Local farming news, rural updates, schemes, safety notices, and agricultural information for Kilmacthomas and the surrounding area.
This page shares locally relevant farming news and rural updates for Kilmacthomas, the Comeragh area, and surrounding communities. Articles can cover grant schemes, farm safety, environmental notices, mart and market updates, training, local meetings, and agriculture-related community information.
Additional local farming and rural information is available on a separate page.
Farmers are being reminded to check MyAgFood.ie for 2026 BISS preliminary check notices and Area Monitoring System notifications, with response deadlines applying where notices issue.
CAP Network Ireland's Farming for a Better Future event at Johnstown Castle focused on healthy soils and clean water, with lessons relevant to dairy, beef, tillage and organic farms across the south-east.
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that all eligible farm safety applications in the latest TAMS 3 tranche will be approved, with a selection rate also set for eligible nutrient storage applications.
Teagasc is holding an Organic Dairy Farm Walk in Co. Waterford on 30 June for farmers interested in organic dairying, lower input systems, soil health, grazing and animal health.
Comeraghs Wild Festival 2026 will include traditional sheep shearing demonstrations alongside mountain walks, rural heritage events and community activities across the Comeragh area.
Waterford City & County Council is seeking expressions of interest for the 2026/2027 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, with countryside trail and amenity projects eligible for consideration.
Waterford's Outdoor Recreation Plan 2026–2030 sets out a county framework for trails, outdoor amenities and nature-based recreation, with relevance for rural communities and landowners.
If you have a locally relevant farming notice, agricultural event, safety reminder, scheme update, or rural community item, email kilmacwaterford@gmail.com for review.