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Wet spring delays planting in strawberry sector
Niamh Murphy
Due to wet weather, strawberry supply will not meet demand and there is an expected scarcity for the next few weeks.
15 May 2024 News
Former Minister Michael D'Arcy passes away
Michael D'Arcy, who passed away in his 90th year, was sacked from cabinet due to his opposition to a land tax.
15 May 2024 Crops
Cereal planting nearing completion
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Wexford, and Laois as the planting focus turns to maize and vegetables.
Nitrofert fined €350,000 over fatal workplace accident
The fine was imposed at Wexford Circuit Criminal Court over the accident which occurred at Nitrofert Ltd at Raheen, New Ross, Co Kilkenny on 11 October 2019.
15 May 2024 News
Wexford beauty with beaches nearby
With good quality land, this property in the sunny south east will be of interest to farmers as well as those looking for a nice family home, writes Paul Mooney.
8 May 2024 Property
Stunning house in Wexford on 65ac with a tennis court
The property would make a lovely country home and hobby farm for a family with deep pockets. It also has plenty of commercial potential, writes Paul Mooney.
1 May 2024 Property
Guinness announces winners of regenerative barley awards
Nicky Keane has been announced as the winner of the Guinness Ireland Regenerative Barley Award for 2023.
30 April 2024 News
German seed precision ticks boxes for busy contractor
Sowing a substantial acreage of corn each year, Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Wexford contractor Trevor James to find out why he runs Horsch drills.
24 April 2024 Farm machinery
Fields beginning to dry as rainfall eases
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Dublin and Laois as final preparations are made for spring planting.
17 April 2024 Crops
Tirlán launches scheme for River Slaney
The country's largest co-op will work to improve the environmental footprint of farming along the River Slaney catchment.
10 April 2024 Climate and environment
Mass in Wexford to pray for better weather
One Wexford parish is holding mass on Monday night to pray for an improvement in the weather.
8 April 2024 News
Telehandler registrations lift 5.26% on 2023
FTMTA figures show that 220 new telescopic loaders have been registered up until the end of February 2024, representing a 5.26% increase on 2023 figures.
3 April 2024 News