Farming

A real-time monitoring system around the movement of livestock slurry from export farms to recipient farms will be introduced by the Department of Agriculture next year, the Farming Independent has...

In many ways, it's been a year like no other; in other ways, it's just the same.

In many ways, it's been a year like no other; in other ways, it's just the same.

A west Clare farmer lost out on around €20,000 in farm grants due to a Department of Agriculture investigation into breaches when his farm holding was in TB ‘lockdown'.

A west Clare farmer lost out on around €20,000 in farm grants due to a Department of Agriculture investigation into breaches when his farm holding was in TB ‘lockdown'.

Throughput of forward stores at marts took the greatest hit during the early weeks of the latest round of level 5 restrictions.

Writing a column about Jim O'Brien's book is like a being tribute act asked to do the encore at a stadium gig. It's a hard act to follow.

The dairy industry is on a collision course with environmental regulators and lobbyists after Teagasc forecasts confirmed continued expansion in milk output levels and cow numbers.

New laws to allow a long-awaited overhaul of the Fair Deal scheme will be ready within weeks, but it could be months yet before the changes are enacted.

Farmers not paying back their debts are increasing borrowing costs on other farmers, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar told the Dáil last week.

The IFA made a total operating deficit of €3.5m for the year ending March 31, 2020, according to a draft report of the association's latest accounts seen by the Farming...

A BUOYANT trade for dairy stock is being reported in both the marts and off-farm sales, with in-calf heifers from good quality herds averaging between €1,500-1,600/hd.

After years of drama, debate and controversy, we appear to be in the last days and hours of negotiations before Brexit really becomes a reality.

The IFA made a total deficit of €3.5m for the year ending March 31, 2020, according to a draft report of the association's latest accounts seen by the Farming Independent.

People in the market for tillage ground, or for a country spread that's not too small and not too rambling, might find that Upper Aughrim in Co Wicklow is just...

The IFA made a total deficit of €3.5m for the year ending March 31, 2020, according to a draft report of the association's latest accounts seen by the Farming Independent.

FARMERS have expressed concern that Bord na Móna (BnM) plans to rewet 80,000ac of peatland in the Midlands could trigger the spread of bovine TB.

The IFA made a total deficit of €3.5m for the year ending March 31, 2020, according to a draft report of the association's latest accounts seen by the Farming Independent.

In 2012, vegetable farmers Sandra and Joe Burns discovered a new avenue for their produce, just in time to save Christmas. Now, eight years on, the east Cork couple's crisp...

The IFA made a total deficit of €3.5m for the year ending March 31, 2020, according to a draft report of the association's latest accounts seen by the Farming Independent.

The Christmas decorations went up in our clinic this week. Some people will say it's too early but I think everyone could do with an extra few days of festive...

Deep in the heart of Tyrone, you should know, there's a magical place where the Christmas trees grow. Lined up on the hillside, row upon row, the only thing missing...

Deep in the heart of Tyrone, you should know, there's a magical place where the Christmas trees grow. Lined up on the hillside, row upon row, the only thing missing...

The struggling Brexit talks are entering their final week in London today, UK foreign minister Dominic Raab has said.

For those with cattle to kill at present the trade appears to be following the example set by Waterford in last Saturdays All Ireland hurling semi final. Stay in the...

Kildare farmer James Cocoman is one of a handful of growers pioneering the cultivation of hemp in Ireland. Coming from a beef, dairy and more recently tillage background, the Kill...

Moderate sized farms, both residential and non-residential have been selling well, especially in the latter part of the year.

If Mary Catherine Murphy could go back to her first year as a full-time sheep farmer, the advice she would give herself is “have the confidence to trust your own...

If Mary Catherine Murphy could go back to her first year as a full-time sheep farmer, the advice she would give herself is “have the confidence to trust your own...

If Mary Catherine Murphy could go back to her first year as a full-time sheep farmer, the advice she would give herself is “have the confidence to trust your own...

If Mary Catherine Murphy could go back to her first year as a full-time sheep farmer, the advice she would give herself is “have the confidence to trust your own...

If Mary Catherine Murphy could go back to her first year as a full-time sheep farmer, the advice she would give herself is “have the confidence to trust your own...

If Mary Catherine Murphy could go back to her first year as a full-time sheep farmer, the advice she would give herself is “have the confidence to trust your own...

Some of the most intriguing cases where I have acted as an expert witness have been about wills or the absence of one. Such cases can be lengthy, costly and...

Some of the most intriguing cases where I have acted as an expert witness have been about wills or the absence of one. Such cases can be lengthy, costly and...

Some of the most intriguing cases where I have acted as an expert witness have been about wills or the absence of one. Such cases can be lengthy, costly and...

A Galway sheep farmer today told a court that he has been left ‘broken-hearted' by 10 separate dog attacks on his sheep that have left 68 dead.

A Galway sheep farmer today told a court that he has been left ‘broken-hearted' by 10 separate dog attacks on his sheep that have left 68 dead.

A Galway sheep farmer today told a court that he has been left ‘broken-hearted' by 10 separate dog attacks on his sheep that have left 68 dead.

I got to hug my parents for the first time in eight months last Wednesday night. What a sign of the times that this would be the most memorable moment...