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Government purchases 6ha corncrake breeding site in Belmullet

The 5.75ha site will provide protection and a sustainable food source for corncrakes.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 8 May 2025

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Tillage podcast: rust, rules and plant protection products

Tillage podcast: rust, rules and plant protection products

NEWS 8 May 2025

Ministers contradicting each other on forestry in peatland – Sinn Féin

Ministers contradicting each other on forestry in peatland – Sinn Féin

FORESTRY 8 May 2025

Commissioner signals need to ‘slow down or reverse’ EU livestock slump

Commissioner signals need to ‘slow down or reverse’ EU livestock slump

Commissioner signals need to ‘slow down or reverse’ EU livestock slump

NEWS 8 May 2025

How beef could be in a UK-US trade deal without compromising standards

How beef could be in a UK-US trade deal without compromising standards

How beef could be in a UK-US trade deal without compromising standards

NEWS 8 May 2025

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Donegal sheep and tillage farmer to host nature farm walk

Donegal sheep and tillage farmer to host nature farm walk

The sheep and tillage farmer intertwines wildlife conservation with everyday farming practices.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Farmers frustrated over TAMS 3 reference costs review

Farmers frustrated over TAMS 3 reference costs review

Independent TD Carol Nolan said that local farmers have raised concerns on the review, which is currently underway, about when it will be completed.

NEWS 7 May 2025

NDC to showcase grassland at Bloom 2025

NDC to showcase grassland at Bloom 2025

The NDC will showcase its The Grass Advantage garden capturing Ireland’s pasture-based dairy system, designed by award-winning garden designer Robert Moore.

NEWS 7 May 2025

New TB proposals placing ‘burden on farmers’ - IFA

New TB proposals placing ‘burden on farmers’ - IFA

The IFA said that the draft proposals circulated in advance of Thursday’s meeting “still have some distance to travel” to meet farmers’ requirements and what the TB programme needs.

NEWS 7 May 2025

ESB replaces poles due to damage from woodpeckers

ESB replaces poles due to damage from woodpeckers

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to three farmers near Birdhill, Co Tipperary who were contacted by ESB saying that poles would need to be replaced in their fields due to damage made by the birds.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Contractors on labour: 'novices looking for big money are not worth it'

Contractors on labour: 'novices looking for big money are not worth it'

Rachel Donovan spoke to a number of contractors to see how they're fixed for drivers ahead of the busy summer period.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Cattle supply shortage looming

Cattle supply shortage looming

Bord Bia is forecasting a 5% reduction in cattle numbers for 2025 as a whole, but predicts that supplies will tighten further during the back-end.

NEWS 7 May 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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