Machinery
The new president of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) is seeking government support to grow the sector.
N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for pupils in Northern Ireland (NI) to put their artistic abilities to the test.
CAFRE has launched a Better Economic and Environmental Finishing (B.E.E.F.) programme to help producers finish cattle faster.
Agri Politics
MEP Ciaran Mullooly said he will oppose any attempt by the European Commission to implement Mercosur while it is under examination by CJEU.
Many elements of the Mercosur Agreement "are very positive and will be positive for Ireland,” Minister McEntee said today.
Rural Life
IRHA is calling on county councillors nationwide to follow Kerry County Council in unanimously backing a motion of no confidence in the RSA.
CAFRE is seeking seven beef and seven dairy farmers to take part in a network of ‘innovation farms’ across Northern Ireland.
Macra welcomes the vote of the European Parliament to request an opinion of the Court of Justice on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ASABE) has awarded two machines from CLAAS.
Tillage
The annual Teagasc National Tillage Conference will take place on Wednesday, January 28, in the Lyrath Conference Centre, Kilkenny.
Sheep
At Ballymena Mart's sheep sale, Clive and Joel Richardson are presenting 90 ewes being sold for absolutely no fault.
Environment
Assistance is available in specific circumstances "where defective DWWTS...pose a significant risk,” Minister James Browne said.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced that applicants can now apply for the Food and Drink Academy.
Countryside Services Limited has been appointed to deliver key knowledge transfer elements of the Farming for Sustainability Scheme.
Gurteen College now has six Massey Ferguson tractors of various models, including a 5M125 and two 5S135 tractors.
There has been “significant funding increases in recent years across the range of capital investment schemes", said Minister Dara Calleary.
Dairy
The ‘pillar’ banks have been urged to support farmers with fairer and more realistic interest rates and loan flexibilities in 2026.
Forestry
“It is crucial we revise our strategies to mitigate the potential impact of the bark beetle,” said Senator Victor Boyan.
During parliamentary questions, Minister Martin Heydon made clarifications on the TAMS scheme, in relation to grants and surplus energy.
Teagasc has shared advice on retirement, focusing on asset transfer, pensions, and state supports such as the Fair Deal Scheme.
“Just because an area is for badger vaccination, doesn’t mean there’s no culling,” said DAFM deputy chief veterinary officer, Dr. Eoin Ryan.
Former Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan has spoken to Agriland about why he’s in support of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
Deputy chief veterinary officer at DAFM, Dr. Eoin Ryan clarified who was entitled to compensation as a consequence of restrictions.
Minister Martin Heydon dismissed connections between Mercosur and the recent nitrates derogation extension.
