Rural Life
A series of garda checkpoints in Co. Westmeath has resulted in nine detections of marked gas oil, such as green diesel, over the weekend
Westmeath County Council is currently investigating a “serious incident of illegal dumping” following the discovery of six calves.
A group of TY students from Westmeath will be bringing their farm-focused invention to to the Student Enterprise National Final next month.
A number of cattle broke free on the motorway following a collision involving a trailer carrying livestock this morning (January 22).
The Fit Farmers' programme continues to build momentum in supporting farmer health, expanding into Westmeath and Leitrim.
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Farm plastic collections are well underway for the summer months, with many farmers taking the opportunity to get rid of winter accumulations of farm plastic, meal bags and silage netting. Agriland attended a farm plastic recycling centre run by Smith’s Farm Plastic Recycling and Agri contractors at Ballinagore GAA club in Co. Westmeath to gauge farmers’ opinions on the new regulations and price structure. Liam Moloney, general manager of the Irish Farm Film Producers Group (IFFPG) spoke to Agriland to explain its role at these bring centres, and why prices are increasing for farmers.
The elderly man who died in a house fire in Co. Westmeath yesterday is understood to have come from a farming background.
Longford and Westmeath county councils are jointly embarking on an oral history project focusing on the story of emigration to Argentina.
Three dead dogs with gunshot wounds were discovered dumped in a ditch of a bog in Coole Co. Westmeath, by a local passerby.
Environment
The public have been called on to be aware of the fire risk in rural areas after a fire on a "pristine" bog in Co. Westmeath.
Beef
Irish Hereford Prime, in association with Kepak, is set to host an information evening for beef farmers in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
A male driver of quad bike, aged in his 20s, was fatally injured in a road traffic collision in Co. Westmeath, gardaí have confirmed.
Agri-Business
Suckler and sheep farmers, Gerry and Linda Syron, are in expansion mode at Mollie Moo's, their pet farm in Co. Westmeath.
The NPWS has appealed to the public for information after the shooting of a white-tailed eagle at Lough Owel, near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
%%excerpt%% Singer-songwriter Larissa Tormey has released her new single, ''Kilbeggan’s Heart,' a tribute to the town of Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, where she has happily lived for over 20 years with her husband, farmer, Christopher Tormey.
Kepak has invested €8 million in its Kilbeggan facility in Co. Westmeath to enhance market...
Gardaí are investigating an incident of a stolen quad from a premises in the Rathconrath area of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Gardaí are investigating fraudulent activity in relation to a targeted agricultural business in Co. Westmeath
Sheep
A flock of over 400 ewes is set to be dispersed at Delvin Mart, Co. Westmeath, as the flock owner is disbanding his sheep-farming enterprise.
%%excerpt%% Many archaeological finds are made every year during agricultural and other activity, according to Maeve Sikora, Keeper of Irish Antiquities at the National Museum of Ireland.
The wide diversity in Irish farming systems and approaches to farming with nature in mind are represented by Farming for Nature's farm walks.
Bord na Móna is set to play a role in the newly announced EU tourism scheme, receiving €3.6 million to develop new trails.
The second Irish Limousin Cattle Society Premier show and sale of 2024 took place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6 in...
