Farmers

How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

Dermot Forristal discusses why every farmer should take time to consider what is the most suitable feeding method to suit their farming system.

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

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Breaking down the taxes farmers pay on agri and road diesel

Breaking down the taxes farmers pay on agri and road diesel

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Readers' pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers' pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

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Dog hunting bill is ‘not fit for purpose’

Dog hunting bill is ‘not fit for purpose’

Dog hunting bill is ‘not fit for purpose’

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

'Flat rate farmers are not disadvantaged', Revenue tells Oireachtas

'Flat rate farmers are not disadvantaged', Revenue tells Oireachtas

'Flat rate farmers are not disadvantaged', Revenue tells Oireachtas

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Suckler cow numbers on the rise

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

It’s the first time in over 10 years we’ve seen a rise in the number of suckler cows in the country, with an extra 19,000 cows on farms on 31 July 2026 compared to the same date in 2025.

BREEDING & HEALTH 28 September 2026

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

This week saw over 2,200 head of sheep sell through Dowra mart with an improved trade across the board.

MARKETS 28 September 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 September 2026

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

A mart event due to take place in Ballymote tonight has been postponed until mid-November.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

A grant of up to €10,000 per year is available to cover eligible administrative costs, including hiring personnel and acquiring relevant technology with another €3,000 available for legal fees.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Teagasc Grass10 celebrates its 400th newsletter

Teagasc Grass10 celebrates its 400th newsletter

The Grass10 newsletter was first published in 2018 as part of the Teagasc Grass10 campaign.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Macra is calling for the scheme to be reopened to those who did not apply during the previous round.

NEWS 28 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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