Agriland

Mart report: Forward Angus-bred cattle in demand

Store cattle traded well again last week

What factors affected the performance of sheepmeat, beef and live exports in 2020?

The value of Irish meat exports did not decline as significantly as was feared during the initial fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic

Once-off support formally announced for bird flu stricken flocks

A once-off financial support scheme for poultry flocks impacted by an outbreak of avian influenza this year has been formally announced.

Farmers with children at home urged to step up safety plans

In the last 10 years, there have been 21 fatalities involving children

Opinion: Mocking or knocking our institutions needs to stop…

Petty squabbles over a misprinted label...have a hollow ring when we are the enemy in UK farmers

Tesco beef price hold lauded with calls on other retailers to follow suit

Tesco Ireland

Cattle marts: Improved trade for weanlings and cull cows

An increase of €20-30/head on the previous week was achieved in one instance for cull cows at Ennis Mart last week

Irish calf exports running 30% behind 2019 levels

Just over 31,000 calves have been exported so far this year

Larry Goodman announces ‘strategic’ changes to board of ABP Food Group

Glanbia

Austria unsuccessful in banning glyphosate

For the time being, Austria will not proceed with a ban on glyphosate which was due to begin on...

1950s rural Ireland in the picture at ‘Ireland in Focus’ exhibition

Families working together shearing sheep and killing a pig, fair days and preparation for...

Lithuania-based veterinary student: ‘Think beyond the obvious’

A fourth year veterinary medicine student from Killarney, who is studying at the Lithuanian...

170ac of 186ac Mayo estate sells amid keen interest

Approximately 170ac of a 186ac estate at Bohola, Co. Mayo, sold at the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh, Co....

Baling straw: What does it cost?

Straw is a sensitive matter this season. Many tillage farmers have opted to turn on the chopper,...

Food producers invited to apply for funding

A number of food producers in west and south Cork have benefited from a Leader initiative that...

Tillage focus: Conserving the soil and time in Co. Carlow

Conservation agriculture has many benefits. It can enhance the biodiversity on a farm; improve soil...

Mart trade: Steady cow prices around the country

The country received mixed weather over the past week and farmers have battled the elements in an...

Breeding 2019: What’s actually happening on farms?

The good spring and the recent spell of good weather has resulted in an exceptional start to the...