3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1366+ words) That 300 people from right across the country made their way to the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 farm walk on the farm of James O’Sullivan at Myross, Union Hall in west Cork on Thursday evening last was a testament to the performance of…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (449+ words) Ireland’s horticulture sector must be protected and food security must be strengthened amid Ireland’s increasing reliance on imported fruit and vegetables and falling grower numbers, Macra has said. It follows the release of the Climate Change Advisory Council’s (CCAC) report…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (400+ words) Shane Halpin from Dublin has been crowned the 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year, becoming the first winner from the capital in the competition’s history. The award was presented at a gala banquet in the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co Laois,…...

3+ day, 34+ min ago   (212+ words) There has been a €119/head difference in the price paid at marts between the top and bottom third of continental-cross calves from the dairy herd, when ranked by commercial beef value (CBV). The top third of continental-cross bulls sold for…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (303+ words) Mart managers in the southwest are reporting a strong start in the trade for dairy-beef weanlings. Castleisland Mart manager, Neilus McAuliffe reported that bucket-fed bull calves made between €4/kg and €5/kg on Monday last, with Angus- and Hereford-cross heifers comfortably…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (214+ words) Irish Farmers Journal Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the publication of a report produced by a Land Use Working Group (LUWG) entitled Land of Plenty?. The working group, chaired by the NI director of the Food, Farming and Countryside…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (432+ words) Headford Mart’s Charolais show and sale brought both the quality of cattle and eager buyers to the north Galway mart during the week. Some 288 weanlings were present for sale on the night, with a 93% clearance recorded across all lots. A…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (89+ words) Last Sunday saw 26 finalists take to the show ring at Trim show in Co Meath for the final of this year’s FBD / Irish Shows Association / Irish Farmers Journal All Ireland Young Stockperson competition. Offaly farmer forced to pay €160,000 in tax…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (167+ words) Breed secretary Shauna Mulhall is looking forward to this year’s event: “The Ploughing never fails to deliver – breeders reconnecting, fresh ideas exchanged, and plenty of good conversation along the way. Our stand welcomes everyone: established Shorthorn breeders, those weighing up…...