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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Royal Dublin Society has officially opened applications for the 2026 RDS Agriculture & Rural Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals, farm families and organisations driving sustainable economic, environmental and social development across Ireland’s agricultural and rural communities. Formerly known as the RDS Sustainability Awards, the refreshed programme continues the RDS’s long-standing commitment to […]
High standards in crop quality, sustainability and farm management are at the heart of Dairygold Agri Business’s Malting Barley Programme, and these qualities are very much in evidence among the four regional winners of the 2025 Dairygold Malting Barley Competition. Drawn from across Cork and neighbouring Tipperary, this year’s regional finalists showcase the diversity of […]
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae TD and Minister Martin Heydon, have announced a new Reconstitution Scheme for private forest owners affected by Storm Darragh and Storm Éowyn. Minister Healy-Rae stated: “Storms Darragh and Éowyn have inflicted significant […]
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College celebrated the achievements of approximately 240 students at its Presentation of Certificates and Awards held recently at the Cavan Crystal Hotel. The cohort included full time learners alongside part time evening class and distance education graduates completing Level 5 and Level 6 certificates across dairy, drystock, mechanisation and forestry. The ceremony […]
Following a successful market launch in North America and Australia, CLAAS is now making the new CONVIO FLEX 1530 available to European LEXION customers. The flexible draper cutterbar has an effective working width of 15.30 metres and is equipped with a flexible knife bar as well as all the features and automatic functions familiar from […]
