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Rural Life
The first day of the National Ploughing Championships 2026 officially begins today (Tuesday, September 15) in Co. Offaly.
Ploughing 2026
Thousands of people are expected to descend on Co. Offaly this week for the National Ploughing Championships.
A major survey shows farming is nearing a "cliff edge", with one-in-three farmers indicating an intention to exit the sector in five years.
Agri-Business
Bank of Ireland has announced a discounted working capital loan for agri customers impacted by the recent dry conditions.
Beef
Five new finalist schools will be presented this week with their calves as part of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition.
Dairy
Testing silage has always been a key element in forming a well-formulated, energy rich diet essential for milk production.
The countdown to the 2026 Ploughing Championships is almost over, with three action-packed days...
Sheep
This week's factory sheep trade has seen most outlets move to increase their carcass-weight limit...
All eyes were on Doonbeg Co. Clare over the weekend, as the Amgen Irish Open took place at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel.
Ireland saw its intra-EU trade in whole milk powder (WMP) increase by 166.2% in the first five months of 2026.
Data from the national grassland database has pointed to a "significant recovery" in grass growth rates.
Tayto, Brennans and Avonmore are among the top 10 most popular brands for Irish shoppers, according to the Checkout Top 100 Brands for 2026.
The ILEA condemned allegations made by the NVWA against Irish calf exporters "as legally baseless and politically motivated".
Opinion
Harvest 2026 is coming to an end and by common consent it has been another challenging year for Irish tillage.
Agri Politics
Young farmers, MEP Maria Walsh and EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen will have a 'Youth Policy Dialogue' in Ireland.
Tillage
The Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) has reiterated its call for greater use of Irish grain in Irish Whiskey.
Beef News
Rising agricultural journalists under the age of 35 from across the world have gathered for a special event this week in Croatia.
This week's factory quotes have seen minimal movement, with several outlets holding their price offers for beef cattle at the same level.
The National Ploughing Championships are celebrating a major milestone this year — their 95th year, with the atmosphere already buzzing.
Given drought conditions in many regions, milk flows have been better than expected in the EU, Ornua has said.
The deadline for the female entrepreneurs in rural areas to apply for latest cycle of the ACORNS programme falls this week.
The National Dairy Council has launched a new promotion campaign for Irish dairy, as research indicates a "generational gap" among consumers.
The Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) is calling on government to commit to a €40M support package for tillage in Budget 2027.
A new €2,000 student bursary for agri students has been announced by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA).
The weather this week is set to be largely changeable, with a mix of sunny spells and rain or showers at times, according to Met Éireann.
The IWA has said it "heartily welcomes" comments from US President Donald Trump that he will remove tariffs on Irish Whiskey.
In this episode of Farm Conversations, we head to Kilconnor in Co. Carlow to hear about one...
The most used sires to date in 2026 on dairy farms has been revealed by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).
Grass growth on the ABP Demo Farm in Co. Carlow was significantly impacted by the prolonged dry spell in July and August.
Large crowds of farmers and beef industry personnel visited a beef finishing research unit in Co. Kildare that caters for up to 700 cattle.
New Zealand
Sheep and beef farmers in New Zealand can expect continued strong red meat returns in 2026–2027, though margins are likely to tighten.
