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Ploughing 2026 day three LIVE: final-day action before 2027 location reveal

Follow along as the Irish Farmers Journal team brings you the latest from Screggan, Tullamore.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Ploughing 2026 day three LIVE: final-day action before 2027 location reveal

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Editorial: mixed messages on CAP at the Ploughing

Editorial: mixed messages on CAP at the Ploughing

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

Government to keep vacant property scheme in Budget 2027

Government to keep vacant property scheme in Budget 2027

NEWS 17 September 2026

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

NEWS 17 September 2026

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

MEPs reject emergency brake for EU carbon tax on fertiliser imports

NEWS 17 September 2026

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Ploughing 2026

arrow_forward Ploughing highlights: Teagle showcases new Tomahawk 6200 ‘Power Drive’

arrow_forward Ploughing highlights: CFMoto unveil latest CForce C4 and C5 ATV models

arrow_forward Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

arrow_forward Ploughing highlights: Scottish-built push-off bucket makes Irish debut

arrow_forward Ploughing highlights: new Toyota Hilux makes Ploughing debut

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Healy-Rae condemns growing toxicity towards politicians after attack

Healy-Rae condemns growing toxicity towards politicians after attack

NEWS 17 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: new Toyota Hilux makes Ploughing debut

Ploughing highlights: new Toyota Hilux makes Ploughing debut

NEWS 17 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: CFMoto unveil latest CForce C4 and C5 ATV models

Ploughing highlights: CFMoto unveil latest CForce C4 and C5 ATV models

NEWS 17 September 2026

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Ploughing highlights: Teagle showcases new Tomahawk 6200 ‘Power Drive’

Ploughing highlights: Teagle showcases new Tomahawk 6200 ‘Power Drive’

FARM MACHINERY 17 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Scottish-built push-off bucket makes Irish debut

Ploughing highlights: Scottish-built push-off bucket makes Irish debut

NEWS 17 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: McHale debut new generation of Pro Glide mowers

Ploughing highlights: McHale debut new generation of Pro Glide mowers

NEWS 17 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Amazone self-adjusting spreader makes Irish debut

Ploughing highlights: Amazone self-adjusting spreader makes Irish debut

FARM MACHINERY 17 September 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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MART REPORTS »

Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: Charolais and Limousin double-act dominate in Kilfenora

Camera at the Mart: Charolais and Limousin double-act dominate in Kilfenora

MARKETS 15 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: buyer demand results in 100% Kanturk weanling clearance

Camera at the Mart: buyer demand results in 100% Kanturk weanling clearance

MARKETS 14 September 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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Digital Edition

The next CAP

Our expert team brings you the latest news, views and analysis on the CAP post-2027.

arrow_forward Six 'frugals' cannot 'bully' EU into budget cuts costing billions – Gorman

arrow_forward Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

arrow_forward Commissioner sounds support for €500bn CAP budget

arrow_forward Watch: President Connolly urges ‘urgent’ action on dwindling veg sector

arrow_forward Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

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Editorial: mixed messages on CAP at the Ploughing

The cuts are severe and will put huge pressure on our most vulnerable farming sectors.

by Adam Woods

Editorial: mixed messages on CAP at the Ploughing

Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

by Colm McCarthy

Dempsey at Large: view from India

by Matt Dempsey

Home Farm: beans and late silage

by Matt Dempsey

PODCASTS »

BEEF »

Beef Management: SCEP, weaning and Beef Welfare

Beef Management: SCEP, weaning and Beef Welfare

NEWS 17 September 2026

Suckler cow numbers up by almost 19,000 head

Suckler cow numbers up by almost 19,000 head

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

MartBids Database: positive beef trade for Ploughing week

NEWS 17 September 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

NEWS 17 September 2026

DAIRY »

Management options to improve water quality this autumn

Management options to improve water quality this autumn

NEWS 17 September 2026

What is the grass situation on dairy farms?

What is the grass situation on dairy farms?

MANAGEMENT 16 September 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

NEWS 16 September 2026

Budget 2027: the schemes competing for funding

SCHEMES 16 September 2026

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SHEEP »

Steady trade for rams at local sales

Steady trade for rams at local sales

NEWS 17 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

Sheep mart prices: ewe hoggets remain a sluggish trade

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

Sheep Trends: price stagnant but weight increased

NEWS 17 September 2026

Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

NEWS 17 September 2026

TILLAGE »

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

NEWS 17 September 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

NEWS 16 September 2026

Budget 2027: the schemes competing for funding

SCHEMES 16 September 2026

Grain Trends: prices remain volatile

MARKETS 16 September 2026

MACHINERY »

Ploughing highlights: new Toyota Hilux makes Ploughing debut

Toyota Ireland showcased the latest generation Hilux pickup at this year's Ploughing Championships following its recent European launch.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: new Toyota Hilux makes Ploughing debut

Ploughing highlights: CFMoto unveil latest CForce C4 and C5 ATV models

NEWS 17 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Teagle showcases new Tomahawk 6200 ‘Power Drive’

FARM MACHINERY 17 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Scottish-built push-off bucket makes Irish debut

NEWS 17 September 2026

PEDIGREE »

Irish-bred heifers are

Irish-bred heifers are "Summer Spectacular" champions

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

Sommet - a toolbox for tomorrow’s livestock farmers

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

AGRIBUSINESS »

Irish beef has haemorrhaged business in key UK food market

Irish beef has haemorrhaged business in key UK food market

NEWS 17 September 2026

Scotch beef premium being squeezed

Scotch beef premium being squeezed

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

UK grocery price inflation increases

NEWS 17 September 2026

Yet another energy crisis

NEWS 17 September 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND »

DEARA gets 15 requests for Fivemiletown cull data

DEARA gets 15 requests for Fivemiletown cull data

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

Steady trade for rams at local sales

Steady trade for rams at local sales

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

Northern View: NI cattle prices continue to firm

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

Over £12m for FwN landscape projects

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

FOCUS »

Dairy farmers' guide to milking technology at Ploughing 2026

Dairy farmers' guide to milking technology at Ploughing 2026

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 10 September 2026

Inside two €950,000 rotary parlours milking 1,000 cows in Limerick

Inside two €950,000 rotary parlours milking 1,000 cows in Limerick

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 6 September 2026

Pensions – the unbeatable savings plan

Pensions – the unbeatable savings plan

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 6 September 2026

Solar panels on 160-cow Cork dairy farm set to pay for themselves in 2.4 years

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 5 September 2026

Tax planning is about efficiency, not saving

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 5 September 2026

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 2 September 2026

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

ANIMAL HEALTH 30 August 2026

PROPERTY »

Rare 51ac residential farm in Macroom attracts local buyers in Co Cork

Guided in the region of €15,000/ac, the 51ac residential farm is currently under offer.

FOR SALE 16 September 2026

Rare 51ac residential farm in Macroom attracts local buyers in Co Cork

Organic farm auction to fund new church roof in Co Wexford

FOR SALE 16 September 2026

‘The crème de la crème’: 228ac Mayo farm seeks €2.2m

FOR SALE 16 September 2026

Kilmore House: ‘we feel like it’s the right thing to pass the farm on’

FOR SALE 16 September 2026

BUILDINGS »

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

BUILDINGS 16 September 2026

Watch: JFC founder launches memoir at Ploughing 2026

NEWS 16 September 2026

Getting ventilation right this autumn

BUILDINGS 9 September 2026

PODCASTS »

RENEWABLES »

Wind, solar PV and AD set for discussion on IFJ stand at Ploughing 26

Wind, solar PV and AD set for discussion on IFJ stand at Ploughing 26

NEWS 14 September 2026

AD developer questions urgency on biomethane rollout

AD developer questions urgency on biomethane rollout

RENEWABLES 16 September 2026

Down to Agribusiness: from Ornua to Enterprise Ireland – where’s the value?

PODCAST 11 September 2026

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

NEWS 9 September 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT »

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 September 2026

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

NEWS 12 September 2026

FORESTRY »

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

FORESTRY 2 September 2026

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

FORESTRY 26 August 2026

FARM SAFETY »

Proposal for farm bereavement support scheme for budget 2027

Proposal for farm bereavement support scheme for budget 2027

NEWS 11 September 2026

ANIMAL HEALTH »

Barber's pole worm detection technology, animal prescription app win awards

Barber's pole worm detection technology, animal prescription app win awards

NEWS 15 September 2026

PIGS »

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

PIGS 9 September 2026

POULTRY »

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

NEWS 17 July 2026

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Financing the Future of Irish Farming

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The Cultivate loan has made a huge impact to our lives

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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Local Enterprise Village will showcase the best of small business at Ploughing

Local Enterprise Village will showcase the best of small business at Ploughing

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New opportunities for farmers as Ireland’s biomethane sector grows

New opportunities for farmers as Ireland’s biomethane sector grows

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PHOTOGRAPHY »

Watch: the highlights from day two at Ploughing 2026

Watch: the highlights from day two at Ploughing 2026

In pictures: some of our top farming photos from the past week

In pictures: some of our top farming photos from the past week

In pictures: at the 83rd Virginia Show

In pictures: at the 83rd Virginia Show

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Farmer charged following incident with An Taoiseach at Ploughing

Farmer charged following incident with An Taoiseach at Ploughing

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Farmers to receive ANC payments of almost €180m

Farmers to receive ANC payments of almost €180m

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Farmers' support for Government crumbles

Farmers' support for Government crumbles

Farms and livelihoods at risk from drugs in rural Ireland

Farms and livelihoods at risk from drugs in rural Ireland

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Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

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MartBids Database: positive beef trade for Ploughing week

MartBids Database: positive beef trade for Ploughing week

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Watch: the highlights from day two at Ploughing 2026

Watch: the highlights from day two at Ploughing 2026

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Organic farm auction to fund new church roof in Co Wexford

Organic farm auction to fund new church roof in Co Wexford

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Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

Contractors call for extension of fuel support scheme

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Taoiseach fails to commit support for farm succession scheme in budget

Taoiseach fails to commit support for farm succession scheme in budget