Farming

Presidential candidates among thousands at Ploughing Championships

Presidential candidates among thousands at Ploughing Championships

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

The national agricultural exhibition is expected to draw up to a quarter of a million people
Farming: Latest results from Waterford's Dungarvan Mart

Farming: Latest results from Waterford's Dungarvan Mart

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

The annual Waterford Blackface Sheep Breeders Ram Sale will take place in Dungarvan Mart on Saturday, September 20
Farming: Positive communication provides clarion call at ASA Conference ’25

Farming: Positive communication provides clarion call at ASA Conference ’25

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Industry leaders highlighted the need to communicate positively with the widest possible audience
Farming: Teagasc event held in Waterford with Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year

Farming: Teagasc event held in Waterford with Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The event took place on the farm of Michael Ahern from Ballyduff
Machinery, livestock, brown bread contests: Countdown is on for Ploughing 2025

Machinery, livestock, brown bread contests: Countdown is on for Ploughing 2025

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

So, what does the Ploughing entail, how do you get there, and how much does a pass cost? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know.
Strong signal from EU Parliament on agricultural policy 'must not be ignored' - Cowen

Strong signal from EU Parliament on agricultural policy 'must not be ignored' - Cowen

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

The European Parliament has sent a "serious signal" to the European Commission on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), according to Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen
Famous artist offers free tattoos at National Ploughing Championships

Famous artist offers free tattoos at National Ploughing Championships

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

The state utility is to use temporary tattoos to share a permanent gas pipeline safety message
Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Exceptionally high demand and prices being paid for all types of cows, bullocks and heifers
Excitement builds as the countdown is well and truly on for 'Ploughing 2025'

Excitement builds as the countdown is well and truly on for 'Ploughing 2025'

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Just three weeks to go until Europe’s largest outdoor event kicks off!
Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Weanling Sales at Dungarvan Mart will commence on Thursday, September 11
Waterford's Dawn Meats poised to invest NZ$250 million in New Zealand-based lamb retail packer

Waterford's Dawn Meats poised to invest NZ$250 million in New Zealand-based lamb retail packer

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

The proposed partnership, which is subject to shareholder approval, would see Dawn Meats invest NZ$250 million to acquire 65 per cent of the shares in Alliance Group
Iverk Show embraces climate action ahead of show day

Iverk Show embraces climate action ahead of show day

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Ireland's oldest agricultural show takes place in Piltown on Saturday, August 23rd
Farming: Latest results from Waterford's Dungarvan Mart

Farming: Latest results from Waterford's Dungarvan Mart

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Entries are now being taken for weanling sales at Dungarvan Mart, which will commence in September
Public consultation on Sectoral Adaptation Plan for agriculture, forestry and seafood

Public consultation on Sectoral Adaptation Plan for agriculture, forestry and seafood

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Climate change adaptation is the ongoing process of adjusting to current or anticipated effects of climate change
Minister launches new equine identification and traceability booklet

Minister launches new equine identification and traceability booklet

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has launched a new booklet entitled ‘All you need to know about Equine Identification and Traceability’.
Farming: Proud tradition of Ireland's oldest agricultural show

Farming: Proud tradition of Ireland's oldest agricultural show

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

The famous Iverk catwalk is a hive of activity for the fashion show while a display of vintage cars, tractors and machinery with working demonstrations are also one of the highlights
Common Agricultural Policy: Irish farmers expecting bad news in overhaul to EU funds

Common Agricultural Policy: Irish farmers expecting bad news in overhaul to EU funds

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The Irish Farmers' Association said changes to the EU's farming subsidies are potentially devastating
Darragh's Soapbox: The Waterford agri community

Darragh's Soapbox: The Waterford agri community

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Dungarvan Show, Waterford's leading annual agricultural event, has been running for 106 years 
Waterford's 106th Dungarvan Show attracts massive crowds to Ballygagin

Waterford's 106th Dungarvan Show attracts massive crowds to Ballygagin

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

The 106th running of Dungarvan Show took place over the weekend in Dungarvan. {element}Kicking off in Ballygagin, families were warmly welcomed to enjoy a full day of activities and exhibits.
Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Exceptionally high demand and prices being paid for all types of cows, bullocks and heifers in all sales rings at present

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