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Optimising clover yields in grass swards
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/optimising-clover-yields-in-grass-swards/
Published: March 4, 2026 06:20
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has just published a technical update reviewing how clover yields in grass swards can be optimised. Legumes are affected by soil pH and require the same conditions as grass: in other words, a pH range of 6.0-6.5. If…
Spring grazing: Opportunity to get cows to grass this week
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/spring-grazing-opportunity-to-get-cows-to-grass-this-week/
Published: March 4, 2026 06:10
It has been far from a smooth spring grazing so far, following one of the wettest starts to the year experienced in a long time. Many farms will need a solid two weeks of dry weather before they can think about getting cows out, considering how saturated…
How boluses offset critical shortage of trace minerals in grass swards
Published: March 4, 2026 06:00
The trace mineral levels in all grass swards are projected to be at historically low levels, as livestock farmers across the island of Ireland face up to turnout in 2026 after the wettest winter in living memory. Even assuming the weather does improve over…
Table: The rise in calf and weanling exports over the past decade
Published: March 4, 2026 06:00
Irish calf export numbers have increased from almost 73,000 head to over 223,000 head in the past decade, according to figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The DAFM Beef Carcase Classification and Price Reporting 2025…
Middle East conflict: A new cost threat for Irish farmers?
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/middle-east-conflict-a-new-cost-threat-for-irish-farmers/
Published: March 3, 2026 18:30
An escalating conflict in the Middle East could lead to rising costs for Irish farmers, a leading professor of economics has warned today (Tuesday, March 3). Professor Edgar Morgenroth from Dublin City University (DCU) said the specific impact on farm…
Corncrake numbers rising as a result of conservation measures – ecologist
Published: March 3, 2026 18:00
The “tide is slowly turning” for the endangered corncrake, according to an Atlantic Technological University (ATU) ecologist and researcher. Dr. Andrea Parisi found that acoustic recorder devices and drones for airborne thermal imaging can be used to count…
Minister called on to introduce new bird flu compensation scheme
Published: March 3, 2026 17:45
Monaghan County Council has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to introduce a new compensation scheme to cover poultry farmers directly and indirectly impacted by bird flu. Last month France announced that it will provide economic…
Prices at fuel pumps should reflect ‘underlying realities’ – AA
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/prices-at-fuel-pumps-should-reflect-underlying-realities-aa/
Published: March 3, 2026 17:30
AA Ireland has said that any price increases in fuel for motorists should be based on “verifiable changes”. The association told Agriland that it is “aware of reports of price increases at fuel pumps in recent days” and the concern this is causing…
Public officials among suspects in €3.6m forestry fraud in Portugal
Published: March 3, 2026 17:15
EU authorities are investigating a potential case of fraud in Portugal, in which €3.6 million of EU regional development funding, earmarked for reforestation measures, was paid to suspected fraudsters. The European Public Prosecutors Office (EPPO) led the…
EU court judgments on directives ‘undermining farm viability’
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/eu-court-judgments-on-directives-undermining-farm-viability/
Published: March 3, 2026 17:00
Farmers are “fully committed” to environmental protection, but the application of EU law can be “overly precautionary”, according to the Irish Farming Association’s (IFA’s) Environment chair John Murphy. Murphy made these comments while representing Copa…
Sofina Foods plans ‘to build on’ farming sector’s role in NI economy – CEO
Published: March 3, 2026 16:45
Sofina Foods Europe chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has confirmed the strong commitment that exists within the business to Northern Ireland. He pointed to the 2025 acquisition of the Co. Down-based Finnebrogue bacon and sausage and venison processer as a…
Ranking and selection to apply for tranche 10 of TAMS – minister
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/ranking-and-selection-to-apply-for-tranche-10-of-tams-minister/
Published: March 3, 2026 16:31
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has confirmed that ranking and selection will continue to be applied to applications received in the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3). Similar to tranche 9, the minister said…
Farmers advised to buy fertiliser as Middle East war continues
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/farmers-advised-to-buy-fertiliser-as-middle-east-war-continues/
Published: March 3, 2026 16:15
Farmers are being advised to purchase fertiliser for the coming months if they can due to the potential impact of the US-Israel war with Iran. Bill O’Keeffe, chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Farm Business Committee, told Agriland this is a…
GDT records another strong rise after latest trading event
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/gdt-records-another-strong-rise-after-latest-trading-event/
Published: March 3, 2026 16:00
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Price Index has recorded its fifth consecutive rise in 2026 after today’s (Tuesday, March 3) trading event. The result of the auction saw the index jump by a further 5.7% to 1,271. This is another boost to the upward trajectory…
MEP welcomes ‘structured and credible’ Bord Bia review plan
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/mep-welcomes-structured-and-credible-bord-bia-review-plan/
Published: March 3, 2026 15:30
An Irish MEP has welcomed the agreement between Bord Bia and the IFA that brought an end to the IFA’s protest at Bord Bia’s offices, saying it offers a “structured and credible” review process. Barry Cowen was referring to the agreement between the IFA,…
DAERA announces plans to ‘strengthen’ regulation of water pollution
Published: March 3, 2026 15:00
Plans to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of water pollution in Northern Ireland have been announced. Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has told MLAs that Northern Ireland’s water environment is…
Kersia and Meat Business Women partner on female career development
Published: March 3, 2026 14:30
Global food safety specialist, Kersia, has announced a new international partnership with Meat Business Women (MBW). The collaboration will support women across Kersia’s international teams through structured development opportunities, networking, and…
NI Bovine Genetics Project a move ‘in the right direction’ – breeding expert
Published: March 3, 2026 14:00
Northern Ireland’s new Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) will help “target genetic improvements” for individual farms, according to Ai Services’ chief executive officer, Larry Burke. Commenting on the launch of the BGP, Burke said: “A centralised and…
Highest rainfall of February in east and south – Met Éireann
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/highest-rainfall-of-february-in-east-and-south-met-eireann/
Published: March 3, 2026 13:30
February 2026 was a mild, dull and wet month, with the highest rainfall level in the east and south of the country, Met Éireann said. The first two weeks of the month saw particularly high rainfall in the east, with most stations recording totals well…
UCD professor to become chair of council on forestry
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/ucd-professor-to-become-chair-of-council-on-forestry/
Published: March 3, 2026 13:15
Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, farm safety and horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae, has today (Tuesday, March 3) announced the appointment of the next COFORD Council. The council will play a key role in providing scientific and forestry…
‘0.26% of all agricultural land’ needed for solar – minister
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/0-26-of-all-agricultural-land-needed-for-solar-minister/
Published: March 3, 2026 13:00
Further solar capacity is “required for Ireland to meet its domestic and international targets”, according to Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien. He added: “The programme for government reaffirms Ireland’s commitment to and…
Phil Hogan nominated for top UN food role
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/phil-hogan-nominated-for-top-un-food-role/
Published: March 3, 2026 12:45
Phil Hogan has been nominated as Ireland’s candidate to be the next Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Hogan, who grew up on a farm in Co. Kilkenny, is a former European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development.…
Govt must apply fuel excise tax cut similar to 2022 – Nolan
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/govt-must-apply-fuel-excise-tax-cut-similar-to-2022-nolan/
Published: March 3, 2026 12:30
Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has called on the government to immediately implement reductions in the rate of mineral oil tax (MOT) applied to petrol and diesel. The Offaly TD’s comments come as energy prices are expected to be impacted due to the…
DII: Primary focus is safety of teams working in Middle East
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/dii-primary-focus-is-safety-of-teams-working-in-middle-east/
Published: March 3, 2026 12:15
Irish dairy and specialised nutrition exports to the Middle East are not currently being significantly impacted by conflict in the region, according to Dairy Industry Ireland (DII). Joint US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, followed by retaliatory strikes…
Proposed Bord Bia review to examine eligibility for board and chair
Published: March 3, 2026 11:53
The proposed review into the governance of Bord Bia will examine, among other things, the eligibility for membership of the agency’s board and for the appointment of its chairperson, it is understood. A protest undertaken by the Irish Farmers’ Association…
Suckler Cow Breeding Open Day planned for Newford Farm
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/suckler-cow-breeding-open-day-planned-for-newford-farm/
Published: March 3, 2026 11:30
A Suckler Cow Breeding Open Day will take place at the Newford suckler farm, Skrine, Co. Roscommon next month. This event will focus on breeding and will provide farmers with information on how to improve herd performance and reduce labour through smarter…
Give EPA more powers to prosecute illegal peat extraction – report
Published: March 3, 2026 11:15
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should be made the responsible body for all enforcement activities relating to illegal peat extraction. That is among the recommendations contained in a new report from the Joint Committee on Climate, Environment…
Brexit led to ‘many short-term challenges’ for UK food sector – industry leader
Published: March 3, 2026 11:00
Sofina Foods’ chief executive, Ash Amirahmadi, has indicated that Brexit has created many short-term challenges for the UK food sector. However, the jury remains out regarding the long-term consequences of the UK’s exit from the EU. Amirahmadi made these…
Rules on horse traceability aligned north and south of border
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/rules-on-horse-traceability-aligned-north-and-south-of-border/
Published: March 3, 2026 10:35
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, and Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, have welcomed the alignment of equine traceability rules in Ireland and Northern Ireland relating to equine holding…
Origin Enterprises sees €21m revenue boost for latest half-year
Published: March 3, 2026 08:41
Crops technology and inputs business Origin Enterprises has recorded a boost in revenue of almost €21 million for the first half (H1) of its 2026 financial year. Revenue for H1 2026 (ending January 31) stood at €852.6 million, an increase of 5.1% on €831.7…
NARGC to criticise lack of rural engagement at committee meeting
Published: March 3, 2026 07:00
The National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC) is set to express its criticism of a lack of engagement with rural stakeholders when it attends a joint Oireachtas committee meeting today (Tuesday, March 3). The group, which represents the game…
Winter oilseed rape crops continue to show great promise
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/winter-oilseed-rape-crops-continue-to-show-great-promise/
Published: March 3, 2026 06:20
Courtesy of its first crop report of 2026, Teagasc is confirming that winter oilseed rape is a valuable inclusion within most crop rotations. However, there is considerable variation in green area index (GAI) across crops that were planted out last…
Transitioning from starter ration to concentrates
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/transitioning-from-starter-ration-to-concentrates/
Published: March 3, 2026 06:10
January and early February-born calves may be ready to switch from starter ration to concentrates, but what is the best way to manage the transition? When calves are born, clean and palatable starter ration should be made available to them to encourage…
Finding opportunities in the Middle East for higher value ingredients
Published: March 3, 2026 06:00
Note: This interview was conducted prior to the US-Israel strikes on Iran. Bord Bia’s Dubai team is following the advice of the Department of Foreign Affairs, by sheltering in place, while working from home. Their safety is a priority for Bord Bia. In…
Mart trade feels factory price drops as heifers ease €50-€80/head
Published: March 3, 2026 06:00
This week’s factory beef price reductions were felt in the mart trade in recent days with forward and factory-fit heifers back by €50-80/head in some cases. Some marts noted reduced demand from factory and wholesale buyers in recent days. Processors are…
Sheep trade: Hoggets see first rise since January as ewe price stays steady
Published: March 2, 2026 18:30
This week’s sheep trade has seen hogget prices rise by 10-20c/kg since last Monday as the cull ewe price has remained largely steady. Despite the most recent price lift, hogget prices remain €1.20/kg below this time last year when €9.00/kg was being…
US govt to purchase $263m in dairy and agri produce for public use
Published: March 2, 2026 18:15
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to purchase up to US$263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers. These products will be distributed to food banks and nutrition assistance programmes across the United…
Protest stood down at Bord Bia as agreement reached on review
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/protest-stood-down-at-bord-bia-as-agreement-reached-on-review/
Published: March 2, 2026 17:57
The protest undertaken by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) at the Bord Bord headquarters in Dublin has been stood down this evening (Monday, March 2) as agreement has been reached on an independent review. The IFA had been protesting at Bord Bia’s…
Dog attacks leave west Donegal farmers ‘reeling’ amid lambing season
Published: March 2, 2026 17:45
Sheep farmers in west Donegal have been left “reeling” after a serious dog attack on two separate flocks in the Falcarragh area, which has resulted in the loss of lambs and the death of one ewe. The incident occurred late on Friday evening (February 27)…
Oireachtas agri committee to discuss land availability and use
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/oireachtas-agri-committee-to-discuss-land-availability-and-use/
Published: March 2, 2026 17:30
The issue of land availability and use will be the focus of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food this week. Representatives from the Irish Land Observatory Stakeholder Group will appear before the committee in Leinster House on Wednesday afternoon…
‘Wool is not waste’ – EU urged to remove barriers to value
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/wool-is-not-waste-eu-urged-to-remove-barriers-to-value/
Published: March 2, 2026 17:15
“Wool is not waste, it’s a resource,” according to farmer and co-op body, Copa Cogeca. It has said that it is time for the EU to remove legal barriers and boost the sector. Copa and Cogeca today (Monday March 2) published a new position paper on the…
Staff at Bord Bia’s Dubai office ‘sheltering in place’
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/staff-at-bord-bias-dubai-office-sheltering-in-place/
Published: March 2, 2026 16:53
Bord Bia staff at its Dubai office are “sheltering in place while working from home” as Iranian drone and missile strikes continue. According to a spokesperson for Bord Bia, its staff in Dubai are following the advice from the Irish Department of Foreign…
Fodder beet harvester takes centre stage at Co. Down farmer protest
Published: March 2, 2026 16:30
A fodder beet harvester was the focal point of a recent farmer protest held outside a Tesco supermarket in Banbridge, Co Down. The machine had been taken straight from the field prior to the event last Thursday night (February 26), which was hosted by…
EU butter production increased by over 6% in 2025 – milk report
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/eu-butter-production-increased-by-over-6-in-2025-milk-report/
Published: March 2, 2026 16:15
Production of butter across the EU grew by 6.2% in 2025, when compared to the previous year, according to new data. The latest European Commission milk market report shows that production also increased for cheese by 1.9% and skim milk powder (SMP) by…
Monaghan vet surgeon appointed head of CellCheck programme
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/monaghan-vet-surgeon-appointed-head-of-cellcheck-programme/
Published: March 2, 2026 16:00
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan Duffy as programme manager for the CellCheck Programme. In this role, Duffy will lead and coordinate the national mastitis control programme, supporting continued improvements in udder…
Mercosur move a ‘profoundly undemocratic step’ – Flanagan
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/mercosur-move-a-profoundly-undemocratic-step-flanagan/
Published: March 2, 2026 15:45
The decision of the European Commission to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur agreement is “a profoundly undemocratic step”, according to MEP Luke Ming Flanagan. On Friday (February 27), EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the move…
Pottinger automatic swath placing system to be available ‘this coming season’
Published: March 2, 2026 15:30
After giving a sneak preview of its new automatic swath placement system at Agritechica 2025, Pottinger is to make the digital upgrade to Novacat V 1000 ED/RC Collector mowers available this coming season. According to Pottinger, the automatic swath…
Food prices up 3.4% in past 12 months- CSO
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/food-prices-up-3-4-in-past-12-months-cso/
Published: March 2, 2026 15:15
Food prices are estimated to have risen by 0.1% in the last month and increased by 3.4% in the last 12 months, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for Ireland published by the CSO today…
Opinion: Let the field work begin
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/opinion-let-the-field-work-begin/
Published: March 2, 2026 15:00
The promise of better weather coming our way this week will, no doubt, unleash, a field work frenzy throughout Ireland’s tillage sector. Priority number one will be to get weed control measures sorted out in winter cereals. This is unfinished work that can…
EU to form new ‘expert group’ on access to farmland
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/eu-to-form-new-expert-group-on-access-to-farmland/
Published: March 2, 2026 14:45
The European Commission is to set up a new expert group to provide policy advice on access to farmland. The Expert Group on Farmland (EGoF) is being set up to provide advice and expertise to the commission when preparing policy initiatives in the field of…
European farmers on high alert amid FMD outbreak in Cyprus
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/european-farmers-on-high-alert-amid-fmd-outbreak-in-cyprus/
Published: March 2, 2026 14:30
By Chris McCullough European veterinary authorities have confirmed foot and mouth disease (FMD) has taken hold on the island of Cyprus, the fourth EU country affected recently by the disease. The latest news from the region states the disease has been…
‘One-in-a-million’ quintuplet lambs born on Cavan farm
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/one-in-a-million-quintuplet-lambs-born-on-cavan-farm/
Published: March 2, 2026 14:00
A farm in Cavan is delighting in its extraordinary new additions to its sheep herd. Brian and Mary O’Brien who own and run a sheep farm on the outskirts of Cavan town welcomed quintuplet lambs from one ewe last Friday night (February 27). Lambing began on…
Moscha system not currently an acceptable form of LESS – minister
Published: March 2, 2026 13:30
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has said the Moscha Swivel Spout is not currently an accepted form of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS). The minister was responding to recent parliamentary question posed by Independent Galway…
Factory quotes: March trade opens with beef price offers back 10c/kg
Published: March 2, 2026 13:00
This week’s factory quotes have seen most outlets move to reduce their prime cattle price offers by 10c/kg. A lot of the cattle booked in for this week will have been purchased at last week’s prices, but procurement bosses are saying cattle being booked in…
Research identifies 3,000-year genetic heritage of old Irish goat
Published: March 2, 2026 12:30
Research led by University College Dublin (UCD) has established a genetic link between the Old Irish Goat breed and goats inhabiting Ireland during the late bronze age 3,000 years ago. The finding suggest that the rare indigenous breed is part of a…
‘Serious risks’ to pregnant women in lambing and calving season
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/serious-risks-to-pregnant-women-in-lambing-and-calving-season/
Published: March 2, 2026 12:00
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has warned of the ‘serious risks’ for pregnant women during the lambing and calving season. The HSENI said pregnant women may be exposed to dangerous zoonotic infections carried by sheep, cows…
Traceability action plan progress shows ‘commitment to the Irish equine sector’
Published: March 2, 2026 11:30
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has highlighted the “scale and speed of progress” achieved in improving equine welfare and traceability. The minister made the comments at the launch of the latest progress report on the…
Kerry Co-op to suspend 2026 share-up collection
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/kerry-co-op-to-suspend-2026-share-up-collection/
Published: March 2, 2026 11:15
Kerry Co-op has moved to suspend an upcoming share-up collection, which would have seen suppliers contribute a total of 5c/L of milk supplied. The decision is being taken as a result of downward pressure on milk prices to suppliers, the co-op said. The…
Tariff-free US deal delivers win for NI beef exporter
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/tariff-free-us-deal-delivers-win-for-ni-beef-exporter/
Published: March 2, 2026 10:54
Northern Ireland’s biggest red meat exporter today (Monday, March 2) lauded a US/UK tariff-free trade deal which has delivered a major boost for the Foyle Food Group. The family owned group, which is one of the largest red meat processors in the UK, has…
UCC claims top honours at Great Agri-Food Debate
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/ucc-claims-top-honours-at-great-agri-food-debate/
Published: March 2, 2026 09:45
University College Cork (UCC) have been named as the winners of the winners of the 10th annual Great Agri-Food debate. The competition provides an opportunity for agriculture students from colleges and universities in Ireland and the UK to compete by…
€205,000 invested in farm biodiversity projects in 2025 – ReFarm
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/e205000-invested-in-farm-biodiversity-projects-in-2025-refarm/
Published: March 2, 2026 09:20
Over €200,000 was invested in biodiversity projects on 80 farms across 21 counties in 2025 through the ReFarm organisation. ReFarm combines private sector investment with public funding to support farmers in implementing nature-friendly practices on their…
Call for bluetongue vaccination to be added to livestock schemes
Published: March 2, 2026 08:51
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been called on to add vaccination for bluetongue virus (BTV) as an action under two key livestock schemes. The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said it wants to see vaccination…
Some rain or showers but good deal of dry weather this week
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/some-rain-or-showers-but-good-deal-of-dry-weather-this-week/
Published: March 2, 2026 08:30
The weather may take a turn for the better this week, with Met Éireann saying that while there will be some rain or showers, Ireland will be have a good lot of dry weather overall. Temperatures will be around average to a little above for early spring,…
Minister urges vigilance on hedge cutting during nesting season
Published: March 2, 2026 08:00
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan has called for vigilance on hedge cutting as the bird nesting season begins. Under Section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976, the cutting, grubbing, burning or other destruction of…
Keeping thermoduric bacteria out of the parlour
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/keeping-thermoduric-bacteria-out-of-the-parlour/
Published: March 2, 2026 06:10
Given how hectic the spring calving season is, it is easy to let hygiene slip in the parlour and before long, costly thermoduric bacteria counts are on the rise. Thermoduric bacteria are heat-resistant bacteria in milk that are able to survive the…
Table: Average beef carcass price by category over past decade
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/table-average-beef-carcass-price-by-category-over-past-decade/
Published: March 2, 2026 06:00
The Beef Carcase Classification and Price Reporting 2025 annual report was recently published by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The report contains a huge level of data on several key areas of Irish beef cattle production over…
Heydon lodges garda complaint over alleged damage to signs
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/heydon-lodges-garda-complaint-over-alleged-damage-to-signs/
Published: March 1, 2026 18:34
Gardaí are investigating a complaint lodged by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, in relation to his constituency office in Co. Kildare. It is understood that the complaint relates to two signs that were previously at the…
Yellow Wrap Campaign partners present cheque to chosen charities
Published: March 1, 2026 17:00
Just over €21,000 has been raised for charity from the efforts of the ‘Wrap It Yellow’ for childhood cancer fundraising campaign. The initiative ran throughout the 2025 silage season and saw €4 donated to the two chosen charities for every roll of yellow…
‘Shortfall’ of 1.3 million cubic metres of certified wood by 2030
Published: March 1, 2026 15:00
Teagasc has warned that there will be a shortfall of 1.3 million cubic metres of certified wood by 2030 in a “business as usual” scenario. According to Teagasc, this is because of a lack of certification in the private forestry sector. Teagasc outlined the…
Watch: Streamlining the farm’s workload this spring
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/watch-streamlining-the-farms-workload-this-spring/
Published: March 1, 2026 13:00
Agriland caught up with Conor Hogan in Teagasc Moorepark to hear his top tips on labour management this spring. The spring calving season is one of the busiest times on dairy farms, with 33% of all labour input occurring during springtime. Farmers are left…
Almost €5.5m issued in TAMS 3 payments this week – DAFM
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/almost-e5-5m-issued-in-tams-3-payments-this-week-dafm/
Published: March 1, 2026 12:00
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) paid out nearly €5.5 million under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) this week. The latest data shows that 41,893 TAMS 3 applications had been approved by Friday (February…
‘Various initiatives’ to promote farmer mental health ‘being progressed’
Published: March 1, 2026 11:00
“Various initiatives” to promote farmer mental health are being progressed, the Department of Health has said. A department spokesperson told Agriland that the programme for government has “prioritised farm safety, health and wellbeing and places a…
Amazone celebrates 25 years of Catros compact disc harrow
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/amazone-celebrates-25-years-of-catros-compact-disc-harrow/
Published: March 1, 2026 10:30
Amazone began a new era in soil tillage 25 years, when the newly developed Catros was launched onto the market in 2001. Right from the get-go, the innovative design of the high performance, shallow stubble cultivator set strong standards as a compact,…
Nearly 2,800 landowner participants currently in Walks Scheme
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/nearly-2800-landowner-participants-currently-in-walks-scheme/
Published: March 1, 2026 10:00
There are currently 2,796 landowner participants in the Walks Scheme, according to the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Walks Scheme was launched in 2008 and is aimed at farmers, private landowners, landholders, and land users. The scheme…
Met Éireann extends weather warning for heavy rain
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/met-eireann-extends-weather-warning-for-heavy-rain/
Published: March 1, 2026 09:40
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Co. Waterford today (Sunday, March 1). The national forecaster said the alert will be valid in the county from midday until midnight tonight. The spells of heavy rain will lead to a…
New series follows creation of organic veg farm in derelict walled garden
Published: March 1, 2026 09:00
GIY (Grow It Yourself) founder Mick Kelly returns to our screens with a six-part series, Our Farm: A GIY Story. The series follows the transformation by GIY of an ancient derelict walled garden at Curraghmore Estate, Co. Waterford, into a full-scale…
Lakeland Dairies raises over €41k for charity partners
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/lakeland-dairies-raises-over-e41k-for-charity-partners/
Published: March 1, 2026 08:00
Lakeland Dairies has announced their recent fundraising activities have raised a total of €41,144 for its charity partners, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland and Irish Cancer Society. Lakeland Dairies is one of Ireland’s major co-operatives, with 3,200…
Annual hedge cutting ban now in place until September
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/annual-hedge-cutting-ban-now-in-place-until-september/
Published: March 1, 2026 07:00
Farmers and members of the public are being reminded that the closed period for hedge cutting comes into force from today (Sunday, March 1). Under the Wildlife Act 1976, the cutting, grubbing, burning or other destruction of vegetation growing in any hedge…
Crop report highlights impact of wet start to the year
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/crop-report-highlights-impact-of-wet-start-to-the-year/
Published: March 1, 2026 06:20
Teagasc’s first crop report of the year has highlighted the continuing impact of the very wet start to 2026, specifically the fact that no field work of note has been possible up to this point. According to Met Éireann, all poorly drained soils and some…
Should calves be left at foot this spring?
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/should-calves-be-left-at-foot-this-spring/
Published: March 1, 2026 06:10
There is no doubt a lot of farmers will continue feeding whole milk this year rather than replacer, but is it worth going a step further and leaving calves at foot? The average base price for milk across the co-ops at 3.3% protein and 3.6% fat is currently…
Mart report: Prices from sheep and cattle sales at Ballinrobe Mart
Published: March 1, 2026 06:00
Aurivo Co-op Livestock Mart (Ballinrobe Mart) in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Wednesday, February 25. Speaking to Agriland after the sale, mart manager Teresa Gibsey gave an overview of the prices on the day. In the bullock sale, she…
Book onto a campus tour during Open Week at CAFRE
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/book-onto-a-campus-tour-during-open-week-at-cafre/
Published: March 1, 2026 06:00
Book now to discover courses available at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) during Open Week. The college will host course-specific open days across all three campuses from Saturday, March 7 to Friday, March 13, 2026. CAFRE…
Farmers protest at Heydon’s constituency office over Bord Bia row
Published: February 28, 2026 18:09
Farmers protested outside Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon’s constituency office in Co. Kildare today (Saturday, February 28) as the dispute over Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin continues. According to the Irish Farmers’ Association…
Watch: A day in the life of a 420-cow dairy farmer
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/watch-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-420-cow-dairy-farmer/
Published: February 28, 2026 17:00
Before most people even hit their snooze button, the hum of the milking parlour echoes through the morning silence as the first milking of the day begins for dairy farmers. Whether there is hail, rain, or snow, the cows must be tended to – but what does a…
Watch: TY students in Donegal create farm safety video
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/watch-ty-students-in-donegal-create-farm-safety-video/
Published: February 28, 2026 16:00
A group of students from St. Catherine’s Vocational School in Killybegs, Donegal recently created a video around farm safety and risks. This group of girls in Transition Year (TY) created the video to promote awareness, education and prevention on the farm…
Gardaí: Cattle injured after road traffic incident in Kerry
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/gardai-cattle-injured-after-road-traffic-incident-in-kerry/
Published: February 28, 2026 15:00
Gardaí have confirmed that a number of cattle were injured during a road traffic incident in Co. Kerry. It is understood that the incident took place in Rathmore, in the east of the county, on Tuesday (February 24). Gardaí have confirmed that no people…
Something old, something new, something from the farm…
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/something-old-something-new-something-from-the-farm/
Published: February 28, 2026 14:00
When Nora Leader from Cahirbarnagh, Rathmore, Co. Kerry, and Jerome O’Brien from Ballykitt, Mallow, Co. Cork pledged their troth, they were keen to include lots of farming references – even slurry – throughout their wedding day. Both from farming…
2026 calf registrations running over 37,000 head above last year
Published: February 28, 2026 13:00
The total number of calf registrations in 2026 is running 37,400 head above last year as of Friday, February 27. Just under 690,000 calves have been registered to date this year, versus the 652,600 in the same time period last year, according to the Irish…
‘Highly sustainable’ spuds on sale in UK supermarkets
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/first-sustainable-spuds-on-sale-in-uk-supermarkets/
Published: February 28, 2026 12:30
Shoppers in the UK will be able to add “highly sustainable” spuds for the first time to their weekly shopping lists. The potatoes have been grown at a first-of-its kind low carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire. Now thanks to a partnership between Tesco and…
Met Éireann issues rainfall warning for several counties
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/met-eireann-issues-rainfall-warning-for-several-counties-2/
Published: February 28, 2026 11:47
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for heavy rain in several counties tomorrow (Sunday, March 1). The national forecaster said the warning will come into affect from midnight tonight and remain in place for 24 hours. The alert currently…
European dairy trade association welcomes Mercosur deal move
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/european-dairy-trade-association-welcomes-mercosur-deal-move/
Published: February 28, 2026 11:00
European dairy trade association Eucolait has said it “celebrates” the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the move yesterday (Friday, February 27) after Argentina and Uruguay…
Ponsse delivers 22,000th forest machine to Irish company
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/ponsse-delivers-22000th-forest-machine-to-irish-company/
Published: February 28, 2026 10:30
Ponsse celebrated a significant milestone by delivering the 22,000th forest machine manufactured at the company’s Vieremä factory in Finland to the Irish company G&G Timber Harvesting. The milestone machine is a Ponsse Elk Forwarder, valued for its…
Govt must seek emergency EU council meeting on Mercosur – SF
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/govt-must-seek-emergency-eu-council-meeting-on-mercosur-sf/
Published: February 28, 2026 10:00
The government needs to seek an emergency European Council meeting to stop the provisional implementation of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, according to Sinn Féin. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday (Friday, February 27) confirmed…
Bringing ‘invisible’ fences and musical GPS collars to the Burren
Published: February 28, 2026 09:00
A biodiversity project in the Burren, Co. Clare is combining ancient traditions with cutting-edge technology, all to keep livestock safe as they graze. ReFarm Burren has provided roughly 15 local farmers with GPS collars that allow them to manage grazing…
ICMSA: Questions over beef factory grading and pricing systems
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/icmsa-questions-over-beef-factory-grading-and-pricing-systems/
Published: February 28, 2026 08:40
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said that questions have been raised about the grading and pricing systems operated by some beef factories. The comments following the publication of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the…
Return of knowledge transfer scheme praised by forestry association
Published: February 28, 2026 08:00
The reopening of the Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme for 2026 has been welcomed by the Social, Economic, Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA). The scheme was recently announced by Minister of State at the Department of…
Organic Centre set to celebrate Potato Day
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/organic-centre-set-to-celebrate-potato-day/
Published: February 28, 2026 07:00
Potato Day – the annual celebration of the humble spud – will be marked with a packed line-up of activities at the Organic Centre in Rossinver, Co. Leitrim tomorrow (Sunday, March 1). The event – which runs from 12:00p.m-4:00p.m with free entry – will…
What is driving glyphosate resistance?
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/what-is-driving-glyphosate-resistance/
Published: February 28, 2026 06:20
Thirty-five different weed species are now resistant to glyphosate-based herbicides in countries around the world – and the list continues to grow. In the UK and Ireland, Italian ryegrass has recently been added to this list. The glyphosate issue is a…
Spring grazing: Cows see grass in Co. Monaghan
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/spring-grazing-cows-see-grass-in-co-monaghan/
Published: February 28, 2026 06:10
Agriland visited the farm of Brian and Peter Kelly just outside Carrickmacross in Co. Monaghan to see how their grassland management is fairing out this spring. Peter left his off farm job a number of years ago to return to his father’s dairy enterprise,…
Reaping the rewards of Montbeliardes in Co. Kildare
https://cms.agriland.ie/farming-news/reaping-the-rewards-of-montbeliardes-in-co-kildare/
Published: February 28, 2026 06:00
Kenny Roberts is milking a herd of 125 Montbéliarde cows in partnership with his uncle Roy in Coolelan, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. Roberts returned to the farm in 2001 after graduating from Harper Adams. At the time the herd consisted of just over 60 Holstein…
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