by admin | Oct 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Budget 2027 has been finally revealed today (Tuesday, October 6) – but the big question is will it make a difference to farm families, and will it put more money into their pockets? The government has allocated €2.344 billion to the Department of Agriculture,...
by admin | Oct 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Average cattle rearing farm incomes up 68% in 2025 amid higher prices Income on cattle farms increased substantially in 2025. Teagasc has published the final confirmed results of the National Farm Survey for last year, along with factsheets on a number of sectors. The...
by admin | Oct 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Irish Government is pledging more than €600 million towards the project A Court of Appeal judgement has overturned the court ruling that has prevented an upgrade of the A5 road. The £1.7 billion upgrade of the road, which links Donegal to Monaghan through Tyrone...
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
A coffee morning in aid of Aware will take place in the Breesy Community Centre on Wednesday the 7th of October from 11am to 1pm.. A taster session of Chair Yoga will also take place. The event is part of Mental Illness Awareness Week (4th October – 10th October)....
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
People with solar panels will now be able to get a grant for a battery. © Getty Image Grant of up to €2,000 will be available to scrap an old fossil fuel boiler. The Cabinet has agreed to a string of new grants to help people replace old heating boilers, install...
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Carina Roseingrave A national conference bringing women and men from agriculture together for discussion, practical learning and networking, highlighting the experiences and opportunities of women in farming will take place next month. ‘Growing Voices – Women in...
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Forage availability, animal health and concentrate input are all important factors store lamb producers and purchasers need to bear in mind. Teagasc head of sheep knowledge transfer, Michael Gottstein has provided some tips on these issues for store lamb producers and...
by admin | Sep 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Teagasc’s annual series of seven ‘Transferring the Family Farm’ clinics for 2026 will take place next month. The first event will take place at the Ardboyne Hotel in Navan, Co. Meath on October 6. According to Teagasc, more than 20,000 farm families...
by admin | Sep 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Philip Crowe – ‘I always went too fast on the quad anyway.’ Photo NI Limousin Cattle Club-Facebook Ballinagh man Philip Crowe is advocating for improved safety measures for agricultural quads Philip Crowe, a Co Cavan farmer, spent nearly a week in...
by admin | Sep 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
A new survey is asking farmers to share their experiences in an attempt to improve farm safety in Northern Ireland. The survey forms part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) Evidence and Innovation Research Programme. Later this...
