Author: Brendan Hannigan

The Irish Government is to trial flying live calf exports to Europe from May after coming under scrutiny about the lengthy live export journeys made by the animals. Thousands of young dairy calves are shipped to mainland Europe each year from Ireland for veal. However, a European Parliament committee of inquiry has investigated alleged failures across Europe in enforcing rules on protecting transported animals.  Teagasc is leading the project to…

Farming for Nature is a national scheme that works with farmers to enhance the natural health of the countryside. The initiative aims to encourage and support farmers to play a positive role in conserving nature on their land.  Farmers are given practical insights through a range of short films, podcasts, newsletters, webinars and farm walks, along with a stronger voice in tackling biodiversity and climate change. The independent project began…

It will be cloudy for Scotland, Northern Ireland, central and northern England with rain at times. Some sunshine in southern areas.  Still fine for many on Tuesday before turning increasingly unsettled with spells of rain and strong winds on Wednesday. Windy with blustery showers on Thursday. 

This week will gradually turn more unsettled, with worse weather by the middle of the week.  Today, it is going to be a dry start to the day with sunny spells. Rain and drizzle will push into the west and northwest in the morning and gradually spread eastwards during the day. As the rain spreads it will become patchier with many eastern areas avoiding the showers. Highest temperatures of 7…

https://www.livestock-live.com/MartMemberAccess/Market/MartCatalogue?op=detail&Mart=MWLIS&SearchAuctionDayID=0&SearchAuctionID=593902 Pedigree Bull Sale today at Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society Limited. Top price was lot 27 selling online with LSL for €3,900.00 Watch all the action live and on-demand at www.lslauctions.com/tv

A grant scheme to fund the conservation and preservation of traditional farms buildings has opened for applications, the Agriculture Minister announced. Minister Charlie McConalogue said €1.25 million has been secured for the 2021 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, which will be online this year. “The earliest structure supported on the scheme so far dates from the early 15th century, still standing, still functional,” he said. “The greenest building is…