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Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

There was a focus on keeping fodder local on the Teagasc stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships as livestock farmers look ahead to winter fodder.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

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What is the grass situation on dairy farms?

What is the grass situation on dairy farms?

MANAGEMENT 16 September 2026

Von der Leyen issues stark warning on water scarcity risk to farmers

Von der Leyen issues stark warning on water scarcity risk to farmers

NEWS 16 September 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 16 September 2026

Dairy farms show resilience in 2026

Dairy farms show resilience in 2026

Dairy farms show resilience in 2026

NEWS 16 September 2026

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Female participation up, but demand for Teagasc Green Cert courses down

Female participation up, but demand for Teagasc Green Cert courses down

Teagasc head of education Anne Marie Butler says Teagasc courses are still 'good value for money' – despite a reduction in demand.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Actor Bradley Riches: ‘In the right environment, autistic people can flourish’

Actor Bradley Riches: ‘In the right environment, autistic people can flourish’

Award-winning actor, advocate and author Bradley Riches was non-speaking as a child – here he talks about finding his voice.

HEALTH 15 September 2026

Ploughing 2026 day two LIVE: follow the crowds, craic and action from Screggan

Ploughing 2026 day two LIVE: follow the crowds, craic and action from Screggan

The Irish Farmers Journal's live blog of the 2026 National Ploughing Championships returns for day two.

NEWS 15 September 2026

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

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

Sinn Féin's leader has been critical of Minister Martin Heydon's handling of CAP reform, claiming that he appears confused around his role.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Listen: party leaders descend on Ploughing 2026

Listen: party leaders descend on Ploughing 2026

The Irish Farmers Journal team brings you all the action from day one of the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Ploughing attendees catch Ennis Mart sale live on IFJ stand

Ploughing attendees catch Ennis Mart sale live on IFJ stand

Ennis Mart saw a 97% clearance across 447 cattle in Tuesday's sale. The mart made a special appearance on the Irish Farmers Journal stand with a live playing of the sale.

MARKETS 15 September 2026

Watch: the highlights from day one of Ploughing 2026

Watch: the highlights from day one of Ploughing 2026

Take a look at all of the action from day one of the 95th National Ploughing Championships from Screggan, Tullamore.

NEWS 15 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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