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Organic group launches first sheep sale

The sale in Maam Cross Mart on Sunday 23 August includes 750 store lambs, 500 ewe lambs, 200 ewe hoggets and 100 breeding ewes

MARTS 19 August 2026

Organic group launches first sheep sale

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Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

NEWS 19 August 2026

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

NEWS 19 August 2026

Waiting until Budget 2027 for drought supports is 'too late' - ICSA

Waiting until Budget 2027 for drought supports is 'too late' - ICSA

Waiting until Budget 2027 for drought supports is 'too late' - ICSA

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'Roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation.'

NEWS 14 August 2026

Almost 40% of farms short of fodder - Teagasc

Almost 40% of farms short of fodder - Teagasc

As soil moisture deficits approach 100mm in the east and southeast, data shows that only 32% of farmers are on target or have surplus fodder for winter.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Teagasc to reduce Ploughing 2026 spend over budget cuts

Teagasc to reduce Ploughing 2026 spend over budget cuts

The Teagasc Walsh Scholar numbers will also take a hit, as well as expenditure on open days, cleaning, catering, agricultural contracting, repairs and maintenance.

NEWS 14 August 2026

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

The fully funded Walsh Scholars PHD is based at Teagasc Johnstown Castle and investigates the impact of agrivoltaic systems on biodiversity and soil physical properties.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Test your weeds for herbicide resistance for free

Test your weeds for herbicide resistance for free

This year is the last year that farmers will be able to send their weed samples off for free testing without a referral.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

A number of changes are coming into place over the next couple of years for derogation and dairy farmers, which were explained at the inaugural Tirlán lighthouse farm walk.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Teagasc to host five events during Generational Renewal Week

Teagasc to host five events during Generational Renewal Week

Teagasc will run three webinars and two farm walks as part of its Generational Renewal Week this September, focusing on succession, tax and collaborative farming.

NEWS 14 August 2026

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