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'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

Despite a high initial investment, poultry is a viable option and offers a good lifestyle, farmers told the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 30 September 2026

'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

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Why our farms look their best in autumn

Why our farms look their best in autumn

FARMER WRITES 30 September 2026

Role of hedgerows in enhancing biodiversity 'cannot be over-emphasised'

Role of hedgerows in enhancing biodiversity 'cannot be over-emphasised'

NEWS 30 August 2026

Bounty of barn owl chicks sparks appeal for sightings in the west

Bounty of barn owl chicks sparks appeal for sightings in the west

Bounty of barn owl chicks sparks appeal for sightings in the west

NEWS 26 August 2026

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

NEWS 12 July 2026

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Over-sized poultry shed to be taken down

Over-sized poultry shed to be taken down

The Planning Appeals Commission has rejected an appeal from a Tyrone egg producer

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Six easy ways to enhance biodiversity on your farm

Simple, low-cost steps can be made on the farm to help prevent biodiversity loss, according to Teagasc.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

Despite the emergency services' best efforts where they were on the scene for 24 hours, some 66 hectares of land were burned.

NEWS 1 April 2026

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

Building on the success of the Corncrake LIFE project, the new ‘Natura Communities for Birds’ programme will allow communities to deliver more nature conservation actions for farmland birds.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Egg-citing farm to fork opportunity in Louth

Egg-citing farm to fork opportunity in Louth

A free-range egg farm with facilities for 10,000 hens is a unique offering near an urban population.

FOR SALE 1 April 2026

Turnkey farm-to-fork opportunity in Co Louth

Turnkey farm-to-fork opportunity in Co Louth

A turnkey free-range egg farm with direct routes to consumers has recently been placed on the market. Close to a big urban population and with accommodation for 10,000 hens, it's a unique offering.

PROPERTY 1 April 2026

Feathers fly at wild birds forum

Feathers fly at wild birds forum

The decision by the chair of the Sustainable Hunting of Wild Birds Stakeholder Forum to suspend its operation has sparked an angry response.

DEALER 1 April 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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