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Farm building grant reveals 1798 pike heads and a jam jar of Civil War letters

The Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme aims to encourage farmers to bring old structures and buildings back into everyday use in their yards, but has also led to great discoveries and historical finds.

NEWS 1 October 2026

Farm building grant reveals 1798 pike heads and a jam jar of Civil War letters

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Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

BUILDINGS 30 September 2026

34ac Mayo farm with a house to restore offers strong starter opportunity

34ac Mayo farm with a house to restore offers strong starter opportunity

FOR SALE 30 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality heifers in Balla

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality heifers in Balla

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for quality heifers in Balla

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

NEWS 18 September 2026

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‘The crème de la crème’: 228ac Mayo farm seeks €2.2m

‘The crème de la crème’: 228ac Mayo farm seeks €2.2m

Situated in one of east Mayo’s most productive hinterlands, this substantial 228ac holding combines scale and potential and is expected to attract strong interest.

FOR SALE 2 September 2026

‘Total mystery’ as Mayo farmers left without answers to red dust on land

‘Total mystery’ as Mayo farmers left without answers to red dust on land

Farmers in Shrule, Co Mayo, say a mystery dust is turning their grass brown for the second year in a row.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

Met Éireann has issued yellow rainfall warning for parts of the west, northwest and southwest, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and localised flooding possible.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Clarke Agri Eng to debut new direct drill at the Ploughing

Clarke Agri Eng to debut new direct drill at the Ploughing

Clarke Agri Engineering will debut the firm's new 24-row, 3m Pasture Pro direct drill at next week's National Ploughing Championships.

FARM MACHINERY 2 September 2026

New president of Irish Grassland Association

New president of Irish Grassland Association

Vincent Griffith had resigned from the role of president of the Irish Grassland Association prior to the AGM.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

It has rained heavily in the south and southeast of the country, in particular, since late last week. This was welcomed, especially in areas which had experienced drought.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

A women-only knowledge transfer group in Mayo has grown into a project aimed at breaking down barriers for female farmers and finding practical solutions to the challenges they face on-farm.

FEATURE 2 September 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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