Adam Woods

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Editorial: Irish machinery on global stage

It hits home how far we have come in terms of the advancement of silage making.

VIEWPOINTS 29 April 2026

Editorial: Irish machinery on global stage

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Beef Trends: beef numbers continue to tighten

Beef Trends: beef numbers continue to tighten

MARKETS 29 April 2026

Editorial: suckler cow numbers

Editorial: suckler cow numbers

VIEWPOINTS 29 April 2026

Editorial: anaerobic digestion

Editorial: anaerobic digestion

Editorial: anaerobic digestion

VIEWPOINTS 29 April 2026

Good weather brightens beef trade

Good weather brightens beef trade

Good weather brightens beef trade

MARKETS 27 April 2026

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All roads lead to Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny

All roads lead to Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny

Irish Farmers Journal editor Adam Woods previews next week's Grass2026 event, which takes place in Kilkenny.

NEWS 21 April 2026

Editorial: urban-rural divide comments unfortunate

Editorial: urban-rural divide comments unfortunate

Varadkar took a firm aim at rural Ireland and let the mask slip on what he really thought of food production in Ireland.

VIEWPOINTS 21 April 2026

Beef Trends: positive signals in trade

Beef Trends: positive signals in trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 21 April 2026

Editorial: all roads lead to Grass 2026

Editorial: all roads lead to Grass 2026

Working demos of mowers, tedders, rakes, self-propelled forage harvesters, silage wagons, round balers, wrappers and loaders will all form part of the live demos on the day.

VIEWPOINTS 21 April 2026

Editorial: CAP timelines in spotlight

Editorial: CAP timelines in spotlight

Close to €2bn annually is received by Irish farmers and rural communities through CAP, with 120,000 beneficiaries across a wide range of sectors.

VIEWPOINTS 21 April 2026

Editorial: Brexit bites Irish beef

Editorial: Brexit bites Irish beef

The fear will remain that any rush of cattle to Irish factories will squeeze prices as Irish beef competes with supplies from other countries.

VIEWPOINTS 21 April 2026

Sunshine keeps beef trade steady

Sunshine keeps beef trade steady

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 21 April 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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