GARDAI and farm leaders have again warned farmers to take sensible precautions over the mid-winter period in terms of securing their farmyards and sheds, following more...
THE general health of farmers continues to be a matter of concern with high blood pressure and obesity the main offenders, according to a recent survey...
WITH 70% of suckler cows calving in the months February to April, most suckler cows are now in mid or late pregnancy. Pre-calving management and preparing...
THE ‘eye in the sky’ inspection of farms across the West of Ireland is resulting in farmers being penalised for small clumps of bushes or tiny...
THERE was a massive response this week to the pilot project for the collection of hazardous farm waste in Ballinasloe with over 11 tonnes of material...
GALWAY farmers have this week been urged to pore through their sheds and storage cupboards and gather up all unused pesticides, waste oil products/coolants, veterinary containers...
ALL farmers must comply with the Cross Compliance regulations which includes public health, animal and plant health, animal welfare and environmental standards. Farmers must maintain all...
Rural businesses have been invited to enter an annual competition that offers a €40,000 financial boost if they are successful.
