Speaking from Brussels, IFA president Francie Gorman has criticised the proposals, saying they will have a negative impact on Irish agriculture and the rural economy.

On paper there should have been a flying demand for sheep all spring, but demand towards the end of the season was subdued despite throughput falling by an additional 140,000 head.

Cork Limousin breeders hosted an open day on Sir Charles and Lady Caroline Colthurst's impressive farm on Saturday 12 June, writes Nevan McKiernan.

Early-stage research at Teagasc has shown “promising” outcomes that young ash trees are developing a tolerance to ash dieback ...

Agents are keen for relatively small entries of finished lambs, but are unwilling to budge on price, leaving the trade for ...

Agents are working hard to get their hands on lambs, but are being curtailed in their efforts by pressure on price.

The early straw market is bullish, with winter barley straw of good quality trading for €20 for 4x4 round bales upwards.

The Irish Vendéen sheep society held their 30th premier sale in Tullamore mart over the weekend, writes Rachel Gallagher.

The FMS preliminary report showed that the nature of farm mechanisation on Irish farms is changing with increased dependence on agricultural contractor services.

AIB has launched a new low-cost agri green and transition loan product available to all farming sectors. The loans, which are for amounts between €2,000 and €100,000 are repayable for a term up to ...

The weanling trade shows no sign of plateauing – prices got another lift in Ennis this week as exporters, finishers and farmers competed at the ringside.

With a heightened risk of bluetongue virus putting a spotlight on movements, the Department of Agriculture outlines the latest rules and regulations for breeding sheep.