Longford Farming

CHAIR of ICMSA’s Farm Business Committee, Pat O’Brien

Longford farmers urged to identify contractors working for the ESB

Macra president Josephine O’Neill

Longford Farming: Macra sounds alarm over threat to essential sheds

ICSA president Sean McNamara said there needs to be action now to grow as much fodder as possible and protect winter supplies.

Longford Farming: ICSA call to action as drought stifles farm incomes

Longford Farming: Identifying ewes for culling after weaning is vital

The guide has been designed to assist stakeholders to be more gender balanced and inclusive in their communications

Longford Farming: New guide will help promote inclusivity for women

Sean McNamara, Sheep chair of ICSA at a recent protest PICTURE: ICSA

Longford Farming: Generational renewal must start with farm viability

JP McGrath will succeed Donal Tierney, who will retire following a 15-year career with the Co-op.

Longford Farming: Aurivo appoints JP McGrath as new chief executive

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon (Brian Lawless/PA)

Longford Farming: Agriculture Minister in UK to promote Irish beef

IFA Environment Chair John Murphy (pictured)

Longford Farming News: EU nitrates directive review backs farmers

Met Éireann issued weather warning amid a sizzling heatwave in Ireland up until July 18 last. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Longford Farming: Macra urges fund reinvestment on food production

IFA President Francie Gorman

Longford Farming: IFA President warns EU on fertiliser crisis

Macra has said that young people entering farming today face a multitude of challenges.

Longford Farming: Young people 'not insane to enter farming say Macra

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly has responded to the newly agreed EU-Australia trade deal, highlighting some concerns for Irish farmers

Longford MEP warns Irish farmers could be hit twice by Australia deals

ICSA Sheep Chair Willie Shaw said there was no obvious justification for the initial cuts, or for the further reduction.

Longford Farming: €15 to be wiped off every lamb as prices are cut

Longford Agricultural Show Committee with Cllr Gerry Hagan. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Excitement builds as the 2026 Longford Show countdown begins

The Longford IFA summer BBQ

Longford IFA summer BBQ draws a strong crowd

Longford farmers Rachel Briody and Paddy White pictured on Noel Grenham Farm near Ballinasloe with other young farmers taking part in the new Kepak Young Sheep Farmer forum

Longford farmers chosen to take part in Kepak Young Sheep Farmer Forum
The Forum was officially launched by Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon, at an event hosted on one of Kepak’s supplier farms
Trevor Quinn

Longford Farming: Vet Med discussions have to include farmers

PICTURES | Informative and successful Teagasc walk on the land of award winning ...

Longford Farming: Deadline extension for ACRES scorecards cannot lead to payment...

Outgoing chairman of Longford IFA Gavin White welcoming in the new chairman John Sheirdan from Ballinalee

New Longford IFA Chairperson says lobbying crucial as there is a lot of uncertai...

There has been a mixed reaction to the new €1.5m calf feeding system scheme

Longford farmers reminded of September 30 deadline for Calf Investment Scheme

Department of Agriculture warns Longford farmers to be wary of new phone scam

Nicola Hoey, Aurivo Health & Safety Co-ordinator, David Healy and Andrew Hodgson, Homeland and Sheila Maloney General Manager Aurivo Agribusiness

Aurivo marks Farm Safety Week 2020

Waterford man elected president of ICSA

Beyond belief EU's laid back approach to greatest economic catastrophe since 19...

EU support for farmers does not go far enough

North Tipperary IFA, Teagasc and Maxol have teamed up to host a farm safety event with a difference

Abbeyshrule farmer to host IFA farm safety meet

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Longford Leader Farming: Teagasc offer advice on the best chemical control metho... Conor Dowling Teagasc Soils

GALLERY| 117th annual Longford show does not disappoint

EU/ Mercosur trade deal slammed as 'complete betrayal of Longford cattle farmers'

EU/ Mercosur trade deal slammed as 'complete betrayal of Longford cattle farmers...

GALLERY| Fluffy new arrival for Longford farmer

GALLERY| Hundreds gather in Abbeyshrule to improve their farm safety knowledge

Gavin White, Paul Hughes, Ian Duncan, Dinny O'Meara, John Colcannon Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Huge crowds make their way to Abbeyshrule for IFA farm safety meeting

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BDGP changes welcomed by IFA livestock chair

Climate action a 'huge challenge' for agriculture

The McKenna family

Lakeland Dairies welcome all to upcoming ‘award winning’ farm walk

GALLERY| New committee chosen at Longford lamb producers AGM

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FCI urge farmers and contractors to remain safe ahead of silage 2019

Michelle pictured with her three Highland's

Ballinalee farmer to visit Balmoral castle estate and herd

Noel McGoldrick PICTURE: Irish Charolais Cattle Society

Drumlish man named president of Irish Charolais Cattle Society

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Cattle outputs down by 9% from 2018

ommercial cattle exhibitor, John Clyne of Lanesboro, Co Longford PICTURE: Marie McCormack

Lanesboro farmer honoured for dedication to the show circuit

ICSA presidential election dates revealed

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IFA to co-host series of mental health walks

ICMSA President Pat McCormack

ICMSA call on farmers to only support candidates who show commitment to agricult...

PICTURES| Crowing of the Queen of the Plough

Reserve Champion Trillick Kracker with Owner JJ Farrell, Longford and judge Tom Brennan, Freshford

Longford bull takes Reserve champion prize at show and sale

Longford Leader Farming: HSA launch farm safety inspection campaign

Longford Leader Farming: Further beef plant approved for export to China

Longford Leader Farming: Vote for those willing to fight for farmers

Gallery| Tractor run in aid of Ballymahon Day Care centre

GALLERY| Eimear retains Queen of the plough crown in Bunlahy

Professor Gerry Boyle, Teagasc Director; Programme Advisors Alan Dillon, David Argue & Sean Cummins along with the participating farmers and industry sponsors at the Tullamore Court Hotel

Teagasc launch the second phase of dairy calf to beef programme

Jim Bergin, Michael Creed TD and John Horgan at the launch Picture: Finbarr O'Rourke

Longford Leader Farming: Glanbia and Kepak pilot new calf-to-beef initiative

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Farm safety demo wows Ballymahon Vocational School

Picture Michelle Ghee

Longford Leader Farming: O’Halleran’s family farm, 21 years of eggs

Ryan, Helen, Ellie, Willow, and Luna Perry Photo by Shelley Corcoran

Longford Leader Farming: Jiving, dog shows and food galore at the ploughing

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