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Farmer Writes: repairs in wake of storm Darragh

James Strain accounts his experience of last weekend's storm Darragh, which has left him with a bit of work to do on the farm.

9 December 2024
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Government must rigorously challenge EU-Mercosur deal – Harkin

A poor Mercosur deal will accomplish a culling of the national herd in one swoop.

9 December 2024 NEWS

One-third of nitrogen used in 2024 was protected urea - Teagasc

Teagasc's Signpost Conference took place in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, on Thursday 21 November.

21 November 2024 NEWS

Jon Kenny knew his spuds

D'Unbelievables star Jon Kenny's funeral mass took place in Patrickswell, Co Limerick, on Tuesday.

20 November 2024 NEWS
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What to do with my green waste?

Since 2023, it has been illegal to burn green waste on farms, including branches, bushes, and hedgerow trimmings. Stephen Robb looks at the alternative options.

13 November 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

McConalogue open to exploring research on TB vaccine

IFA president Francie Gorman stressed how TB is "breaking" farmers across the country and argued that discussions around a vaccine need to happen.

31 October 2024 NEWS
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Fieldwork stops as early crops emerge

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Down and Kilkenny as some winter cereals begin to emerge and the rain returns.

23 October 2024
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RHI tariff rise voted down by MLAs

Economy Minister Conor Murphy said a “substantial uplift” to RHI payments from 1 November 2024 would be an interim step before scheme closure.

23 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Grain Trends: more natives prices announced

Centenary Thurles Co-operative has become the latest merchant to announce its 2024 grain prices.

23 October 2024 MARKETS