Podcast
In this episode of Farm Conversations, we head to Kilconnor in Co. Carlow to hear about one farmer’s journey into organic farming.
Rural Life
The accumulation of lots of hurling and Gaelic football medals by her husband led Ana Coady to start a new business on the family farm.
Carlow
What are farmers at Tullow Mart saying about the recent dry spell and why are some producers selling livestock early or buying in extra feed?
Beef
Tullow Mart has seen an improvement in the cattle trade in recent weeks as grass shortages begin to push more cattle off farms
Several 6ft scarecrows - dubbed 'guardians of the grasslands' - have appeared in multiple locations across Carlow town.
A Co. Carlow farm is the whiskey maturation, blending and bottling and brand home for Flying Tumbler Irish whiskey.
'We wanted to take back control and get more income' is the perspective of Ciara and Robert Stanley from Tullow, Co. Carlow.
Machinery
“The weather has impacted on the ability to get out and do some work,” said Maurice Kelly, former chair of the FTMTA.
Sheep
A Fine Gael TD has appealed to the government to provide support to a Carlow farmer who recently lost 15 sheep in floods.
Tributes have been paid to general manager of Leinster Marts Jimmy Walsh, who passed away yesterday (Monday, January 26).
Video
The outgoing Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) president Maurice Kelly has been...
Maurice Kelly looks back on 2025 as his term as president of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) draws to a close.
For one Co. Carlow woman, the inspiration for a birthday present for her farmer dad mapped out a whole new business venture for her.
Environment
Carlow County Council's 2024 Blackstairs project has been shortlisted for the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2025.
Tillage
Teagasc Oak Park in Co Carlow is the most visited tillage farm in Ireland. The venue hosts numerous open days and discussion groups
Maize crops yielding up to 20t/ac fresh weight were harvested yesterday (Thursday, September 11) on the farm of Thomas Salter
A woman has been handed down a suspended prison sentence in Carlow and has been banned from every...
Agri-Business
Over 160 farmers attended the Animal Health Ireland CalfCare event, which took place earlier this week on the ABP Demo Farm in Co. Carlow
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon officially opened the National Centre for Brewing and Distilling in Oakpark, Teagasc.
A small herd of Old Irish Goats attracted almost 2,000 visitors from across Carlow in the sunshine recently
A Carlow has been handed a lifetime ban on owning dogs in court after she admitted eight charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.
A husband and wife duo from Co. Carlow have taken home the title of 'best chicken product in the world' at the World Butchers' Challenge 2025.
Nigel O’Hara of Fourteen Acres, Kilcarrig, Bagnalstown, Co. Carlow who was convicted of animal cruelty in February 2024.
