Francess McDonnell

Farmers have spent the summer locked in a losing battle with scorching heat and drought but could they now also have to square up to push back on nutrient spreading regulations?

The fodder deficit is widening and according to the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) Ireland cannot afford to wait for survey results before acting.

The government has been urged by Sinn Féin today (Friday, August 21) to step up supports for farmers who are battling drought in some parts of the country.

You have got the date in the diary for a local authority farm inspection. Now comes an important question: what do you need to do to make sure you are ready?

The Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) has arrested a man aged in his 50s on suspicion of theft of diesel and fraud "by false representation".

The Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) has arrested a man aged in his 50s on suspicion of theft...

Fodder clinics are getting underway in Ireland's worst drought-hit counties from tomorrow (Wednesday, August 26).

The future of dairy is shifting, with protein, nutrition and "functional products" set to drive the next wave of growth.

The European Commission has informed An Taisce that it will not authorise an "internal review" of the decision to extend Ireland's nitrates derogation for a further three years.

Farming leaders today (Friday, August 28) issued a unified call to the UK government to urgently ban Brazilian meat imports from next week.