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'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

Despite a high initial investment, poultry is a viable option and offers a good lifestyle, farmers told the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 30 September 2026

'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

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Murrin making a ‘laughing stock’ of Bord Bia quality assurance scheme – IFA

Murrin making a ‘laughing stock’ of Bord Bia quality assurance scheme – IFA

NEWS 30 September 2026

Heat stress is not just a summertime issue, Teagasc poultry conference hears

Heat stress is not just a summertime issue, Teagasc poultry conference hears

NEWS 30 September 2026

Meet the former competitors now at the top of the National Ploughing Association

Meet the former competitors now at the top of the National Ploughing Association

Meet the former competitors now at the top of the National Ploughing Association

NEWS 10 September 2026

Meet two of the women keeping Ploughing's farmerette tradition alive

Meet two of the women keeping Ploughing's farmerette tradition alive

Meet two of the women keeping Ploughing's farmerette tradition alive

NEWS 8 September 2026

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Co Monaghan farm with two houses and 36.5ac guided at €950,000

Co Monaghan farm with two houses and 36.5ac guided at €950,000

Guided at €950,000, Shantonagh Lodge comprises two turnkey homes, a traditional farmyard and 36.5ac of quality grazing land in Co Monaghan.

FOR SALE 11 July 2026

Farmers out in force among this year's Rose of Tralee escorts

Farmers out in force among this year's Rose of Tralee escorts

Farmers, agri professionals and those with strong farming roots are well represented among this year's Rose of Tralee escort line-up.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Status yellow thunderstorm warning issued for four counties

Status yellow thunderstorm warning issued for four counties

Met Éireann is warning of heavy, thundery showers and lightning from 3pm to 7pm on Tuesday.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Starter 20ac farm comes with restored home in Co Monaghan

Starter 20ac farm comes with restored home in Co Monaghan

This restored home on a 20ac Co Monaghan farm is guided at more than €500,000.

FOR SALE 11 July 2026

Hereford genetics delivering for Monaghan

Hereford genetics delivering for Monaghan

At a recent ABP and Irish Hereford Prime farm walk in Monaghan, attendees got to see the Advantage Beef Programme in practice and were informed of the new restructured Hereford breed bonus.

BREEDING & HEALTH 11 July 2026

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO Ciaran Marron to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 11 July 2026

Agri jobs: potential for progression to partnership on Cork dairy farm

Agri jobs: potential for progression to partnership on Cork dairy farm

A west Cork dairy farm is seeking an experienced farm worker, with the position offering potential for long-term progression to a partnership for the successful candidate.

NEWS 11 July 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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