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My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

Waterford man Jack Skehan set up West Waterford Wagyu to diversify his beef and dairy farm and he is now selling Wagyu beef directly to consumers through Instagram and the website.

NEWS 1 October 2026

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

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Farmer Writes: No two farms are the same

Farmer Writes: No two farms are the same

FARMER WRITES 30 September 2026

Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

NEWS 26 September 2026

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 September 2026

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

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Agri jobs: several dairy farm vacancies available across Munster

Agri jobs: several dairy farm vacancies available across Munster

There are several positions available this week, including a dairy farm manager in Cork, a tractor driver in Waterford and dairy farm assistants in Cork, Longford and Limerick.

NEWS 22 August 2026

The relaxed rhythm of family farming in North Cork

The relaxed rhythm of family farming in North Cork

The Dennehy Family from Kilbrin, Co Cork, is representing North Cork Creameries.

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 August 2026

Dairy farmer loses VAT appeal on robotic milking equipment

Dairy farmer loses VAT appeal on robotic milking equipment

The dairy farmer sought VAT repayments on accompanying components of a Lely robotic milking machine, which included cow collars.

NEWS 22 August 2026

Inside two €950,000 rotary parlours milking 1,000 cows in Limerick

Inside two €950,000 rotary parlours milking 1,000 cows in Limerick

Brendan Horan visits a farm business in limerick who have used new rotary parlours to future-proof their collaborative dairy farming business.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 22 August 2026

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Brendan Horan writes about management actions to reduce autumn lameness and maximise grass recovery this week.

MANAGEMENT 22 August 2026

Farmer Writes: farming a technological monster over time

Farmer Writes: farming a technological monster over time

In the tractor cab, I have to work out from the many levers and buttons how to readjust the seat, which lever raises the steering wheel and operating the radio is way beyond me.

FARMER WRITES 22 August 2026

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

This weeks jobs includes an experienced stock person in Scotland, an assistant dairy farm manager in Meath and dairy farm assistant vacancies in Waterford, Kilkenny and Westmeath.

NEWS 22 August 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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