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Opinion: Does Irish agriculture undervalue tillage farmers?
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (799+ words) Tillage farmers are fast coming to the conclusion that they are now a bit of an afterthought within Irish agriculture. Milk production rules the roost and that's about the height of it These were views widely expressed at a recent…...
Tullamore Mart to host fundraiser auction to help African farmers
17+ hour, 24+ min ago (910+ words) A midlands mart will become the beating heart of an act of compassion and solidarity on September 28, as farmers from the midlands get together in support of vulnerable farming families across Africa." 'A midlands fundraiser for Self Help Africa' is…...
'Every animal must perform': Inside a profitable Wicklow suckler farm
20+ hour, 24+ min ago (409+ words) Meet John Pringle, who farms 59ha in Aughrim, Co. Wicklow, and is hosting the first in a series of Future Beef Suckler Farm Walks this summer on Friday, 29 May at 6: 30p. m." John is running one of the most profitable suckler systems in…...
Cavan and Roscommon bulls reach "5, 000 at Nenagh Hereford sale
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (763+ words) The Irish Hereford Breed Society hosted its annual Hereford Show and Sale at Central Auctions in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, on Thursday, May 14. According to a sale report from the society, there were 22 bulls present on the day with "a good…...
Zetor launches 'universally usable' tractor for 'everyday operations"
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (527+ words) Zetor Tractors'is expanding its product portfolio with the new Series 5 model range, consisting of four-cylinder tractors with outputs from 102hp to 122hp. The prototype of the new tractor will make its first public appearance on May 2324 at the Polish exhibition'Zielone AGRO SHOW....
EU council move on fertiliser tariffs 'not a magic bullet' - Mullooly
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (273+ words) Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly said a decision to suspend customs duties on selected fertilisers is "a reasonable development, but not a magic bullet". The Council of the EU yesterday (Friday, May 22) confirmed it will suspend customs tariffs on key…...
Early summer update from yearling cattle at grass on the ABP Demo Farm
1+ week, 1+ day ago (62+ words) Agriland Early summer update from yearling cattle at grass on the ABP Demo Farm Agriland paid a visit to the ABP Demo Farm on Tuesday, May 12, to meet farm manager Matthew Quinn for an update on the performance of the…...
Future of organic farming to be discussed at Bord Bia Bloom
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (254+ words) Bord Bia is planning to "shine a spotlight" on the Irish organic farming sector at Bloom 2026. An organic show garden, called 'Nature in Balance', will be unveiled as Bord Bia Bloom celebrates its 20th edition this year. Designed by award-winning garden…...
Taking the giant leap from farming to the wellness industry
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1040+ words) After being immersed in the world of farming and farm machinery for decades, Meath man Neil Mc Dermott has made a giant leap into the wellness industry. Having bought the striking home and workplace of architect Michael Rice - who has…...
Tillage: Recent rains will have eased nutrient stress levels in crops
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (399+ words) According to Teagasc, the recent rains that have fallen across all tillage areas will have acted to reduce nutrient stress levels in crops. But growers must continue to actively monitor the state of their fields. Spring crops with their shallower…...