Tractor training course eases path into farming for women Farming in Ireland was dominated by men for many years, with women taking on secondary roles. However, now women carry the same workload as men … Ireland • 27 Jun
Smaller farms prove less carbon efficient - Teagasc study The smallest of Irish farms produce very little income and have low carbon footprints but are less carbon efficient than larger farms, according to Teagasc. Ireland • 21 May
Why Poland's farmers oppose the Green Deal Protests by farmers have taken place in a number of EU countries this year against the bloc's proposed Green Deal, which aims to achieve climate … Europe • 13 Apr
Cost of a fry-up rose by 3.1% in the past year - CSO The cost of a fry-up has risen by 3.1% in the past year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Mar
Farmers ploughed ahead in 2023 despite many challenges Every year brings its challenges to the farming sector and there have been many over the last 12 months - income cuts, bad weather, regulatory … Business • 01 Jan
Denis Drennan confirmed as next ICMSA president Dairy farmer Denis Drennan has been confirmed as the next president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, the country's second biggest farming organisation. Regional • 08 Dec 23
Potato farmers face serious crop losses as harvest hit Weather unpredictability and above normal rainfall has made it a difficult year for the agricultural sector. Most farmers were affected in some way or another … Ireland • 10 Nov 23
Sunk Cost: Fallout of Ukraine war is seen in dairy Dairy and eggs are everyday items for most households; they're also grocery items that have seen some of the most significant increases in the past … Business • 17 Sep 23
Peace of mind in short supply for agriculture sector With just days to go until this year's National Ploughing Championships get under way in Ratheniska in Co Laois, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Joe … Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep 23
Snailed it - Cavan farmer's business venture thrives When Peter Monaghan accepted that he couldn't get a viable income from the family suckler beef farm, he started looking at alternatives. He finally settled … Ulster • 28 Jul 23
Ornua sees lower profits despite a spike in revenue The maker of Kerrygold had record revenues of more than €3.4 billion last year, an increase of 36.7% on its 2021 performance. Business • 26 Apr 23
CSO: Cost of inputs on Irish farms jumped 35% in 2022 The cost of inputs on Irish farms rose 35% in 2022 while returns to farmers for agricultural outputs rose 27%, according to latest figures from … Business • 14 Feb 23
Conference to recognise role of women on farms An expert on agricultural legal matters has said conditions faced by women in farming are changing. Agriculture • 21 Jan 23
Agricultural input prices up by a third over past year The price of milk at the factory gate was nearly 40% higher in November than it was in the same month last year, new data … Business • 13 Jan 23
Farmers call on minister to stamp out cattle rustling Calls have been made on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and An Garda Síochána to redouble efforts to stamp out so-called cattle rustling. Ireland • 04 Dec 22
Bovine TB rises as Ireland rates highest in EU - report Spending by the Department of Agriculture on the eradication of tuberculosis in cattle has been rising but so has the incidence of the disease, according … Ireland • 08 Nov 22
Meat scientists conference held in Dublin A conference to highlight the global role and importance of meat and meat production was held in Dublin today. Dublin • 19 Oct 22
Swiss voters reject proposal to ban factory farming Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to ban factory farming in a referendum on whether the wealthy country's strict animal welfare laws need to be … Agriculture • 10 Oct 22
Galway farmers affected by greenway in limbo A proposed route for a cycle way, or greenway, between Athlone and Galway is causing concern for a number of landowners in the Kilcolgan area … Connacht • 20 May 22
EU plans lump sum payment to farmers over rising costs The European Commission has proposed that farmers are paid a once-off lump sum to offset the increases in costs that they have experienced since the … Europe • 20 May 22
'Save our bacon': Pig farmers protest in Drogheda Pig farmers have spent the night protesting at a meat processing plant in Drogheda as part of an ongoing campaign to secure higher prices for … Regional • 19 May 22
60% of farmers cite input costs as biggest challenge A survey of 857 farmers carried out between December and the end of February, has found 60% say input costs are the biggest challenge for … Business • 21 Apr 22
Origin Enterprises revises earnings outlook upwards International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has revised upwards its earnings outlook for this year. Business • 08 Apr 22
17 recommendations on reducing dairy sector emissions A group set up by the Minister for Agriculture to produce a plan to stabilise and then reduce emissions from the dairy sector has produced … Ireland • 08 Apr 22
Ukrainian farmers face terrifying challenges Farmers in Ukraine are facing terrifying challenges - from mined roads and unexploded ordnance to frozen corpses lying in fields and shortages of diesel and … Ukraine • 15 Mar 22
