Rural Life
Crowds expected to flock to 'Olympics of sheep shearing'
Competitors from across the globe will descend on Co. Galway this weekend for the All-Ireland and All Nationals Sheep Shearing...
Sheep News
Agri Politics
Hugh Farrell appointed as the new ICSA general secretary
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has announced the appointment of Hugh Farrell to the position of ICSA...
CAP / Schemes
Over 17,000 farmers apply for National Sheep Welfare Scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that 17,167 farmers applied for the National Sheep Welfare...
Beef
Ballinrobe suckler and sheep farm to host IGA beef event
The 2024 Irish Grassland Association (IGA) beef event will take place outside Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, on the farm of Martin...
Sheep
The future of dairy is goat and sheep's milk - vet
The opportunity to develop a vibrant goat and sheep’s milk sector in Ireland is immense, according to a vet and...
Beef
Charolais bullocks average €3.24/kg at Ballinrobe Mart
Ballinrobe Mart in Co. Mayo seen the overall cattle trade remain strong this week, despite recent moves by processors to...
N.Ireland
EasyCare sheep farmer 'positive' about future lamb prices
Well-known EasyCare sheep breeder, Campbell Tweed, has expressed a strong degree of confidence in the future of lamb prices. He...
Agri-Business
Mayo sheep farmer to feature in M&S campaign
Marks and Spencer (M&S) launched its latest phase of its ‘Farm to Foodhall’ campaign yesterday (Thursday, May 16), with a...
Dairy
Silage season underway - but what about quality?
Silage season is well underway in many areas and as most farmers try to get the first-cut completed, attention turns...
Rural Life
New animal facility at ATU Mountbellew to support sheep enterprise
A new animal facility which is being developed at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mountbellew (Mountbellew Agricultural College) will support the...
Sheep News
ICM Lamb Sustainability Trial update from Kerry farms
The busy lambing season is drawing to a close on the two Kerry-based trial farms which are participating in the...
Sheep
Focus: Good breeding in couple's sheep dairy flock in Greece
By Chris McCullough An ambitious young couple milking 350 sheep in Greece have future plans not only to expand the...
Rural Life
Watch: Goat used to help rescue sheep in Meath
An untagged sheep has recently been rescued by members of animal welfare organisation, My Lovely Horse Rescue after it was...
Agri-Business
EU milk supply to remain stable, beef production to fall - report
EU milk supply is expected to remain stable in 2024, while beef production is set to drop, according to a...
Beef
Focus: From beef and sheep to dairy and hens in Antrim
The owners of an upland farm in Co. Antrim have purchased additional land and invested significantly in diversification and automation...
Beef
Demand for clover increased while fertiliser prices rose
The inclusion of clover in grass reseed mixes has increased significantly over the past two years, according to Germinal Ireland...
Rural Life
Lambs killed and seriously injured in Louth dog attack
A number of lambs were killed and several others were seriously injured in a dog attack in Co. Louth this...
Beef
Exclusive: New ownership of Ballinakill Mart confirmed
Agriland can reveal that Ballinakill Mart in Co. Laois has been purchased by James Mallon from Co. Meath. Speaking to...