Farming

Loss of access to UK waters because of Brexit would wipe out a third of Irish fishermen's incomes, totalling some €500m a year, minister Michael Creed has warned.

When Mary Moore's husband died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 39 in 2005, the young mother was tasked with the job of keeping the family dairy...

UK-based cardiologist Dr Des Sheridan decided to go back to his roots last year when he embarked on a creative journey to capture the diverse range of images that represent...

As the festive lights twinkled, the 'electric' trade for pedigree bulls made the Charolais Society Christmas Cracker Show and Sale at Elphin Mart a memorable day for several breeders.

UK-based cardiologist Dr Des Sheridan decided to go back to his roots last year when he embarked on a creative journey to capture the diverse range of images that represent...

As the festive lights twinkled, the 'electric' trade for pedigree bulls made the Charolais Society Christmas Cracker Show and Sale at Elphin Mart a memorable day for several breeders.

As the festive lights twinkled, the 'electric' trade for pedigree bulls made the Charolais Society Christmas Cracker Show and Sale at Elphin Mart a memorable day for several breeders.

As the festive lights twinkled, the 'electric' trade for pedigree bulls made the Charolais Society Christmas Cracker Show and Sale at Elphin Mart a memorable day for several breeders.

THE EU has been asked to approve an €80m bailout to help the midlands adjust to moving from peat energy, the Irish Independent can reveal.

I have read and heard a lot in recent weeks about the impending 'calf crisis' or 'calf tsunami' facing us next spring. Scanning results countrywide predict that, on many farms,...

At the start of each fertiliser season there is always much debate on the most cost effective source of nitrogen (CAN 27pc N or Urea 46pc N), this debate has...

I have read and heard a lot in recent weeks about the impending 'calf crisis' or 'calf tsunami' facing us next spring. Scanning results countrywide predict that, on many farms,...

I have read and heard a lot in recent weeks about the impending 'calf crisis' or 'calf tsunami' facing us next spring. Scanning results countrywide predict that, on many farms,...

At the start of each fertiliser season there is always much debate on the most cost effective source of nitrogen (CAN 27pc N or Urea 46pc N), this debate has...

At the start of each fertiliser season there is always much debate on the most cost effective source of nitrogen (CAN 27pc N or Urea 46pc N), this debate has...

At the start of each fertiliser season there is always much debate on the most cost effective source of nitrogen (CAN 27pc N or Urea 46pc N), this debate has...

I have read and heard a lot in recent weeks about the impending 'calf crisis' or 'calf tsunami' facing us next spring. Scanning results countrywide predict that, on many farms,...

We are working towards cutting our breeding season across the entire herd to eight weeks.

At the start of each fertiliser season there is always much debate on the most cost effective source of nitrogen (CAN 27pc N or Urea 46pc N), this debate has...

We are working towards cutting our breeding season across the entire herd to eight weeks.

We are working towards cutting our breeding season across the entire herd to eight weeks.

At the start of each fertiliser season there is always much debate on the most cost effective source of nitrogen (CAN 27pc N or Urea 46pc N), this debate has...

We are working towards cutting our breeding season across the entire herd to eight weeks.

Over 130,000 farmers and their families will be working this Christmas Day to provide food for Irish consumers.

China will lower tariffs on products ranging from frozen pork and avocado to some types of semiconductors next year as Beijing looks to boost imports amid a slowing economy and...

From cockroach milk to beer made from waste water, a raft of eco-friendly food trends hit menus and supermarket shelves in 2019 vowing not to add to the world's carbon...

From cockroach milk to beer made from waste water, a raft of eco-friendly food trends hit menus and supermarket shelves in 2019 vowing not to add to the world's carbon...

A funding crisis facing the country's food safety watchdog is forcing a freeze on recruitment, a ban on taxis for staff, who must take public transport, an end to free...

China has lifted a ban on deboned beef from Japanese cows under 30 months old, the General Administration of Customs said in a notice, ending an almost two-decade long restriction...

Since farming began in Ireland nearly 200 generations ago, we have celebrated the turn of the year - the Winter Solstice - at sites like Newgrange. The exact timing varies...

Aurivo has announced that its CEO Aaron Forde is to step down after 16 years in his postion.

Aurivo has announced that its CEO Aaron Forde is to step down after 16 years in his postion.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department said a federal appeals court should reverse a lower court verdict finding Bayer AG liable in the case of a California...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department said a federal appeals court should reverse a lower court verdict finding Bayer AG liable in the case of a California...

Christmas came early for two butchers in Co Kerry whose Sneem black pudding has received a special EU designation.

Christmas came early for two butchers in Co Kerry whose Sneem black pudding has received a special EU designation.

Christmas came early for two butchers in Co Kerry whose Sneem black pudding has received a special EU designation.

Christmas came early for two butchers in Co Kerry whose Sneem black pudding has received a special EU designation.

Christmas came early for two butchers in Co Kerry whose Sneem black pudding has received a special EU designation.

Christmas came early for two butchers in Co Kerry whose Sneem black pudding has received a special EU designation.