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The Cork convergence: retail, resilient AI, and the precision protein horizon

The produce more vs. produce better tension will be solved by the kind of industry convergence happening right on Cork's doorstep, writes Ian Lahiffe in China.

OPINION 1 July 2026

The Cork convergence: retail, resilient AI, and the precision protein horizon

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The Dealer's in the wrong job

The Dealer's in the wrong job

DEALER 4 March 2026

Dairy farmers well positioned to face current challenges

Dairy farmers well positioned to face current challenges

NEWS 25 February 2026

No legal framework to use cattle as loan security

No legal framework to use cattle as loan security

No legal framework to use cattle as loan security

NEWS 14 January 2026

Farm debt has halved on 2009 levels – AIB

Farm debt has halved on 2009 levels – AIB

Farm debt has halved on 2009 levels – AIB

NEWS 27 November 2025

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Farmer lending expected to pick up - AIB

Farmer lending expected to pick up - AIB

The number of farmers borrowing money with AIB was back 19% for quarter one of 2025 and back 5% for quarter two of the year.

NEWS 26 September 2025

Dairy Day: €400 to €500/cow needed in cash reserves going into 2026

Dairy Day: €400 to €500/cow needed in cash reserves going into 2026

Ifac’s Philip O'Connor said that no farm business should "starve itself of cash for capital".

NEWS 26 September 2025

Average Waterford farm worth €1.8m

Average Waterford farm worth €1.8m

The critical importance of obtaining agricultural relief was highlighted at an AIB seminar in Dungarvan last week.

NEWS 26 September 2025

Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

At the AIB Shed Talks, industry experts explored how Ireland’s agri sector can support the next generation of farmers.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 26 September 2025

Watch: Shed Talks – ‘Sustainability Progress at Farm Level’

Watch: Shed Talks – ‘Sustainability Progress at Farm Level’

Industry experts come together to discuss sustainability progress and future demands in Irish agriculture.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 26 September 2025

Watch: #FarmTok with Kerry Cowboy and Sophie Bell

Watch: #FarmTok with Kerry Cowboy and Sophie Bell

Industry voices share insights into the role of #FarmTok in building brands and connecting with audiences.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 26 September 2025

Securing the family farm: planning today for tomorrow’s generation

Securing the family farm: planning today for tomorrow’s generation

Family farms are built on generations of hard work and commitment. For many farmers, one of the biggest challenges they will face is deciding how and when to pass the farm on.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 26 September 2025

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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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