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‘Living more sustainably isn’t about getting it right all the time'

Living more sustainably isn’t about getting everything right; it’s about making sensible choices where we can.

L2 4 March 2026

‘Living more sustainably isn’t about getting it right all the time'

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Gardening with Kitty: put the humble spud on parade this spring

Gardening with Kitty: put the humble spud on parade this spring

GARDENING 4 March 2026

‘The curse of the crows’ was one of Ireland’s most virulent curses

‘The curse of the crows’ was one of Ireland’s most virulent curses

FEATURES 4 March 2026

Ask Miriam: 'I devoted my life to my farm and feel a failure at 50 with family'

Ask Miriam: 'I devoted my life to my farm and feel a failure at 50 with family'

Ask Miriam: 'I devoted my life to my farm and feel a failure at 50 with family'

ASK MIRIAM 4 March 2026

Money Mentor: what supports are there for young dairy farmers?

Money Mentor: what supports are there for young dairy farmers?

Money Mentor: what supports are there for young dairy farmers?

MONEY MENTOR 4 March 2026

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Calving calamities in the Clogher Valley

Calving calamities in the Clogher Valley

David Clarke has had a difficult start to spring calving on his dairy farm in Co Tyrone.

FARMER WRITES 25 February 2026

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

We had two cases of grass tetany last week and one case of bloat — problems we haven’t dealt with in years.

FARMER WRITES 25 February 2026

Macra debating talent shines on national stage

Macra debating talent shines on national stage

Two highly topical motions and a packed room of supporters set the scene for an engaging evening at Macra’s National Debating Finals.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Unacceptable behaviour of sheep factories on price – IFA

Unacceptable behaviour of sheep factories on price – IFA

The IFA sheep chair has hit out against sheep factories, saying that across the continent there are similar issues related to pricing.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Strong trade for youngstock at Kilrea

Strong trade for youngstock at Kilrea

David Clarke reports on the prices paid at the weekly sale of dropped calves and weanlings at Kilrea Livestock Market.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

Ask Miriam: 'girlfriend's family refusing to accept me in her life'

Ask Miriam: 'girlfriend's family refusing to accept me in her life'

A Cork reader asks Miriam's advice on how to cope with the revelation his girlfriend's family have threatened to cut her off because they don't approve of him, despite them buying a house together.

FEATURES 25 February 2026

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘the cow's needs come first – not mine!'

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘the cow's needs come first – not mine!'

Our Desperate Farmhusband might be sleep-deprived, but he is loving watching his 2026 batch of calves thrive.

L2 25 February 2026

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