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The technological challenges faced by the agriculture sector will be addressed in ‘Farming 2030’ which is being organised by Ludgate@Skibbereen, as part of National Digital Week.

More than 150 people enjoyed a family-orientated afternoon that celebrated the joys of rural life and living on Sunday afternoon last at the inaugural West Cork Farming Awards presentation ceremony, run by The Southern Star and the Celtic Ross Hotel, in Rosscarbery.

Milk prices may be low at the moment but spirits were high amongst those attending the inaugural West Cork Farming Awards on Sunday last, organised by The Southern Star and the Celtic Ross Hotel, in Rosscarbery. The event was a long-overdue celebration of all that is good in the agricultural community in West Cork, which is such an intrinsic part of local life.

MIRE McCarthy of Innishannon, a Nuffield Scholarship winner, has been travelling around the world investigating farming practices and meeting government agriculture officials across the globe.

AIDAN McCarthy's dairy farm is situated at Airhill on the edge of Schull village and some of his land, including where his home is situated, enjoys stunning views overlooking Schull harbour.

THE change in the milk production landscape and abolition of quotas are for the future, but let's look back firstly at the year in question when it comes to profitability and tax liabilities.

Nominators in with a chance to win a prize of a carvery lunch for two at the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery.

Kieran O'Mahony meets Ballinascarthy farmer Vivian Buttimer whose family has been farming there since the 17th century.

The Southern Star and Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery are delighted to announce the inaugural West Cork Farming Awards, which will be presented this autumn.