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Watch: dreams come true for Cedarmore

Dreams were made and records were broken at the Breeders' Dream Sale from Cedarmore Holsteins, held at the Irish Holstein Friesian Association national open day, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Watch: dreams come true for Cedarmore

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Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

NEWS 13 July 2026

Watch: behind the build of Cedarmore herd in Kanturk

Watch: behind the build of Cedarmore herd in Kanturk

MANAGEMENT 13 July 2026

Watch: three acres of hay lost in Kildare field fire

Watch: three acres of hay lost in Kildare field fire

Watch: three acres of hay lost in Kildare field fire

NEWS 13 July 2026

Choose native oats instead of imported palm kernel – IFA

Choose native oats instead of imported palm kernel – IFA

Choose native oats instead of imported palm kernel – IFA

NEWS 13 July 2026

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Succession Series 2026

arrow_forward Farm succession: 'If they’re not interested, don't force them'

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Dairy management: leaning into a looming drought

Dairy management: leaning into a looming drought

MANAGEMENT 13 July 2026

Kelleher worried of wider anti-trade backlash on back of Mercosur

Kelleher worried of wider anti-trade backlash on back of Mercosur

NEWS 13 July 2026

The Americas are eating into Europe's dairy dominance

The Americas are eating into Europe's dairy dominance

NEWS 12 July 2026

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Strong first half for Brazil and Australia

Strong first half for Brazil and Australia

NEWS 12 July 2026

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

NEWS 12 July 2026

‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

SCHEMES 12 July 2026

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

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MART REPORTS »

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

MARKETS 11 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: finished lambs strengthen, stores remain solid

Sheep mart prices: finished lambs strengthen, stores remain solid

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Mart manager view: hoggets start brightly as beef cattle demand rebounds

Mart manager view: hoggets start brightly as beef cattle demand rebounds

MARKETS 8 July 2026

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The next CAP

Our expert team brings you the latest news, views and analysis on the CAP post-2027.

arrow_forward Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

arrow_forward EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

arrow_forward What way is your MEP looking to steer future farm payments?

arrow_forward Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

arrow_forward Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

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VIEWPOINTS »

Dempsey at Large: price is key, not supports

A majority of all farm types now have the farmer or his/her spouse with an off-farm income.

by Matt Dempsey

Dempsey at Large: price is key, not supports

Home Farm: hay cut ahead of dry week

by Matt Dempsey

The PM has financial mountain to climb

by Colm McCarthy

Editorial: volatility highlighted in National Farm Survey data

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BEEF »

Watch: behind the build of Cedarmore herd in Kanturk

Watch: behind the build of Cedarmore herd in Kanturk

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Kelleher worried of wider anti-trade backlash on back of Mercosur

Kelleher worried of wider anti-trade backlash on back of Mercosur

NEWS 13 July 2026

Strong first half for Brazil and Australia

MANAGEMENT 13 July 2026

The Grass Week: holding cover name of the game amid dry spell

NEWS 13 July 2026

DAIRY »

Watch: dreams come true for Cedarmore

Watch: dreams come true for Cedarmore

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Dairy management: leaning into a looming drought

Dairy management: leaning into a looming drought

MANAGEMENT 13 July 2026

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

NEWS 11 July 2026

The Grass Week: holding cover name of the game amid dry spell

GRASS & FEEDING 11 July 2026

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SHEEP »

The Grass Week: holding cover name of the game amid dry spell

The Grass Week: holding cover name of the game amid dry spell

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Future diamonds go for auction

Future diamonds go for auction

NEWS 13 July 2026

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

MANAGEMENT 13 July 2026

Sheep Trends: lambs steadier at €8.80/kg base

NEWS 13 July 2026

TILLAGE »

Choose native oats instead of imported palm kernel – IFA

Choose native oats instead of imported palm kernel – IFA

NEWS 13 July 2026

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

NEWS 12 July 2026

‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

SCHEMES 12 July 2026

Hammer to break into beans market

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

MACHINERY »

Claas launches first fully electric loader

With production now under way, Claas presented its first electric battery power wheel loader, the Torion 537e Sinus, at its European press event near its headquarters in Harsewinkel, Germany.

FARM MACHINERY 9 July 2026

Claas launches first fully electric loader

Trioliet introduces new weighing system for diet feeders

NEWS 8 July 2026

Fendt launches special edition 50,000th 900 series

NEWS 8 July 2026

12% drop in 2026 forager harvester sales

NEWS 8 July 2026

PEDIGREE »

Watch: dreams come true for Cedarmore

Watch: dreams come true for Cedarmore

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Change to TB requirements for donor cows

PEDIGREE 10 July 2026

Future diamonds go for auction

PEDIGREE 10 July 2026

AGRIBUSINESS »

Strong first half for Brazil and Australia

Strong first half for Brazil and Australia

PEDIGREE 13 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: land use, farm incomes and a growing IFAC

Down to Agribusiness: land use, farm incomes and a growing IFAC

NEWS 13 July 2026

Fertiliser rebate included in Tirlán's €1.7m weather support package

MANAGEMENT 13 July 2026

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

NEWS 13 July 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND »

Further reductions to fertiliser prices in NI

Further reductions to fertiliser prices in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

Muir to chair new Mournes group

Muir to chair new Mournes group

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

Cutting P fertiliser seen as ‘easy win’ from NAP review

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

Northern View: summer beef trade heating up in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

FOCUS »

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

FARM SAFETY 12 July 2026

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

VARIETIES 11 July 2026

Safety when replacing concrete slats

FARM SAFETY 11 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: steady trade for heavier cattle in Portumna Mart

MARKETS 10 July 2026

Spring wheat seed production broadens out

VARIETIES 10 July 2026

PROPERTY »

90ac farm in Ballinasloe is ready to grow

Spread across three parcels of land, the farm includes a well-equipped yard and has strong residential potential.

FOR SALE 8 July 2026

90ac farm in Ballinasloe is ready to grow

A rare breed of rural estate in lovely Limerick for €2m

FOR SALE 8 July 2026

Lake County farm a dairy good deal for €950,000

FOR SALE 8 July 2026

Rider needed to take the Déise reins for €1.725m

FOR SALE 8 July 2026

BUILDINGS »

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

BUILDINGS 1 July 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

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RENEWABLES »

Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

NEWS 13 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: land use, farm incomes and a growing IFAC

Down to Agribusiness: land use, farm incomes and a growing IFAC

PODCAST 10 July 2026

Work starts on Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation

NEWS 8 July 2026

Methane-reducing additives the focus of new project

NEWS 8 July 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT »

Entries open for Tullamore Show photo competition

Entries open for Tullamore Show photo competition

NEWS 3 July 2026

BEEF 2026: breeding to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

NEWS 2 July 2026

FORESTRY »

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

Planting targets and the 'realities of nursery supply'

FORESTRY 1 July 2026

Timber industry report to increase timber usage

FORESTRY 17 June 2026

FARM SAFETY »

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

FARM SAFETY 22 October 2025

ANIMAL HEALTH »

Change to TB requirements for donor cows

Change to TB requirements for donor cows

PEDIGREE 10 July 2026

PIGS »

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

NEWS 10 May 2026

POULTRY »

Empty egg shelves are a sign of poultry farmer prices – IFA

Empty egg shelves are a sign of poultry farmer prices – IFA

POULTRY 30 March 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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PHOTOGRAPHY »

In pictures: haymaking, harvest and summer shows across the country

In pictures: haymaking, harvest and summer shows across the country

In Pictures: another busy week in rural Ireland as heat continues

In Pictures: another busy week in rural Ireland as heat continues

Watch: this week in pictures as farm walks and shows take center stage

Watch: this week in pictures as farm walks and shows take center stage

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Relationship status of Irish farmers revealed in national farm survey

Relationship status of Irish farmers revealed in national farm survey

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Watch: the family running six dairy farms in Waterford

Watch: the family running six dairy farms in Waterford

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No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

Latest: Cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

Latest: Cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

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Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

Support grows among Irish MEPs for axing entitlements

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Department carries out ‘enforcement operation’ on Munster farm

Department carries out ‘enforcement operation’ on Munster farm

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90ac farm in Ballinasloe is ready to grow

90ac farm in Ballinasloe is ready to grow

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Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

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‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

‘All possible options’ being considered for straw scheme budget

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Minister says he won’t stand for Bord Bia QA schemes being undermined

Minister says he won’t stand for Bord Bia QA schemes being undermined