Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

Farmer views at BEEF2026: ‘for suckler farms, the margins are tight’

Sarah McIntosh asked beef farmers what their outlook for the sector was at the Teagasc BEEF2026 open day in Grange, Co Meath.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Farmer views at BEEF2026: ‘for suckler farms, the margins are tight’

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Farmer views: ‘CAP budget is a big issue'

Farmer views: ‘CAP budget is a big issue'

NEWS 26 June 2026

First-cut silage ‘absolute torture’ for contractors

First-cut silage ‘absolute torture’ for contractors

CONTRACTING 24 June 2026

Watch: NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards farm walk in Co Tipperary

Watch: NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards farm walk in Co Tipperary

Watch: NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards farm walk in Co Tipperary

FEATURE 24 June 2026

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

NEWS 19 June 2026

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Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

With first-cut silage underway across the country, William Hanrahan in Co Tipperary and his grandson Jack discuss technology advancements, weather impacts and ground conditions.

CONTRACTING 3 June 2026

Ann O'Mahony: ‘there is real pride in winning a rosette – and we celebrate that’

Ann O'Mahony: ‘there is real pride in winning a rosette – and we celebrate that’

We go behind the scenes of the Cork Summer Show with Catherinea and Ann O’Mahony to find out more about the rich history showcasing the best of Munster’s agricultural heritage .

CAREERS 3 June 2026

Carnew leads the way with small-scale biodigester

Carnew leads the way with small-scale biodigester

Normalising biodigesters in Irish secondary schools is essential for meeting climate targets and teaching students about renewable energy.

CAREERS 3 June 2026

Young Stock Podcast: supporting students who face food insecurity

Young Stock Podcast: supporting students who face food insecurity

On this week’s podcast, Sarah McIntosh sits down with government and political science student from University College Cork Cian Walsh to discusses student food poverty.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Students on Weather Watch: exploring energy and climate change

Students on Weather Watch: exploring energy and climate change

A new programme assists 18,000 students to learn about weather patterns and their impact on renewable energy and power generation.

EDUCATION 3 June 2026

One in three older people in Ireland feel digitally excluded

One in three older people in Ireland feel digitally excluded

New tablet loan scheme to support digital skills training in 30 public libraries.

EDUCATION 3 June 2026

Final tips for students ahead of their ag science exam

Final tips for students ahead of their ag science exam

With the leaving certificate ag science exam taking place on Monday 15 June, Mr Ag Science, aka Niall Brennan has some top tips for students

EDUCATION 3 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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