vote is regarded as being capable of swinging 20 seats in a Dáil, agriculture has barely featured in this general election campaign.

Meat and Dairy Facts and Red Flag consulting have parted ways after six months of working together to promote positive messages around meat and dairy.

A surge in foreign-trained vets coming on stream is set to solve a shortage of vets for large animal practices.

Imagine calling into the kitchen of one farm family who have only voted one way their entire lives and not bothering to even ask for their vote?

The EU's agriculture policy is set for radical change under its new Green Deal.

More marts are facing closure due to increasing insurance costs and falling suckler numbers.

Final details are in place to allow U.S. exporters to resume beef shipments to China, U.S. officials said on Monday, allowing companies to prepare for their first shipments in 14...

AN IRISH farm family was celebrating as three sister ewes delivered 11 lambs - one of whom gave birth to quintuplets.

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue says his Party will establish an independent Agriculture Appeals Review Panel if elected to government.

A High Court judge has warned a father and son that they faced being jailed and their machinery seized if they persist in obstructing an access route being used by...

Beef ration usage has been severely hit by low cattle prices, with some merchants reporting a 20pc drop in sales.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has expanded market access for Irish livestock exports to Algeria during day one of the Trade Mission.

One farmer has sued another for breach of contract over a cow he bought at a clearance sale.

One farmer has sued another for breach of contract over a cow he bought at a clearance sale.

The IFA is set to launch a new helpline to assist farmers with employee issues on their farms.

Q I have a large forestry plantation in Ireland - which is 10 years old. I am in my 80s. Should I sell this plantation in a few years' time...