Agriculture

Blue-green algae on Lough Neagh

Bid to stop NI Water protection from environmental penalties on Executive table

File image of a solar farm

Concerns over solar farms planned for Kildare

€46.2m aid scheme announced to support Kildare farmers

€46.2m aid scheme announced to support Kildare farmers

Farmer Michael O'Dwyer from Doora, Co Clare with cows in the background

Mixed reaction to Budget from farmers

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) operation aims to locate and remove an Asian hornet nest in the Ringaskiddy area of Co. Cork

Operation underway after discovery of invasive Asian hornet nest

Kildare applicants sought for scheme that aims to help farmers 'in relevant supply chains'

Kildare applicants sought for scheme that aims to help farmers

Pressure placed on crops during critical growing stages

Vegetable growers in Kildare severely hit by summer drought - report

Gardaí appeal for information following theft of tractor from Kildare farm

Gardaí appeal for information following theft of tractor in Kildare

Farmers in Kildare urged to check pipelines before digging

Farmers in Kildare urged to check pipelines before digging

(L-R): Kevin O'Connor, Farm Zero C / BiOrbic; James Gaffey, MTU CircBio Research Group; Minister Martin Heydon TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Jason Hawkins, CEO, Carbery, and John O'Brien, Chair, Carbery, pictured at the official opening of Ireland's first on-farm integrated grass biorefinery and anaerobic digestion demonstration facility at Shinagh Estates Demonstration Farm, Bandon, County Cork

Kildare Minister opens first-of-its-kind farming plant in Ireland

Advisory issued to Kildare tillage farmers ahead of Planting Season 2026 / 2027

Advisory issued to Kildare tillage farmers ahead of Planting Season

Farm Hazardous Waste Collection to take place in Kildare

Farm Hazardous Waste Collection to take place in Kildare

Increase in advance payment rates for Kildare farmers announced

Increase in advance payment rates for Kildare farmers announced

Hay baler worth an estimated €16K stolen from Kildare farm

Hay baler worth an estimated €16K stolen from Kildare farm

Kildare farmers consulted over impact of prolonged dry spell on farming

Kildare farmers consulted over prolonged dry spell's impact on farming

Call for farmers across Kildare to complete a fodder budget

Call for farmers across Kildare to complete a fodder budget

Farmers in Kildare urged to complete a fodder budget

Farmers in Kildare urged to complete a fodder budget
The request coincides with the recent spell of warm weather
Ciarán Mather

Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Niall Collins TD (Fianna Fáil), at the launch of the Forestry for You online hub alongside its first Forestry Ambassador initiative

New initiative for Kildare farmers and landowners launched

Successful Young Members Calf Show and Field Evening for Kildare Holstein Friesian Club

Calf Show and Field Evening big hit for Kildare Holstein Friesian Club

Kildare farmers and animal owners urged to exercise caution during current heatwave

Kildare animal owners urged to exercise caution during heatwave

New initiative aims to promote farm safety among Kildare youth

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Kildare County Council urges care during slurry spreading

Proposed Kildare grid connection route for Ireland's largest wind farm published

NOTICE: Kildare farmers advised on application of organic and chemical fertilisers on farmland. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Kildare County Council advises farmers on application of organic and chemical fe...

NOTICE: Kildare farmers advised on application of organic and chemical fertilisers on farmland. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

NOTICE: Kildare farmers advised on application of organic and chemical fertilise...

Taoiseach calls for ‘fiscal sustainability’ as Tanaiste eyes income tax package

Pessimism holding back farmers from implementing bovine TB measures – study

The Rosnolvan Farm Partnership of Belan, Moone winning the Tirlán Premium Spring Barley award

Kildare growers scoop Tirlán Grain Awards
Two Kildare farms were recognised at the ceremony
Ken Phelan

Saoirse Stacey and Oran Masterson with Minister Michael Healy-Rae at Carrigduff National School, Bunclody, Wexford at the launch of the AgriKids Farm Safety Ambassador School Programme

Calling Kildare classrooms: turn your school into an ambassador for farm safety!

Farmers call for Bord Bia chairman to resign as they protest outside offices

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

Important reminder issued to Kildare farmers ahead of slurry spreading season. File photograph

Important reminder issued to Kildare farmers ahead of slurry spreading season

Ireland’s premier welcomes resumption of Irish beef exports to China

‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Robots and Artificial Intelligence could transform future of farming, says exper...

Robots and Artificial Intelligence could transform future of farming, says exper...

ALERT: Important reminder issued by Kildare County Council to farmers. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

ALERT: Important reminder issued by Kildare County Council to farmers

Cork-based paper, the Irish Examiner has reported that Fota Wildlife Park will be closed until further notice

Fota Wildlife Park to reopen before Christmas following a ten week long closure

First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

PICTURES: Ex-Bord na Móna tractor and machinery fleet up for grabs at huge weeke...

‘Concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period – minister

My Lovely Pig Rescue Kildare exclusive interview

'They're just as affectionate as dogs' - Singer swaps stage for saving pigs in K...

Pictured at the Tirlán Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy Graduation 2025 in UCC representing Kildare are L-R Stephen Byrne, Seamus Cogan and Niall O’Loughlin. Photo supplied by John Allen

Kildare farmers graduate from the Tirlán & Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy c...

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Major agriculture and rural development conference to take place in Kildare

Kildare farmer completes top dairy programme

Compulsory housing order issued for captive birds across Ireland amid 'worrying'...

WATCH: Kildare Minister confronted by Palestine supporter at National Ploughing Championships. Credit: Irish Examiner via Facebook

WATCH: Kildare Minister confronted by Palestine supporter at National Ploughing ...

Call for pesticide users in Kildare to exercise caution around drinking water sources. Photograph supplied by Uisce Éireann

Call for Kildare pesticide users to exercise caution

It's been a remarkable rise for the teacher who only began farming in 2021

Cork woman named FBD Young Farmer of the Year makes history as the first female ...

Call for pesticide users in Kildare to exercise caution around drinking water sources. Photograph supplied by Uisce Éireann

Call for pesticide users in Kildare to exercise caution around drinking water so...

NOTICE: Kildare County Council reminds farmers of approaching closed season for chemical fertilisers. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

NOTICE: Kildare County Council reminds farmers of approaching closed season for ...

Kildare-based primary school teacher, Aisling Kelly

Kildare teacher announced as Farm Safety Community Champion

ALERT: Farmers hit with animal death and injury warning over 'incorrect equipment'

ALERT: Farmers hit with animal death and injury warning over 'incorrect equipmen...

The minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed cases of avian influenza in dead sea birds found washed up on shoreline along the west coast

'Do not touch': Caution urged as dead wild sea birds wash up at several Irish be...

'Awful incident to witness' - 10 cows killed by freak lightning strike on Irish farm

'Awful incident to witness' - 10 cows killed by freak lightning strike on Irish ...

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Naas Farmers Market in Kildare secures €17,650 funding

L–R: Kevin Doran, Megan Browne, Joe Doran, Marie Doran, and Bernie Doran with Agri Aware's Michael Geary at the launch of Open Farm 2025 in Kildare

Agri Aware's Open Farm Comes to Kildare and Galway for 2025

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