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Ploughing 2022: The best farming jokes to say at this year's Ploughing!!

For the week that's in it, we have put together ten of the best farming jokes that will have you 'scythes' splitting with laughter.... Why did the cow jump over the moon ? Because the farmer had cold hands Did you hear about the farmer who won the ...

19 Sept 2022 at 16:25

National News

Charlie McConalogue ‘knows farmers across the country are struggling’

The Agriculture Minister said he is aware of the financial pressures facing farmers across the country. Charlie McConalogue also said he is working to ensure a package of support is delivered to farmers in the Budget next week. Mr McConalogue was ...

20 Sept 2022 at 11:55

National News

Politicians label 25% compromise on agriculture emissions as ‘failure’

Opposition politicians have labelled a 25% emissions reduction for Ireland’s agricultural sector “a failure” on climate action, while a farmers’ lobbying group said it was a “potentially devastating blow for Irish farming”. On Thursday, the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 19:15

National News

‘Significant’ price hikes faced by Irish dairy, meat and grain producers

Irish manufactures have faced “significant” price hikes in producing food products this year, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). In the 12 months to June, producer prices rose by 49.1% for dairy products, ...

22 Jul 2022 at 14:07

National News

Widespread anger among farming communities over ‘unrealistic’ emissions target

There has been widespread anger among farming communities over the Government’s decision to agree a 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector. Many farmers said they have been working towards a target of slashing ...

29 Jul 2022 at 18:43

Horse Racing

Cheltenham scorer Love Envoi aims to maintain dominance at Fairyhouse

Harry Fry sends stable flag-bearer and Cheltenham Festival heroine Love Envoi into the lion’s den in a bid for Grade One glory at Fairyhouse on Sunday. The six-year-old puts her unbeaten record on the line in the Irish Stallion Farms ...

17 Apr 2022 at 12:58

Local News

Irish farmers take hit due to war in Ukraine

Teagasc has published its revised outlook for farm incomes for 2022 as a result of the situation in Russia and the Ukraine. The report highlights that costs associated with food production will increase substantially over the course ...

14 Apr 2022 at 16:16

National News

German official believes Ireland can become 'significant player' in global hydrogen energy

Ireland can become a “significant player” in global hydrogen energy, a German official has told an Oireachtas committee. However, politicians also heard that the country could not afford to miss climate targets if it wanted to meet ...

01 Mar 2022 at 15:45

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€3m investment will restore Ireland's seed potato sector to its 'heyday' - McConalogue

The Minister for Agriculture has announced his intention to launch a €3million scheme to aid the development of Ireland's seed potato sector. The scheme is expected to accelerate capacity within the sector and improve production, ...

25 May 2022 at 17:47

National News

'Tinder for Cows' - The new matchmaking service for farmers to find the perfect pull for their bull

With the nickname ‘Tinder for Cows’, a matchmaking service is giving farmers the opportunity to swipe left and right to find the perfect mate for their cows - producing offspring which deliver more valuable milk or beef and - in ...

01 Jun 2022 at 12:54

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'Tinder for Cows' - The new matchmaking service for farmers to find the perfect pull for their bull

01 Jun 2022 at 20:40

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Why Kildare's farmers are among the wealthiest in Ireland

County Kildare farmers are better off than the vast majority of their colleagues around the country - based on the value of their land. The average price of an acre of farmland in Lilywhite country is almost €15,700. And ...

05 Apr 2022 at 18:00

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