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Fertiliser going out on drier land

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Laois and Donegal as some farmers cautiously make it back out into the fields to spread fertiliser.

CROPS 4 March 2026

Fertiliser going out on drier land

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Bord Bia targets increased QA uptake in sheep, says livestock manager

Bord Bia targets increased QA uptake in sheep, says livestock manager

NEWS 26 February 2026

Women wanted for western organic committee

Women wanted for western organic committee

DEALER 25 February 2026

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

FOR SALE 25 February 2026

New organic sheep group established in the west

New organic sheep group established in the west

New organic sheep group established in the west

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

The combination of succession issues, other career opportunities and organic incentives has led to many farmers 'quiet quitting'.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

Over 250 more farmers join the Organic Farming Scheme

There have been just under 270 new farmers green-lit for organic scheme funding.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Hygiene and nutrition are critical factors where turnout of ewes and young lambs is delayed due to inclement weather and poor ground conditions.

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Mercosur on the agenda for meeting of EU agriculture ministers

Mercosur on the agenda for meeting of EU agriculture ministers

Speaking ahead of the meeting of the AgriFish Council, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said trade agreements will be on the agenda, as well as CAP, CBAM and organics.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

Roadstone has held its second public consultation on its proposed anaerobic digestion plant in Co Tipperary, where it sought to answer questions and listen to concerns from locals.

NEWS 7 January 2026

IGGG seeks coupled tillage payments in next CAP

IGGG seeks coupled tillage payments in next CAP

Coupled tillage payments and an organic scheme that opens annually are among the calls that have been made for the next CAP's funds to the Oireachtas agriculture committee.

NEWS 7 January 2026

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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