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’.

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

The Irish Farmers' Association said changes to the EU's farming subsidies are potentially devastating

Dungarvan Show, Waterford's leading annual agricultural event, has been running for 106 years 

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.

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

The next sheep collection will be on Tuesday, July 15

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, have announced a new €7 million open call for project proposals under the European Innovation ...

Bannow Rathangan Agricultural Show in Co Wexford takes place on Thursday, July 10.A great day out for all the family, it will be followed hot on its heels by our own Dungarvan Show on Sunday, July 13. Why not put both into your calendar!

An important part of the Waterford group’s forest walks is the cup of tea and chat, which is part of the learning process

At a meeting of Cabinet this week the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD, updated colleagues on current bovine TB disease levels and of his plans to address the deteriorating disease situation and the impact on farmers ...

Tirlán welcomed hundreds of farm families to its flagship Farming for the Future on-farm event recently, showcasing the collaborative work underway to enhance and support environmental and economic sustainability on farm.

Results for Monday, June 23, 2025WANTEDExceptionally high demand and prices being paid for all types of cows, bullocks and heifers in Dungarvan Mart’s sales rings at present. They are also experiencing enquiries about dairy stock.

The event highlighted the work being done by Dairygold and its members as part of the River Blackwater Catchment Programme

These projects contribute to a growing library of good practices that inspire change and innovation across Europe

The scheme is designed to provide financial support for tillage farmers to increase soil organic carbon levels by chopping and incorporating straw from cereal and oilseed rape crops

Special entry next Monday, June 16, of 10 organic Limousin cross heifers

The focus of the initiative is to accelerate the commercialisation of bio-based innovation and solutions

According to the CSO, net interest payments increased from €63.5m in 2021 to €161.6m in 2024

'The development of higher value markets for tillage farmers has been a priority of our crops research programme for a number of years'

Exceptionally high demand for all types of cows, bullocks and heifers

The ‘Agriculture and Climate Change: Science into Action’ conference, held at Dublin Castle last week, was dedicated to addressing the intricate relationship between agriculture and climate change.

Results from Dungarvan Mart for Monday, June 2:WANTEDExceptionally high demand and prices being paid for all types of cows, bullocks and heifers in Dungarvan Mart's sales rings at present. They are also experiencing enquiries about dairy stock.

The 106th running of Dungarvan Show will take place on Sunday, July 13, in Ballygagin, Dungarvan. The committee are very grateful to the show's landowners, the Queally, Broderick, Whelan and Shanley families, who make their lands available.

The third Annual National Dairy Awards will take place in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, on the evening of June 19

'The organic show garden at Bloom promotes this growing sector'

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, briefed the Cabinet on the actions he is taking to protect Irish livestock from the threat of an exotic animal disease outbreak.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has announced the award of some €300,000 in funding to 22 local agri-food tourism projects.

Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae TD, launched the Horticulture Education Review Report at Bloom.

Ireland’s farming industry must find ways to reduce the level of unsociable working hours and define better career pathways for progression if the sector is to attract and retain workers into the future, a nationwide survey of farm workers has found.

Between 2015 and 2024, almost half of the 171 fatalities in the farming sector involved tractors, vehicles and machinery.

Kate Curran, Kilmagemogue, Portlaw, Co. Waterford is the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2024 award. The awards were presented by the Teagasc Chairman, Liam Herlihy in Dublin on Thursday, May 22.

Dungarvan Mart results for Monday, May 19, are as follows:WANTEDExceptionally high demand and prices being paid for all types of cows, bullocks and heifers in Dungarvan Mart’s sales rings at present.

This represents a unique collaboration of multi-stakeholder groups engaging with an agroecological approach to farming

Blackgrass, an annual grass, non-native to Ireland and found mostly in arable systems of the UK and the continent, has been designated a noxious weed for the first time

The Ireland South MEP welcomed the increased flat-rate payment for small farmers and greater discretion for Member States

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

Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm, has announced the appointment of a new partner as the firm continues to grow in Waterford.

Results from Dungarvan Mart's sales for May 5 are as follows:WANTEDExceptionally high demand and prices being paid for all types of cows, bullocks and heifers in Dungarvan Mart's sales rings at present.

From a beef production perspective, higher quality silage results in better liveweight gains from finishing animals

The European Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034 should include increased CAP funding, Mr Cowen says in the report

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD, is bringing together key stakeholders to a meeting next Thursday, May 8, to discuss a reset of the TB programme aimed at addressing deteriorating TB disease levels.

Tirlán, Ireland’s leading farmer-owned dairy and grain co-operative, is celebrating and rewarding excellence, innovation, and commitment among its family farm milk suppliers at its Dairy and Sustainability Awards.