Farming

Farming community saddened at passing of Kildare mart manager

Jimmy will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to his community and the co-operative spirit, his quiet strength, his gentle humour, his love of animals, his life-long interest in agriculture

Farmers selling cattle to pay their children's drug debts after gang intimidation

Farm inspections in Co Kildare announced

‘I’m not a champion for Brazil’, Bord Bia chairman tells committee

Slurry spreading season reopens in Kildare

Financial support announced for testing of livestock at risk of bluetongue

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

It comes after some relaxation of bluetongue restrictions in Northern Ireland in late December.

Independent TDs strongly oppose Mercosur trade deal as Government under pressure

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

They also raised concerns about Seán Canney and Marian Harkin's opposition to the deal.

Mercosur threatens the fabric of rural Ireland, says youth organisation

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

President of Macra, Josephine O’Neill, said that the agreement poses a "very real threat to Irish farmers"

€40m allocated to Kildare farmers in 2025

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

The funding forms part of a €2.18 billion national package

Bluetongue vaccine to be allowed in Ireland next year

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

The announcement was made after suspected cases were identified at a fourth farm in Co Down.

IFA president and son, 11, travelling to Brussels by tractor as part of protest

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Francie Gorman and his son Tom set out from the Irish Farm Centre in Bluebell, Dublin on Monday morning.

Man (30s) charged in connection with stolen cattle in Co Cork

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

The 18 cattle were found on Monday by gardaí and the Department of Agriculture following a search operation in the Ballydehob area of West Cork.

'Actually shocking': Three-year extension to controversial nitrates derogation secured

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

An Taisce said the decision is 'shocking', and, in response, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon invited them to go out to a derogation farm with him.

Kildare sheep farmer contributes to sector recommendations report

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

The YSFF report highlights practical solutions to reverse the decline in sheep numbers and make farming attractive for the next generation.

Kildare farmer wins national biodiversity award

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Tom's approach, passion and understanding of biodiversity on his farm were key elements in this victory

Athy ploughman marks record-breaking plough

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

“It was nearly eight days, if you added it all up"

Presidential candidates among thousands at Ploughing Championships

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

The national agricultural exhibition is expected to draw up to a quarter of a million people

Machinery, livestock, brown bread contests: Countdown is on for Ploughing 2025

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

So, what does the Ploughing entail, how do you get there, and how much does a pass cost? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know.

Strong signal from EU Parliament on agricultural policy 'must not be ignored' - Cowen

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

The European Parliament has sent a "serious signal" to the European Commission on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), according to Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen

Kildare property owners reminded to maintain roadside trees & hedging

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

The responsibility for maintaining roadside trees, hedges and other vegetation lies with the landowner

Kildare teacher becomes farm safety champ

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Aisling is a primary school teacher based in Kildare, where she also works on her family’s beef, sheep and tillage farm

Kildare farmer gets permission to plant forestry on 18 acre site

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Stephen Morrison is a third-generation beef farmer, and self-described “eco-warrior”

Contractor association speaks out against Kildare cycle lane

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors released a statement on the project that began works a few weeks back

Common Agricultural Policy: Irish farmers expecting bad news in overhaul to EU funds

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The Irish Farmers' Association said changes to the EU's farming subsidies are potentially devastating

Irish MEP argues food security must be 'pillar of Europe's defence'

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The European Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034 should include increased CAP funding, Mr Cowen says in the report

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