Soil acidity is a major factor in fertiliser efficiency. Applying lime can reduce requirements for many crop nutrients.

Tuam Mart in Co. Galway hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Monday, January 22, with 150 cattle offer, according to Tuam ...

As we get closer to calving, preparation is in full swing and although farmers' opinions differ in relation to the quantity ...

The HSA is set to launch a new two-week farm safety inspection campaign to highlight the dangers of handling livestock during ...

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) is urging “community-minded farmers” to take care and minimise ...

The Macra president has called on the European Commissioner to commit to a "mandatory young farmers allocation of 4%“ at the CAP review.

Dairygold has moved to "amend" its updated loyalty reward scheme following a meeting between its board and regional committees.

The European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen has addressed the thorny issue of non-farmers purchasing agricultural land.

DAFM has confirmed that because of Storm Éowyn tomorrow it has taken the decision to suspend all on-farm inspections.

Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has today been confirmed as the next Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

All of the country's national parks and NPWS sites will be closed tomorrow (Friday, January 24) due to Storm Éowyn.

The department has urged safety for farmers and people in rural areas and have asked them to take precautions.