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Letters: positive news on suckler herd

'The higher beef prices has brought more positivity to beef farming which is good as all farming enterprises are needed.' - Michael Molloy, Co Kildare.

LETTERS 23 September 2026

Letters: positive news on suckler herd

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Malting barley premium under threat, grain growers group warns

Malting barley premium under threat, grain growers group warns

NEWS 23 September 2026

Profit surged at Shinagh in 2025

Profit surged at Shinagh in 2025

NEWS 31 August 2026

Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

Dempsey at Large: Food and farming sidelined

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Agriculture and land use policy is ‘setting farmers up to fail’

Agriculture and land use policy is ‘setting farmers up to fail’

Agriculture and land use policy is ‘setting farmers up to fail’

NEWS 15 July 2026

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Ireland’s ageing population: experts explain the impact on society

Ireland’s ageing population: experts explain the impact on society

Longer life expectancy and declining birth rates are reshaping the country. Experts share what this means for our economy and society.

HEALTH 1 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

This week, Stephen and the panel discuss the EU fertiliser plan, hogget prices, the new TB on-farm biosecurity programme, BlSS and Kerry Dairy Ireland's rebranding.

PODCAST 1 April 2026

Making tractor fuel from biogas

Making tractor fuel from biogas

A new system allows farmers to turn biogas into tractor fuel, while earning income, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

Strait of Hormuz crisis could trigger global agri-food shock

If farmers produce with fewer inputs there will be lower yields later this year and in 2027, with higher food commodity prices and retail food inflation likely for the next few years.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Hogan to profile EU food security issues at Nuffield summit

The summit will bring together over 400 senior figures from farming, agribusiness, policy and economics for what promises to be one of the most influential and challenging agri events of 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

Nuffield Ireland agri-summit set for 22 May

The summit is the main event within the Nuffield International Triennial, a week-long programme welcoming global agricultural leaders and alumni to Ireland.

NEWS 1 April 2026

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

Northern Ireland was once a powerhouse for renewable energy, but progress has since stalled, with farmers largely left out of the conversation, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 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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