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1 day ago · Grain markets in Europe and the US are positive at present and wheat prices have increased significantly. Prices were on the rise for wheat. The French wheat price for December increased by €6.25/t last week to €239/t. By Tuesday evening, it had increased to €241.50/t. The World Agricultural ...

1 day ago · Concerns over solar farm awareness - 12 February 2025. DEAR EDITOR, I am writing to bring your attention to an issue that is increasingly troubling many communities across Ireland, one that warrants deeper reflection, especially in the context of our future food security and economic stability.

1 day ago · The Department of Agriculture’s current bovine TB eradication programme was launched in January 2021, with the overarching aim of eradicating the disease from cattle herds by 2030. The plan launched as TB reactor numbers and herd incidence were on the rise, after both disease metrics had reached ...

Jan 24, 2025 · The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.

Jan 12, 2025 · In pictures: the week Ireland and its livestock got covered in snow Our top farming photos from the past week include incredible scenery across the country after the snowfall, marts and more farming activities during the second week of the year.

Dec 25, 2024 · 9. Cycling 23,000km: Fergal Guihen’s journey from Roscommon to Australia. The 25-year-old part-time farmer and nurse set out to cycle 23,000km from Roscommon to Australia, taking a total of 11 months to complete the challenge, in aid of …

Jan 13, 2025 · The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that no animals susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been imported into Ireland from Germany since 1 November 2024.

Jan 1, 2025 · For the first year in a long number of years, Irish beef farmers can look to 2025 with a positive outlook. Yes, there are huge challenges which are industry faces like the Mercosur trade deal, low incomes, nitrates issues, reduced supports and succession, but with better prices and a better outlook it’s almost as if our industry is in a better place to take them on in 2025.