Machinery News
What if a ‘humanoid’ robot could take on the ‘three Ds’ of farm work - dirty, dull and dangerous - in Ireland and beyond?
Dairy
Former Macra president Thomas Duffy has raised several questions over aspects of Ireland's TB regime, including the skin test.
Tirlán has confirmed its price for August while also announcing a milk price 'floor' for September, October, November and December.
Kinisla has announced its milk price for supplies in August, opting to increase its price by 0.5c/L for last month.
Rural Life
The countdown to the 2026 Ploughing Championships is almost over, with three action-packed days...
The National Dairy Council has launched a new promotion campaign for Irish dairy, as research indicates a "generational gap" among consumers.
A farmer "at breaking point" sold his herd with an estimated value of between €500,000 and €600,000 without telling his estranged wife.
Beef
Minister Martin Heydon has been called on to provide a 30-day extension to the periods for spreading chemical fertiliser, slurry and manure.
Irish calf exports are lawful, fully regulated and have been "misrepresented", the Irish Livestock Exporters Association said.
Podcast
The Agriland team bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week...
Farmers are being reminded to ensure they record their slurry movements and declare them before the end of the year.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is currently examining plans by Dutch authorities to fine Irish calf transporters.
Dutch authorities have confirmed plans to impose fines on four Irish companies transporting calves to the Netherlands.
95% of Kinisla milk suppliers have signed the new milk supply and purchase agreement, according to the chair of the dairy business.
Beef News
Bord Bia has confirmed plans are in place to update its Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) for beef and sheep farmers.
The winner of 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year has been announced at a special awards banquet at...
The Ornua Purchase Price Index (PPI) has increased for August, while the resulting indicative milk price return has remained unchanged.
Grass
Farmers have been urged to make the most of the recovery in grass growth in the last week or so in order to boost fodder supplies.
Agri-Business
An Irish MEP is set to push Brittany Ferries again on its decision to end its involvement in the live trade.
Farm Incomes
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and the support payments farmers receive through it, is a major contributor to farm incomes in Ireland.
Rose Beef Ireland
Agriland can reveal a new industry-led project involving approximately 700 dairy-beef calves is currently underway in Ireland.
A dairy farm manager in Co. Meath has experienced a career first with the arrival of a rare set of triplet heifer calves.
Environment
Could livestock be vaccinated to reduce emissions? This is just one question being explored by...
