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Records smashed as Texels hit golden anniversary in style

The 2026 Texel Premier Show and Sale was a truly historic occasion — celebrating 50 years of the Irish Texel Sheep Society with record prices and exceptional demand, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 17 August 2026

Records smashed as Texels hit golden anniversary in style

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Sheep price update: ICM holds base at €8/kg but others drop below

Sheep price update: ICM holds base at €8/kg but others drop below

MARKETS 17 August 2026

Factory prices steady at start of the week

Factory prices steady at start of the week

MARKETS 17 August 2026

Young Stock Podcast: 16-year-old who created farm management app

Young Stock Podcast: 16-year-old who created farm management app

Young Stock Podcast: 16-year-old who created farm management app

NEWS 17 August 2026

Farmers reveal drought reality: 'I don't know how bills will be paid'

Farmers reveal drought reality: 'I don't know how bills will be paid'

Farmers reveal drought reality: 'I don't know how bills will be paid'

NEWS 17 August 2026

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Sector 'at risk' as growers will need financial aid to grow crops in 2027 - IFA

Sector 'at risk' as growers will need financial aid to grow crops in 2027 - IFA

The IFA has said that many growers will not be in a position to grow crops next year with no financial aid as a result of the depressed grain yields this year.

NEWS 17 August 2026

MartWatch: watch every sale in your own time

MartWatch: watch every sale in your own time

MartWatch is powered by MartBids and is part of the Irish Farmers Journal's Business of Farming.

NEWS 17 August 2026

New sale record of €4,000 for Belclare ram

New sale record of €4,000 for Belclare ram

The average price of rams was €832 per head, with a clearance rate of 70%.

PEDIGREE 17 August 2026

Lactalis buys UK dairy business in €1.15bn deal

Lactalis buys UK dairy business in €1.15bn deal

French dairy giant to purchase Saputo’s UK dairy operations.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Kinisla lifts July milk price and introduces drought-support measure

Kinisla lifts July milk price and introduces drought-support measure

Kinisla has announced a payment to help milk suppliers manage the impact of prolonged dry weather.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

The online auction is hosted by Farmers Marts and went live at 10am on Monday 17 August until 10am on Wednesday 19 August. Funds raised will go towards next month's World Trial.

NEWS 17 August 2026

Look to local tillage when filling feed deficits, IGGG advises

Look to local tillage when filling feed deficits, IGGG advises

Tillage farmers have reported that this year's straw quality leaves supplies suitable for buffer feeding along with Irish-grown grains.

NEWS 17 August 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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