Irish experts react to first human case of Shamonda virus
The death of a severely immunocompromised patient in France who tested positive for Shamonda virus (SHAV), coupled with…
Ireland’s first on-farm biorefining and anaerobic digestion plant opens in Cork
Ireland’s first on-farm demonstration plant integrating grass biorefining and anaerobic digestion has officially opened. The plant is located…
‘East Cork, it’s like the Sahara Desert’: Dread sets in as drought conditions continue
Irish farm advisors are dreading conversations with farmers as grass growth stalls and winter feed stocks come under…
From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage
With summer approaching, agricultural shows are back in focus — and West Cork’s Katie Shanahan is preparing to…
Kerry Dairy Ireland rebrands as ‘Kinisla’ amid €300m investment programme
Kerry Dairy Ireland reveals its new identity alongside its 2025 performance report and new investment programme. The company…
Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency
Wet weather has been the predominant feature of this year so far. It was like 2024, where sowing…
North Cork veterinary practice acquired by global firm
The Acorn Veterinary Clinic in North Cork has become the latest practice acquired by international veterinary groups. The…
Minister announces Ireland’s ambassador for International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
Ms Roseingrave runs a mixed farm in Clare in partnership with her brother. She was a previous participant…
51-acre Cork farm fetches €23,000/acre in lively auction
There was a very successful auction last week of a 51-acre farm at Ballinagrath, Ballyhea, close to Charleville…
Welcome revival for Ireland’s mills
For an island once dotted with mills, Ireland’s relationship with flour has become strangely distant. Two centuries ago,…
The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise
Who remembers the 80s classic film Fame and the catchy tune “Fame, I wanna live forever”? Well, I…
Cork woman Aileen is first female to be named Farmer of the Year
A Cork woman has been announced as the 2025 FBD Young Farmer of the Year, marking the first…