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Best foot forward for BEEF 2026

Adam Woods takes a look back at BEEF 2026 and asks some questions about organic beef systems

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

Best foot forward for BEEF 2026

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'Just as every farm and family are different, so too is every succession story'

'Just as every farm and family are different, so too is every succession story'

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

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

Draft guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing welcomed

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

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Editorial: First EU livestock strategy set to be unveiled

Editorial: First EU livestock strategy set to be unveiled

The unveiling of the livestock strategy will also coincide with Ireland taking over the EU presidency for the six months.

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

Editorial: 'the Government needs to get the planning laws right this time'

Editorial: 'the Government needs to get the planning laws right this time'

The current rural planning guidelines, which have been in place for over 25 years, have always been flawed because they have been open to interpretation depending on your county.

EDITORIAL 17 June 2026

Editorial: more needed from Agri-Food Regulator

Editorial: more needed from Agri-Food Regulator

The publication of beef market data has become an important barometer of the gap between farm gate prices and processor returns.

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

Editorial: record tillage area submitted for straw chopping as tillage area fall

Editorial: record tillage area submitted for straw chopping as tillage area fall

Tillage: Ireland's tillage area has fallen by an estimated 2.1% in 2026.

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

Editorial: visit BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange

Editorial: visit BEEF2026 at Teagasc Grange

Pop into the Irish Farmers Journal stand for a chat with the team if you are attending BEEF 2026.

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

Editorial: ‘Tusla is seeking foster carers that can provide loving homes'

Editorial: ‘Tusla is seeking foster carers that can provide loving homes'

A more accepting society has also opened the doors to more safe homes for children in need of foster care.

EDITORIAL 17 June 2026

Editorial: Bord Bia governance review should open a new chapter

Editorial: Bord Bia governance review should open a new chapter

Bord Bia has a huge job of work to try and maintain Ireland's share of the market and grow our footprint on other markets for the betterment of our industry

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 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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