Beef
1,517 cases of bluetongue have been confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and rural affairs (DEFRA).
Rural Life
A fire crew in the South West of England had to "think outside the box" to rescue a ram that got stuck in a concrete pipe.
Machinery News
What if a ‘humanoid’ robot could take on the ‘three Ds’ of farm work - dirty, dull and dangerous - in Ireland and beyond?
Four days of competition has begun at the Sheep Dog World Trial 2026 in Scotland, with over 300 handlers and dogs from 34 nations competing.
Organic Farming
An Irish farmer has reached the final three for a major award recognising best practice in organics across Europe.
The countdown to the 2026 Ploughing Championships is almost over, with three action-packed days...
Sheep
This week's factory sheep trade has seen most outlets move to increase their carcass-weight limit...
Video
Agriland caught up with Garth Graham of Ireland Suffolk Sheep Society to see what they have on show...
Grass growth on the ABP Demo Farm in Co. Carlow was significantly impacted by the prolonged dry spell in July and August.
New Zealand
Sheep and beef farmers in New Zealand can expect continued strong red meat returns in 2026–2027, though margins are likely to tighten.
Bluetongue
A second case of bluetongue being identified this week will prompt concern amongst Irish livestock farmers of its spread.
Podcast
In this episode of Farm Conversations, we head to Kilconnor in Co. Carlow to hear about one farmer’s journey into organic farming.
In this episode of Farm Conversations, we head to Kilconnor in Co. Carlow to hear about one...
A second case of bluetongue has been identified in Ireland in 2026, after an unvaccinated cow developed clinical signs including abortion.
A young beef and sheep farmer group recently met for a knowledge transfer (KT) event, which took...
There have been 1,048 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the UK in the 2026/2027 season.
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.
2026 has seen wool prices recover, but wool buyers are warning that poorly presented wool will be purchased at a discounted rate.
This week's sheep trade is largely firm overall with lamb price offers holding at the same level as last week in most cases.
Agri-Business
The ICMSA has urged for "more energy" from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on bluetongue vaccination.
Farm Incomes
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and the support payments farmers receive through it, is a major contributor to farm incomes in Ireland.
As the weather cools, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has shared advice for sheep farmers this autumn.
Farmer and TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has said that a number of sheep were stolen from his farm, Diddly Squat, recently.
