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Kerry dairy farmer wins Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award

Ten finalists from across the country who are paving the way in sustainable farming were celebrated at the awards ceremony that took place in the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois, on Thursday.

NEWS 1 October 2026

Kerry dairy farmer wins Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award

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IFA seeks meeting with Boortmalt amid calls to remove charge

IFA seeks meeting with Boortmalt amid calls to remove charge

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Donated Wexford farm sells for €227,000 and will fund church roof repairs

Donated Wexford farm sells for €227,000 and will fund church roof repairs

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O’Mara reappointed for second five-year term as director of Teagasc

O’Mara reappointed for second five-year term as director of Teagasc

O’Mara reappointed for second five-year term as director of Teagasc

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Over 24,800 farmers apply to 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme

Over 24,800 farmers apply to 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme

Over 24,800 farmers apply to 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme

NEWS 1 October 2026

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IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

It would bring total direct support to €35/ewe, when combined with the Sheep Improvement Scheme.

NEWS 1 October 2026

Tillage podcast: prices, costs, slurry and tyres

Tillage podcast: prices, costs, slurry and tyres

Grain prices are the main story this week, and we chat through those prices at the start of this week’s podcast.

NEWS 1 October 2026

40% of drystock farmers haven’t spread lime in last five years

40% of drystock farmers haven’t spread lime in last five years

Teagasc is encouraging all farmers to plan lime applications this autumn as lime spreading for the year to date is falling well behind requirements.

NEWS 1 October 2026

Intensive operation underway in Cork to locate Asian hornet nest

Intensive operation underway in Cork to locate Asian hornet nest

Following the successful capture of a second Asian hornet close to the location where an initial specimen was photographed last week, the NPWS has launched an intensive operation.

NEWS 1 October 2026

150 heifers entered in organic breeding sale

150 heifers entered in organic breeding sale

The sale taking place on Thursday 1 October in Gort Mart at 5.30pm also includes 10 organic bulls and 120 organic bullocks.

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Inside the Farmers Journal: fuel protesters, CAP meetings and poultry farmers

Inside the Farmers Journal: fuel protesters, CAP meetings and poultry farmers

CAP, fuel protests, poultry, cheese and dairy farmers all make the line-up in this week's podcast.

NEWS 1 October 2026

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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.

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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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