But the disease poses a real risk to the sector, so ultra-tight biosecurity is crucial, with farmers being told to check ...

Séamus Boland (69) dropped out of school when he was about 13 years old to work on the family farm when his father got sick. From “the bogs of Offaly ”, a young Boland had dreams of becoming an actor.

The main changes which will affect farmers are the drop in the flat rate percentage from 5.1% to 4.5% for 2026. This is set ...

The UFU say the motion was first suggested in early summer, following the release of the Nutrients Action Programme ...

This interview with a 107-year-old Irish farmer from 1965 offers a fascinating insight into agricultural change in Ireland. Michael Fitzpatrick, who was originally from County Clare, began collecting ...

The nitrates derogation is a key exception that allows Irish farmers to use more nitrogen than other EU farmers.

As Brendan Behan said, the first item on the agenda of any Irish political party is the split. Well, that might be rewritten soon. Get ready for a twist as something new is threatened, namely, a ...

Andrew Muir says mistakes had been made with farmers incentivised to increase production, contributing to pollution issues in ...

Presented by Steph McGovern the series looks at dramatic farmyard accidents, heroic rescues and rural crime investigations ...

Get ready to meet Ireland's most charming farmers in the 2025 Irish Farmer Calendar! This beloved calendar is back with a fresh collection of fun and cheeky photos, showcasing farmers in playful poses ...

Counsel for the department, Michael Clancy instructed by State solicitor for Galway, Rachel Joyce, told the court that as a ...

A strange object with a “cheesy” smell turned out to be an ancient discovery, one of the largest of its kind in Ireland. Oftentimes, ancient discoveries come out of archaeological sites, but sometimes ...