Rural Life
'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.
A biogas company that was established last year has announced plans to build a biomethane plant in Co. Carlow.
Boortmalt is set to announce an improved forward price offer for 2025 malting barley deliveries on Friday of this week (March14).
Agri Politics
Over 450 farmers in the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency are awaiting ACRES scheme payments, according to Sinn Féin TD, Natasha Newsome Drennan.
The Carlow Farmer Wellbeing initiative has been crowned the Best Community Wellbeing Initiative in Ireland.
Now in its fourth week, a new course on thatching has 14 learners, including one woman.
Property
A residential dairy farm, with a range of outbuildings, in Tullow, will go for online auction in an executor sale, on February 28 at noon.
