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Farm Tech Talk: Leo Varadkar, UK market updates and Tullamore Farm

This week, the panel discusses Leo Varadkar’s remarks about the rural–urban divide, alongside UK market updates, milk prices, Tullamore Farm and reseeding with Grassland AGRO.

PODCAST 24 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Leo Varadkar, UK market updates and Tullamore Farm

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Breeding ewe numbers up 26,800 head

Breeding ewe numbers up 26,800 head

NEWS 22 April 2026

Growing grass with wire: how best to introduce paddocks for drystock farms

Growing grass with wire: how best to introduce paddocks for drystock farms

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

NEWS 17 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests, TAMS and the outlook for markets

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests, TAMS and the outlook for markets

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests, TAMS and the outlook for markets

PODCAST 10 April 2026

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Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

Frequently asked questions in the NSWS

There has been a high level of queries in particular regarding the footbathing action and the prohibited use of copper and zinc sulphate

NEWS 25 March 2026

‘Don’t go near them’: why Australian farmers go on holidays during lambing

‘Don’t go near them’: why Australian farmers go on holidays during lambing

Lambing is a hands-off job for Australian sheep farmers with little assistance required. Barry Murphy reports.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

This week, the team discusses inputs costs, tentative signs of positivity in beef markets, new derogation requirements and updates with North Cork Creameries.

PODCAST 25 March 2026

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Acorns are toxic to sheep, cattle and horses and can prove fatal if ingested.

NEWS 25 March 2026

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

€22m National Sheep Welfare Scheme launched

The scheme offers payment of up to €13 per ewe in return for completion of three actions with the application deadline on 15 May 2026.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

This week, Stephen is joined by Gary, Adam, Darren, and Aidan to discuss rising fuel prices, contractor charges, beef and lamb price contrasts, the new EU trade deal, co-op mergers.

NEWS 25 March 2026

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

European Wool Experience: celebrating Irish and European wool culture

The free to attend event is running parallel to the European Wool Day 2026 conference and takes place on Saturday 28 March in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co Kerry.

NEWS 25 March 2026

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When margins are tight, protecting yield potential is crucial. When it comes to active ingredient selection, experts warn not all products are equal.

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

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