Embryo Transfer Calf Gives New Hope for Rare Semi-Wild Cattle Breed
The successful birth of a female Vaynol calf through embryo transfer has brought new hope of saving one of the…
First Chair in Animal Welfare and Veterinary Ethics Appointed at UCD
Dr Siobhan Mullan has been appointed as the first Chair of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Ethics at the University of…
Weather Outlook Today: Friday 5 February
Many areas will start off dry on Friday with sunny spells. However, some showers will develop in northern and western…
Met Eireann Warns Significant Snowfall is Just Days Away
Freezing cold weather is predicted for this weekend as baltic conditions move over Ireland. Ireland is set for more snowfall…
Government Opens First Call for €100m Brexit Scheme for Agri-Food Sector
Applications for the Government’s €100m scheme for the Agri-food sector are open to help at this challenging time, confirmed the Tánaiste.…
EU Agrees to BEAM Date Changes
The EU has given the green light to allow Ireland the flexibility to set a new reduction deadline under the…
Bullock Being Auctioned at Tullamore Mart to Raise Funds for Hooves 4 Hospice
Have a look at Tullamore Mart today (Thursday 4 February) where we have a bullock (Lot number 185) that is…
Weather Outlook Today: Thursday 4 February
The weather to turn progressively colder this evening with showers and light winds predicted. Today (Thursday) will mostly be cloudy…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 03-02-2021
Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Wed 3 Feb Avg Price/KgCHX 2.37/kgHEX 2.12/kgLMX 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 03-02-2021
Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. Lamb 30-40kg Wed 3 Feb Avg Price/KgLB 2.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 34kg 2.74/kg…
Virtual Farmyard Tours Launched
Farmers intending to build a new milking parlour during the Covid lockdown can access a growing library of virtual farm…
Gardaí Recover 17 Suspected Stolen Dogs in Galway
Gardaí have seized 12 dogs and five puppies in Galway and are hoping to reunite the dogs with their owners.…
Weather Outlook Wednesday 3 February
It will be mainly dry with some sunshine across the midlands but wet further north and west of the country,…
Irish Mink Farms Set to Close
Mink farming in Ireland is set to be outlawed by Easter. The ban on fur farming through the Animal Health…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 02-02-2021
Tuesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Tue 2 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.07/kgAAX 2.07/kgCHX 1.97/kgFR 1.62/kgHEX 1.91/kgLMX…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 02-02-2021
Tuesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. LAMB 20-30kg Tue 2 Feb Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 26kg 2.92/kg…
Met Eireann Says Snow and Rain Warning Remains in Place
Met Eireann said a yellow rain and snow warning remains in place for parts of Ireland for the rest of…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 01-02-2021
Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. BULLOCK 300-400kg Mon 1 Feb Avg Price/KgAAX 2.11/kgHEX 1.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 345kg…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 01-02-2021
Monday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 20-30kg Mon 1 Feb Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 20kg 3.65/kg…
Research Shows New Zealand Dairy Farmers Have Better Carbon Footprint Than Irish Producers
New Zealand dairy farmers have the world’s lowest carbon footprint of milk – with significantly less emissions than other international…
COVID-19 Telephone Helpline Re-introduced For Farmers
Teagasc is re-opening the telephone helpline to assist with COVID-19 related queries for all farmers. The service provides farmers with…
€1.5 Billion REPS-2 Programme to Encourage Greener and More Sustainable Farming
The Government will allocate €1.5 billion from the carbon tax to a REPS-2 programme to encourage farmers to operate in a greener…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 29-01-2021
Friday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 400-500kg Fri 29 Jan Avg Price/KgCHX 2.44/kgHEX 2.07/kgLMX 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CH,…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 28-01-2021
Thursday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. Bullock 300-400kg Thu 21 Jan Avg Price/KgBULLOCK 2.33/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BULLOCK, 350kg 2.77/kg…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 28-01-2021
Thursday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 30-40kg Thu 21 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 38kg 2.68/kg…
Minister Seeks BEAM extension for Irish Farmers
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has written to the European Commission seeking a change to the Beef Emergency Aid Measure…
Government Strategy to Wipe Out Bovine TB Revealed as Ireland Has the Highest Levels in the EU
A new roadmap setting out the Government’s strategy to tackle bovine TB has been published by the Department of Agriculture.…
Farmers Urgently Needed to Help Raise Funds For Midlands Hospice
The farming community is being asked to help raise funds for a Level 3 Hospice in the midlands. Hooves4Hospice is…
Sheep Mart – Price Roundup 27-01-2021
Wednesday’s selected Sheep mart price report: copyright LSL. SHEEP 40-50kg Wed 27 Jan Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 47kg 2.64/kg…
Cattle Mart – Price Roundup 27-01-2021
Wednesday’s selected Cattle mart price report: copyright LSL. HEIFER 300-400kg Wed 27 Jan Avg Price/KgLM 2.59/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 375kg 2.65/kg…