Satellite assessment of damage to Irish forests from Storms Darragh and Eowyn is now estimated at nearly 24,000 hectares of forest, which has suffered windblow damage - more than twice the annual cut harvested.

Tirlán, the farmer-owned Co-operative, has launched a TB Support Programme to assist its milk suppliers who are impacted by an outbreak of Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) in their herds.

Crough woodlands in County Waterford has been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry Awards, which recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties.

WANTED A big sale took place in Dungarvan Mart on Monday, March 10th, with 200 heifers, just under 400 bullocks and 60 cows on offer, with only five cattle going home unsold.

The Tory leader met members of the Jackson family as she visited the Fairview dairy farm near Bangor in Co Down.

A carpenter who claimed he could buy cattle from a bank following the repossession of farms and sell them on for a significant profit has been jailed for scamming two men out of over €900,000

Farmer suppliers are being urged to enter or nominate fellow farmers in recognition of their work to deliver high quality milk sustainably.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has announced the opening of the 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme. Minister Heydon said: “I am announcing a budget of €1.

Following the recent storms, Storm Darragh and Storm Éowyn, and noting that many forests have been windblown around the country, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister of State for Forestry, Horticulture and ...

Dungarvan Mart Results for February 3, 2025

Waterford City and County Council reminds farmers that Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) equipment must be used for the application of slurry on holdings with grassland stocking rates of 100kg nitrogen per hectare or above from grazing livestock ...

Results for January, 27, 2025 WANTED Exceptionally high demand and prices being paid for all types of cows, bullocks and heifers in Dungarvan Mart's sales rings at present. "We are also experiencing enquiries about dairy stock.

With a clear plan, professional advice, and careful management, farmers and other forest owners can effectively address storm damage, safeguard their forests, and recover as much value as possible, according to Teagasc.

While welcoming commitments the ICSA President said promises need to be delivered on

Three research projects aimed at developing new technologies to reduce and account for agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are to receive funding of €5. 2 million as part of the Ireland-New Zealand Joint Research Initiative (JRI).

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited have announced that Mr. Pat Clancy has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Society

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has announced that Mr. Donal Shinnick has been elected as the new Vice Chairperson of the Society. Mr. Shinnick, a dairy farmer, from Buttevant, Co.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, together with Minister of State with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon TD, urged farmers to prioritise safety during the current cold spell of weather.

The Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming has launched a public consultation, which will be open until January 31, 2025.

The next sale at Dungarvan Mart and our first sale for 2025 will be on Monday, January 6