Dairygold continues to support future agri-leaders at UCC
Two undergraduate bursaries have been awarded by Dairygold Co-operative Society to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at University College Cork (UCC).
The...
Award-winning Calving Assist a massive hit with farmers
In 2021, Cashel farmer Jim Ryan invented a new form of a calving jack called the Calving Assist. Jim had regularly experienced back problems...
Local ICSA meeting to discuss ‘soaring costs’ for farmers
On Wednesday, 16th March, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) will be holding a meeting in Mitchelstown to discuss ‘soaring input costs’...
Dairygold announces winner of its 2021 Malting Barley competition
Tipperary tillage farmer John Murphy from Garryroe, Ardfinnan in County Tipperary has been announced the overall winner of this year’s Dairygold Malting Barley competition.
The...
ICSA seeking better deal for farmers
The ICSA (Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers' Association) held a public meeting in The Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown on Wednesday, 16th March.
Contributors on the night...
Salesian Agricultural College celebrates opening of new hi-tech dairy facility
Salesian Agricultural College, specialising in training students in agricultural practices, (Friday, 25th March 2022) opened its new hi-tech dairy facility on the grounds of...
Ireland to host the 67th World Ploughing Contest
Ireland will have the tremendous honour of holding this year’s World Ploughing Contest in Ratheniska, Co Laois on September 21st and 22nd. The event had...
Heading up Kerry Eco-Social Farming Biodiversity project
The point where social farming and biodiversity meet is also the point where Kilworth native, Luke Myers, comes into the picture.
In January, Luke accepted...
Awards for Top Grassland Farmers
The Overall Winner of the Grassland Farmer of the Year 2021 is Colin Doherty, Adare, Co Limerick.
Now in its fifth year the awards recognise...
EmbraceFARM launches new ‘Encircle’ programme to provide 1:1 supports
Embrace FARM, Ireland’s only support network for those bereaved by, or who have survived, farm accidents have launched a new one-to-one mentoring programme.
The Embrace...
