THE main reason why carbon emissions from agriculture is rising in Ireland is because of the increasing size of the national cattle herd since the abolition...
THERE have been renewed calls this week from farm leaders and the Minister for Agriculture for the meat factories ‘to play ball’ in terms of paying...
Galway IFA Chairperson, ANNE MITCHELL, stresses the importance of farmers facing up to the decision of making a Will. Do it in time . . ....
THE BVD Eradication Programme has brought PI (persistently infected) rates to record low levels on Irish farms in 2019 – down to 0.04% – according to...
THE Annual Show and Sale of pure bred registered Galway Sheep was a very successful event even if it didn’t reach the extraordinary heights of last...
FARMERS who employ workers on a casual basis have been reminded that they should be fully compliant with the new terms of the PAYE Modernisation regime...
A STORMY meeting of the Beef Taskforce looks to be in store for Thursday, January 9 next, as the gap widens even further between beef prices...
By Martin Mulkerrins, Teagasc Advisor ARE you a new entrant or considering getting into dairy? If so, there is a new entrant group that will meet...
