Teagasc researcher Dr. Cliona Ryan has received the BISAS Communication in Marketing Excellence Award for her innovative campaign translating complex genomic research into practical tools for farmers. Dr. Ryan’s work addresses a largely unrecognised issue in livestock: chromosomal abnormalities that leave animals appearing normal but often result in infertility or premature death. Her research, spanning […]
New Holland’s reputation for innovative design with practical benefits has been recognized once more with one of the design industry’s most important global prizes, an iF Design Award 2026, granted to the advanced Hybrid Telehandler prototype that made its world debut at Agritechnica 2025. iF Design was founded in 1953, and just one year later […]
John Deere is adding three new high-horsepower tractor models to its 8R and 8RX series, with rated engine outputs of 440 hp, 490 hp and 540 hp. The models are designed for the demands of heavy draft applications and long working days typical of large European farm operations. All models are equipped with the JD14 13.6 […]
Operating out of Tullogher in County Kilkenny, Cotterell Agri is an industry-leading, second-generation agricultural contracting business fronted by brothers John and Steve Cotterell. The Cotterells have been delivering unbeatable services for coming up on half a century and, with the former being an All-Ireland ploughing champion, farmers know they are in good hands! All-Ireland intermediate […]
Minister of State for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae TD, announced the results of the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027. Minister Healy-Rae said: “I am delighted to announce the results of my Department’s Mid-Term Review of our Forestry Programme. We have undertaken a thorough review of our existing schemes and […]
Perse Steel is a family-run business specialising in steel erecting and cladding for farm and industrial buildings. Trading for just two years, the Castledermot, Co. Kildare-based firm has hit the ground running with a growing list of successfully completed projects. While Perse Steel is still in its infancy, father-and-son Stephen and Conor Perse are second […]
D&B Hicks Agri Contracts in Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh made the switchover to John Deere last year and haven’t looked back since. When father-and-son Barry and David Hicks sought to freshen up their New Holland fleet in the summer of 2024, they couldn’t find the long wheel base models they wanted. Thankfully, they didn’t have to […]
Fronted by Farmer of the Year award winner Fiachra Liston, Liston Family Dairy Farm is a progressive and forward-thinking third-generation dairy enterprise located in the heart of County Limerick. The productivity and efficiency of this increasingly streamlined operation was greatly enhanced by the recent installation of a game-changing 54-unit Dairymaster Swiftflo Rotary parlour. The Liston […]
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries and the Marine at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, has announced the allocation of €27 million for capital projects in Ireland’s publicly-owned harbours through the 2026 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure […]
Boherash Agri Services Ltd is a multi-faceted agricultural services provider based in Glanworth, Co. Cork and serving the Munster region. “We’re not your typical agri contractor,” says Ollie Clifford, who runs the business along with his brother Jack. A quick look at the list of services offered confirms as much. They encompass everything from tractor […]
