Farmers warned to double down on safety measures as fertiliser and fuel costs lead...
Farmers have been urged to double down on safety measures on their farm and be highly aware of who they're buying from as fuel...
Average price of farmland in Laois creeps up again
The average price of farmland in Laois increased once again in 2021, according to the recent Irish Farmers Journal Land Price Survey.
The average price per...
CAP information meetings will reveal the ‘depressing reality’ of cuts, says South Leinster IFA...
IFA South Leinster Regional chairman Francie Gorman said the decision by the Department of Agriculture to have only one CAP information evening in South...
‘It is baffling to think that the Department are considering reintroducing quotas’ says Macra...
The Laois man who is the national Macra na Feirme president has said the suggestion of re-introducing Milk Quotas is "baffling" and has hit...
Mountmellick Macra win All-Ireland title for top class variety show
For the first time ever, Mountmellick Macra na Feirme have won the national FBD Capers competition final.
On Saturday March 5, in Cappoquin Community Centre,...
Brian Rushe: ‘The way Irish food is produced – there is demand for that...
Brian Rushe, the deputy president of the IFA, says that the government needs to remember the social and economical value of agriculture in the...
Laois tillage farmer among the winners at Glanbia grain supplier of the year awards
A well-known Laois tillage farmer has been listed among the winners at this year's Glanbia grain supplier of the year awards.
Bobby Miller, who farms...
Ossory Show to be hosted again in July after two-year absence
The Ossory Show, one of Ireland's longest-running agricultural shows, will be held again this year after a two-year absence.
Cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because...
‘The IFA don’t have any threat any more – Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael...
The first in-person Laois IFA AGM was held in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel this week - and it featured a number of emotive contributions...
Input costs and climate change challenges among the issues for farmers in 2022, Laois...
Laois IFA chairman John Fitzpatrick says that the biggest challenge for farmers this year will be the price of inputs while the issues of...
Sadness in Rathdowney and beyond at the passing of PJ Butler
There was sadness in Rathdowney and beyond this week at the death of the widely-respected PJ Butler.
Mr Butler served as secretary of Rathdowney IFA...
Ministerial visit to one rural part of Laois highlights enterprising agricultural businesses
A visit to the small rural area of Killeshin by Minister Pippa Hackett has been used to highlight what can be achieved by agricultural...
Vicarstown farmer named as Teagasc’s silage competition winner
Richard Bond from Vicarstown was recently honoured by Teagasc as the winner of silage competition recognising best practice in the farming sector.
Following judging from...
Organisers ‘planning’ and ‘hopeful’ that National Ploughing Championships will go ahead later this year
Organisers of the National Ploughing Association are planning for this year's event to go ahead in full in Ratheniska in September.
NPA assistant managing director...
Laois farmers invited to share their views about the future of farming
Ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, is encouraging Laois farmers to complete its Farm Survey and have their say about what’s...
Laois farmer elected as chairperson of IFA national grain committee
Emo-based farmer Kieran McEvoy has been elected as chairman of the IFA's national grain committee.
The tillage farmer, who has been Laois IFA grain chairman...
WATCH: Laois farmer’s brand new lake set to feature on popular RTE show tonight
A Laois farm is set to feature on a popular RTE One TV show this evening.
The latest episode of Ear To The Ground, which...
Laois man named Dairy Farmer of the Year for 2021
A Laois man has been named as the Dairy Farmer of the Year for 2021.
Trevor Cobbe, from Doolagh in Portarlington, is a member of...
75 Laois farmers benefit under new Straw Incorporation Measure
A total of 75 Laois farmers will receive payments totaling just under €275,000 under the new Straw Incorporation measure.
The total for Laois farmers who...
Laois farmer honoured at the 2021 Irish Malting Barley awards
Laois farmer Eugene Ryan from outside Portlaoise has been announced as the winner of the inaugural Guinness Sustainability Award at the 2021 Irish Malting...
Laois man sells Limousin heifer for record €18,000 at prestigious Carrick-on-Shannon sale
A Laois man sold a Limousin heifer for a record €18,000 at the Carrick-on-Shannon sale in Leitrim yesterday - having won the category at...
Laois farmers joined by colleagues from Cork, Tipperary, Kerry and Offaly as they depart...
The Laois IFA delegation to today's national protest in Dublin was joined this morning by farming colleagues from Tipperary, Cork, Kerry and Offaly as...
Bord Bia must recognise the carbon credentials of Irish grown feed, say farmers group
Every avenue needs to be explored to help farmers reduce their carbon footprint without cutting production, says the Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG), a...
IFA demonstration in Portlaoise hits out at imported pigmeat
An IFA demonstration in Portlaoise this week called for universal support for the Irish pigmeat sector where they argued that retailers, foodservice outlets and...
Local Green Party Minister asks farmers to consider their artificial fertiliser use
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett, has called on livestock farmers to consider trying out new...
Businesses and farmers in Laois advised to consider €330m Brexit loan scheme
Minister of State Martin Heydon has advised SMEs and farmers in Laois that a €300m Brexit loan scheme has opened for applications today.
The Brexit...
Local 32-acre farm sells for €300,000 at auction
A 32-acre farm in Geashill between Portarlington and Tullamore sold for €300,000 - or €9,400 per acre - at auction this week.
The vendors were...
Straw Incorporation, TAMS and Farm Safety measures welcomed by Laois-based chairman of Irish Grain...
The Laois farmer who is chairman of the Irish Grain Growers Group has welcomed some of the measures introduced in this week's Budget.
Bobby Miller,...
Mountrath farm sells for almost €1.2 million as Ballylinan land leased for €400 per...
A Mountrath residential farm of 64 ½ acres sold for €1,160,000 at auction recently, 20% over its reserve price.
Sold in two lots, the 63 acres...
Farmers set to descend upon Portlaoise as IFA announce protest
Farmers are set to flock to Portlaoise on Friday as the Irish Farmers Association has confirmed details of a planned protest.
'Save Irish Farming' is...
