Ireland

Beltex Sheep take all-Ireland titles back to Donegal

Winning the supreme champion at the 2026 Belgian Beltex Breeders Society of Ireland National Show was Sean and Jack O'Brien's Shearling Ewe, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 1 July 2026

Beltex Sheep take all-Ireland titles back to Donegal

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Poignant Embrace Farm Event

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

Draft guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing welcomed

Draft guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing welcomed

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

Advertorial: over-55s enjoy independent ways to recharge, explore and enjoy life

Advertorial: over-55s enjoy independent ways to recharge, explore and enjoy life

Advertorial: over-55s enjoy independent ways to recharge, explore and enjoy life

FEATURES 24 June 2026

Nuffield scholarship applications open for 2027

Nuffield scholarship applications open for 2027

Nuffield scholarship applications open for 2027

NEWS 24 June 2026

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Cereals 2026: Loncin showcase flagship UWolf 1000 UTV

Cereals 2026: Loncin showcase flagship UWolf 1000 UTV

Among a range of ATVs and UTVs present on its stand, Loncin Quads Ireland & UK debuted the Chinese manufacturers latest UWolf 1000, 976cc UTV at Cereals.

FARM MACHINERY 29 May 2026

Commission officially approves Ireland's fuel support scheme

Commission officially approves Ireland's fuel support scheme

The fuel support scheme will provide direct grants to farmers and contractors covering the months from March to July, based on fuel usage in 2025.

NEWS 29 May 2026

New fungicide moving closer to market

New fungicide moving closer to market

A new fungicide in the pipeline for some time looks like it is getting closer to approval here in Ireland and Europe.

NEWS 29 May 2026

Energy set to be key focus of Ireland's EU presidency

Energy set to be key focus of Ireland's EU presidency

Energy security, affordability and sustainability will be a key focus during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

NEWS 29 May 2026

Investigation into significant fish kill at River Glyde

Investigation into significant fish kill at River Glyde

Inland Fisheries Ireland is actively investigating the cause of this harmful ecological event, with a definite line of enquiry currently being pursued.

NEWS 29 May 2026

No plans to introduce tractor driving training programme

No plans to introduce tractor driving training programme

While there is currently a Category W driving test in Ireland which covers tractor tests, volumes are very low from an applicant perspective.

NEWS 29 May 2026

New record price for an Irish Moiled bull

New record price for an Irish Moiled bull

It was celebrations all round for N and M Moilies, who achieved a new breed record price for a bull in the recent Irish Moiled centenary spring sale, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 29 May 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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