Agriculture

ESB Networks Autumn Safety Series 2026: Stay vigilant around electricity

The changes due in weather over the coming weeks, along with the onset of shorter days, is no doubt increasing the pressure on farmers to get field work completed. This extra pressure brings its own safety risks, and ESB Networks is asking farmers to also be m

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What is the expert advice for dry-off?

It is hard to think that dry-off is only around the corner, but there is no denying how quickly it is creeping up, so it is best to get prepared now. Realistically, a lot of farmers do not think about drying-off procedures until it is time to actually carry ou

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Genetic Jewels sale to feature 65 in-lamb Charollais on November 7

Blessington Mart in Co. Wicklow is set to host the Genetic Jewels sale on Saturday, November 7. A total of 65 in-lamb pedigree Charollais hoggets and ewe lambs are catalogued and the sale “promises to be an excellent chance to obtain some of the best Charollai

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Parasites cost farmers €181m per year

Parasite incur a cost of about €181 million on farmers every year an Oireachtas Committee has heard this evening (Wednesday, November 4). A review of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023 is being discussed at th

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Potential draft deal could scrap Brexit red tape on agri-food trade

A draft deal has reportedly been reached between the European Union and the UK which if implemented would remove post-Brexit red tape around food and agri trade. The potential deal on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreements for plant and animal products is

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To feed or not to feed: Housing replacement heifers this winter

Despite the good stretch of weather at the moment, the majority of cattle will likely be housed within the coming weeks. According to advisers, this is an ideal time to weigh and batch them based on their liveweight levels. Teagasc dairy specialist, Martina Go

Glanbia raises earnings forecast after ‘strong Q3 delivery’

Glanbia plc has revised its full-year earnings guidance upwards following a “strong performance” in the first nine months of the year. The nutrition business headquartered in Kilkenny today (Wednesday, November 4) issued its third quarter (Q3) interim manageme

Climate council urges annual funding for farmers to help restore nature

The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has criticised the government’s failure to commit adequate funding for nature restoration in Budget 2027. The CCAC has stated in the ‘Biodiversity‘ chapter of its Annual Review 2026 that no specific allocations for na

Why winter milkers should not undermine the CMT

Winter milking operations are now in the thick of autumn calving, meaning they must stay on top of regular Californian milk testing (CMT). Carrying out the CMT on a regular basis helps to identify mastitis at an early stage, which is crucial for farm profitabi

The next global pandemic could be brewing on a mink farm in Utah – and little is being done to stop it | George Monbiot

Mink farms are the perfect petri dishes for deadly flu strains to emerge. Yet officials appear to be protecting business interests over human lives Could this be ground zero? Could it be the spot where the next pandemic begins? It’s certainly a candidate, not

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Heifers average €3,850 at Munster Angus Breeders’ autumn sale

The Munster Angus Breeders concluded its 2026 calendar with the Autumn Select Sale at GVM Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick, on Saturday (October 31). The sale saw an 87% clearance rate with 27 of the 31 lots selling. The sale also witnessed an increased female av

Mastitis: Could your cubicles be costing you more than you think?

With a mild case of mastitis estimated to cost around €200 and a severe case more than €700, keeping the cow’s environment clean and dry during the housing period can have a very real financial value. When cows come indoors for the winter, attention naturally

Kashmir’s potato pits are vanishing – and generations of knowledge could be buried for ever

Farmers in Gurez store their harvests underground to last the Himalayan winter. As the practice fades, local varieties and handed-down skills are disappearing too Hajra Begum rolls a potato in her hands, checking its skin for cuts, soft spots and signs of rot.

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Another change of direction for floating dairy farm

By Chris McCullough There has been another twist in the story of the floating dairy farm in The Netherlands that was originally designed to promote sustainable farming on a new scale. Just recently the owners put the farm up for sale following a fall-out with

Weather extremes still impacting on Europe’s tillage sectors

Weather extremes continue to hamper work on tillage farms across Europe, the European Commission has reported. The 2026 harvest is drawing to a close, with field work well advanced across most of Europe. EU yield forecasts have changed relatively little since

Great Britain’s worst-ever bluetongue season ‘a major animal welfare crisis’

British Veterinary Association president tells MPs surge in cases putting farmers under severe pressure and stress The worst bluetongue season on record has been a major animal welfare crisis in Great Britain, MPs have been told, putting farmers under “severe

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Global grain prices watching Black Sea developments and US elections

Grain prices fell last week on hopes for an increase in Russian exports, US maize harvest progress and selling by speculative traders. However, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB), price declines paused later in the week. T

Irish farmers helping develop new sheep genomic breeding values

The involvement of a Co. Antrim farmer has been instrumental in allowing Signet to develop new genomic breeding values for the sheep sector. Results generated from EasyCare and Wiltshire Horn flocks owned by Campbell Tweed have been key to making this possible

Breeding waders conservation project shortlisted for EU award

The Breeding Waders EIP (European Innovation Partnership) has been shortlisted for a prestigious EU award. The Irish conservation project is a finalist in the environmental protection category of the EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (

New Zealand milk production reaches record high

New Zealand’s milk production has grown by around 3.5% for the 2025/2026 season, according to the country’s latest dairy statistics report. The national dairy herd produced 21.8 billion litres of milk last season, a 3.5% increase on the 2024/2025 season, where

Farm workers are falling sick in a Kenyan horticultural town. Were they poisoned by pesticides?

Timau’s industry has provided local Kenyans with an economic lifeline. But now, many believe it has made them seriously ill When Reuben Muriki fainted while doing a chore in the compound of his home near the horticultural town of Timau in central Kenya several

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3 loads down to 2: How SILOKING is saving time on a Tipperary dairy farm

For dairy farmer Peter Farrell from New Inn, Co. Tipperary, making the most of available time and maintaining a consistent feeding routine are important parts of running his spring-calving dairy operation. Since purchasing a 26m3 SILOKING TrailedLine 4.0 Premi

Red gold from purple flowers: saffron harvest in Kashmir – in pictures

Kashmiri saffron is one of the world’s most expensive spices. It’s primarily cultivated in the Pampore region of Jammu and Kashmir in India. Often referred to as ‘red gold’ because of its high value, saffron is prized for its rich aroma, distinctive flavour an

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Should the govt take a long-term approach to tackling agri crises?

The agricultural sector is facing more frequent and interconnected global shocks, with increasing economic impact. Against this backdrop, global government support to agriculture has increased, exceeding $950 billion in 2025, up nearly 15% since 2023. Today (M

New Krone headers aim to boost BiG X forage harvester capabilities

Krone has expanded its forage harvesting range with the launch of a new grass pick-up and maize header for the BiG X forage harvester. The EasyFlow Plus pick-up and XCollect 750-2 maize header are designed for professional contractors and large-scale operators

Opinion: Weather fast becoming a good news story for Irish farming

High pressure building, even at the beginning of November, adds up to a very good news story for Irish farming. Dry weather can be expected for all of the coming week and possibly beyond. Meanwhile, grass continues to grow while conditions underfoot for cattle

Bringing precision aerial technology to FTMTA Farm Machinery Show

Drone as a Service will be at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre, Naas, Co. Kildare on November 17-19, to showcase how drone technology is being applied on Irish farms. Visitors to the Grandstand, G19, can learn about everyday uses such

Brazil meat exports to EU up 170% under Mercosur deal

Brazil has reported a 170% increase in the volume of meat exports to the European Union since the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade deal, the country’s Agriculture Ministry said. The EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement marked six months since it

Silage sales: What price are bales selling for around the country?

With third-cut silage bolstering stocks and farmers now starting to dry-off cows, demand for silage bales is slowing in some parts of the country. Quality, weight and location were the biggest factors that influenced price when Agriland contacted sellers this

Pedigree bulls sell to 9,200gns at Limousin show and sale

There was a strong trade for pedigree bulls at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s regional autumn show and sale. Held at Ballymena Livestock Mart, the event saw trade peak at 9,200gns on three occasions, with 20 bulls changing hands to average £6,273 per he

Colm Leen appointed to board of Ornua

Carbery Group, the west Cork headquartered food and ingredients producer, has nominated Colm Leen for appointment to the board of Ornua. Colm brings over three decades of experience with Carbery to his new role, having served as group finance director, company

See this 80-cow Monaghan suckler farm’s simple autumn weaning strategy

All 80 suckler cows have now been housed for the winter on Wesley Browne’s farm in Co. Monaghan. The farm is one of the ABP Monitor Farms located across the country that are involved in the ABP Advantage Beef Programme and are finishing cattle in a variety of

Getting ready for your Bord Bia dairy audit

Bord Bia audits under the Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS) are essential to supporting the Irish dairy sector. The data collected helps Bord Bia and Irish dairy processors to substantiate environmental and quality claims about Irish dairy. These assur

Tony Sharps obituary

My friend Tony Sharps, who has died of cancer aged 72, was a practical and sociable man – he excelled at helping troubled youngsters on the community farms that he managed. Born in London to Pat (nee Dooley) and Bernard Sharps, whose work as a sales rep for Ae

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