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P.S I love you Ireland; my whirlwind trip to Dublin and Galway

he 26 Mountains 2 Mayo team pictured at Ashford Lodge in Cong, Co. Mayo after completing their 26 mountain challenge and raising £1.2m in aid of Cancer Fund for Children. Supported by campaign sponsor, Arachas Corporate Brokers, this team climbed the highest peak in every county across the island of Ireland, in just 9 days.

Business leaders conquer Ireland’s peaks and raise £1.2 million for charity

Cuckoos are a widespread and familiar bird across much of the UK, and many people can recognise the famously onomatopoeic song, but sadly we have lost more than a third of our breeding Cuckoos since 1995

Cuckoos clock up the miles on migration across much of the UK

The launch of The Grasslands of Ireland book took place during an Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event on Thursday, 12 June in Birr, Co Offaly, hosted by Teagasc and the Heritage Council. Pictured (L-R): Dr Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc, Professor Frank O'Mara, Director of Teagasc, Dr John Feehan, author and ecologist, Dr Helen Sheridan, associate Professor, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, Virginia Teehan, chief executive, The Heritage Council, and Catherine Casey, head of climate change, The Heritage Council. Photo: Paul Moore Photography

Heritage Council and Teagasc celebrate Ireland’s grassland biodiversity

Keeping children safe on farms: A shared responsibility

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Helen Mulholland, originally from Rasharkin, is the driving force behind Caravogue in Sligo, Ireland’s latest premium whiskey.

Expertise from Bushmills guides Ireland’s latest premium spirit

A group of late spring born calves.

The NI Blonde Cattle Club had a fantastic visit to the Glenwood Blonde Herd

A former dwelling house on farmland near Rathfriland. (Photo: Rebecca McConnell)

Dwelling Houses – places of meaning

The par five 15th hole at Killeen Castle

Fabulous golf venues, stunning scenery and the very warmest of welcomes

Mark Wright, chief executive of Ballylisk Cheese, which recently gained major awards in both Great Britain and the Irish Republic.

Double delight for Armagh’s creamy cheesemaker at national quality awards

Pictured launching the 'Stay Safe with Jessy' campaign were left to right: Alma Jordan, Agrikids, Declan McArdle, Teagasc digital media production manager, Alison Maloney, Teagasc digital and online communications specialist, and Francis Bligh, Teagasc health and safety specialist, with Jessy and her friends. Join them on Thursday, 19th June for a fun, interactive webinar on farm safety

New Teagasc competition helps to bring farm safety to the classroom

A selection of fattening females.

The NI Blonde Cattle Club had a fantastic visit to the Glenwood Blonde Herd

Pilgrim’s Europe culinary team at the Balmoral Show.

Pilgrim’s Europe holds annual celebratory reception

Pictured L-R Gary Tubman, Niall Matthews (Chairperson), Eamon Duignan (Manager Member Relations), Heather Martin, Lakeland Dairies.

Lakeland Dairies has announced the launch of its new Young Farmer Programme

Farming Simulator allows you to farm from the comfort of your living room

Good news for the countryside: Nothing like the real thing
Every fortnight people from a farming background, or who have a heart for the countryside in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, offer a personal reflection on faith and rural life. They hope that you will be encouraged by it.
Ronald Annett

Pat and Catherine McKeever of Long Meadow Cider have created a range of ciders and a tourism destination at Loughgall.

Armagh family apple enterprise launches an alcohol-free option

Pictured L-R Gary Tubman, Niall Matthews (Chairperson), Eamon Duignan (Manager Member Relations), Heather Martin, Lakeland Dairies.

Lakeland Dairies has announced the launch of its new Young Farmer Programme

Pilgrim’s Europe President Ivan Siqueira speaking at the Balmoral Show.

Pilgrim’s Europe holds annual celebratory reception

Ad Feature Net replacement film is transforming silage wrapping across Ireland

Jason Benn of Arrowhead Rockdrill alongside Andrew Robinson of Stephen Robinson Ltd.

Stephen Robinson (Tractors) Ltd continues to prioritize customer satisfaction

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Comment: Balmoral Show starts today

Who from the second round of semi-finalists do we think will progress to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final this weekend in Basel?

Who do we think will qualify from the second Eurovision semi-final?

Iain Macdonald, market intelligence manager, QMS

Market prices for beef, sheep and pigs stay well above five-year average

If it is stressful to go into the judging ring at Balmoral Show, wondering if you have done enough to get the verdict, how much more so would it be to face The Judge?

Waiting for the verdict of Judge Jesus Christ

Species Rich Grasslands in Sheskinmore, Donegal (Credit, Maria Long)

Discover more of Ireland’s hidden grassland gems on the growing Grasslands Trail

Who do we think will make it through from the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final taking place on May 13 2025?

Who do we think will move on from the first Eurovision semi-final?
We make our first set of predictions ahead of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final
Benjamin Jackson

Topping Graham Foster's Springhill Charollais online sale at £5650 was this smart ewe lamb purchased by David Roberts, Shrewsbury.

Graham Foster celebrated 15 years of breeding pedigree Charollais sheep in style

Dr Rosie O’Neill

Ifac’s director of sustainability named 2025 ESG Champion of the Year

Pictured are Tirlán Milk Suppliers of the Year, John and Mary Byrne from Dungarvan Co Waterford.

John and Mary Byrne presented with the Milk Supplier of the Year award

Catherine Heffernan (Customer Success & Technical Manager, MSD Animal Health SenseHub Technology) alongside farmer Liam Hyland (Ballacolla, Co Laois), recipient of the 300,000th SenseHub collar sold by MSD Animal Health in Ireland.

MSD Animal Health’s 300,000th SenseHub collar on Irish cows

Belfast International Airport and the city region’s destination marketing and management organisation, Visit Belfast, have embarked on a new strategic tourism partnership designed to boost tourism, support investment and enhance the visitor experience. Pictured are Rachael McGuickin, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Visit Belfast and Dan Owens, Belfast International Airport’s Chief Executive Officer. (Photo: Freelance)

Visit Belfast and Belfast International Airport new tourism partnership

Michelle Cassidy (NI Water Lead Analyst), Marc Butler (NI Water Asset Performance Engineer), Shanique Davis (NI Water Senior Analyst), Paul McMurray (NI Water Senior Analyst), Andrew Murphy (NI Water Lead Analyst). (Photo: John Ohle)

NI Water comes out top in GIS Awards

L-R – Colin Smith, LMC CEO, Michael Haverty, Partner and Senior Research Consultant at The Anderson’s Centre, Elaine Willis, LMC Board Member, David Mark, LMC Board Member, David Torrens, LMC Board Member. Picture: Peter Houston

"Now more than ever, we must champion the excellence of our produce"

Oilseed rape field with the optical sensors used in the Rothamsted study. (Pic: Freelance)

Can new technologies deliver a sustainable future for production agriculture?

Tim Andrew with a photo of his father and company founder W.H (Bill) Andrew.

Lisburn’s Andrew Ingredients celebrates 80 years of baking success

Kids’ TV sensation Bluey is coming to the big screen near you in time for the May Bank Holiday. (Pic: Bluey)

Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection this May Bank Holiday

There will be lots of new machinery to see at Agri-Power

Lots of new machinery to see at upcoming open days

Silage making is already underway on farms across Northern Ireland

Good news for the countryside: Farming and waiting go hand in hand

It is crucial to use the right range of herbicide products and rates to achieve maximum efficacy.

The challenge that is glyphosate resistance

L-R – Colin Smith, LMC CEO, Michael Haverty, Partner and Senior Research Consultant at The Anderson’s Centre, Elaine Willis, LMC Board Member, David Mark, LMC Board Member, David Torrens, LMC Board Member. Picture: Peter Houston

"Now more than ever, we must champion the excellence of our produce"

Ella Freeman, centre, Favourit Commercial Marketing Manager, is joined by Alex Saniya Maria and Nia Ward-Gallagher, winning students of the Favourit bursary.

Winners of Favourit’s £2,000 bursary revealed at special event

Meet Elsie, this is a special heifer set to sell at Jalex Jaw Droppers Friday 25th April. This beauty carries to The Grove Farm P381 who has produced outstanding calves

Largest offering of in calf commercial heifers in the UK & Ireland

Figure 1: Symptoms of glyphosate-resistant and glyphosate-sensitive populations of Italian ryegrass following application of glyphosate. Both populations were treated with dose rates from 540 g ha-1 to 1440 g ha-1 (maximum rate allowed in any single year).

Finding is concerning and will require further investigation

PRM founders Philip and Lynne Morrow. Picture: Darren Kidd/ PressEye

PRM Group announces £15 million expansion with 40 new jobs

Fermanagh Farmer and Singer, Conor Owens, has made it to the Grand Final of Glór Tíre

Could Conor Owens become Ireland’s newest Country Music star?

A ship transporting bulk grain

Good news for the countryside: Life’s journey with Jesus

The Springhill Charollais prefix has earned the reputation as being one of the best in the flock book

Set your sights on a brand new sale just announced for April

Mountain distiller Brendan Carty of Killowen Irish Whiskey.

Brendan’s remote distillery in Mournes an icon of Irish whiskey

Smiles all around from a very happy team when Barry O'Neill rides Winged leader on his 30th win

Winged Leader takes win number 30 at Portrush point to point horse races

Winged leader on his way to the winning post for win number 30 at Portrush point to point. (Pic: Freelance)

Winged Leader takes win number 30 at Portrush point to point horse races

Gorse bushes are in full swing at the moment and herald the start of spring. The countryside is adorned with their vibrant, canary yellow blossom.

Traditionally gorse flowers would have been used to colour Easter eggs

Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr at the launch of the Guinness Jazz Trail with Martin Venning, Guinness, musician and bar owner John Leighton and Aisling McCallion, Festival & Events Coordinator.

Swing into summer with the City of Derry Jazz Festival

Ad Feature Palatable 18% complete calf starter ration – no forage required

Spring brings better weather but it also means increased workloads

Good News for the countryside: Embracing the renewal

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