Farmers

Judge dismisses court action against farmers for felling ‘very rotten’ tree

The farmer who felled the tree said that he had knocked down the tree as it was rotten and a danger to the public, as the tree was located only one metre from the local road. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 28 October 2025

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Government needs to stop 'dithering' on Mercosur - Sinn Féin

Government needs to stop 'dithering' on Mercosur - Sinn Féin

NEWS 28 October 2025

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

What sort of profits are possible from organic oats?

NEWS 28 October 2025

Solar smarts: how to save more with panels

Solar smarts: how to save more with panels

Solar smarts: how to save more with panels

CONSUMER 22 October 2025

Farmer anger over Rosderra pig pricing

Farmer anger over Rosderra pig pricing

Farmer anger over Rosderra pig pricing

NEWS 22 October 2025

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Review panel want new environment regulator

Review panel want new environment regulator

A review group has concluded that an independent environmental protection agency should be established in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 October 2025

Death of Antrim farmer Kevin MacAuley

Death of Antrim farmer Kevin MacAuley

Kevin was a well respected figure who was a member of many farm organisations in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 October 2025

Farmers to protest in Strasbourg over EU budget and CAP

Farmers to protest in Strasbourg over EU budget and CAP

Copa has said that the EU CAP proposal crosses numerous red lines that jeopardise the future of the sector.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Pick out cull ewes ahead of tupping

Pick out cull ewes ahead of tupping

With tupping fast approaching for mid-March lambing flocks, farmers should make final soundness checks and strategic culling decisions to maximise productivity.

MANAGEMENT 15 October 2025

UK company cuts contract farming operations by 20%

UK company cuts contract farming operations by 20%

The company cited difficulties with price, weather and the lack of government support as some of the reasons for restructuring.

NEWS 15 October 2025

New Rosderra pig grading system sees fat pigs penalised

New Rosderra pig grading system sees fat pigs penalised

The new grading system comes as pig farmers are dealt another 4c/kg price cut this Friday morning.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Editorial: have beef factories killed the golden goose?

Editorial: have beef factories killed the golden goose?

The number of farmers slaughtering cattle has reduced by 17,400 in the last 10 years.

VIEWPOINTS 15 October 2025

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Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

At the AIB Shed Talks, industry experts explored how Ireland’s agri sector can support the next generation of farmers.

Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

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