Logo
TOP STORIES
LATEST HEADLINES

In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart

The presence of a wholesale buyer injected much more life into the trade, with 14 lots topping €200/head and significant numbers selling from €188 to €198 per head.

MARKETS 28 September 2026
In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart
ADVERTISEMENT

MOST READ STORIES

1

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra
2

ESB addresses speculation over solar export payments
3

Lamb euthanised due to dosing gun injury
4

NI beef price lift widens gap between north and south quotes
5

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass
BoF Slider
Business of Farming »

Powered by Martbids
arrow_forward Read all articles Follow the live blog

SPONSORED »

ADVERTISEMENT
arrow_forward Read all articles

Editorial: Budget 2027, a chance to support farmers

Our Government can apply measures to help farmers cope with the increased costs of producing food.

by Adam Woods
Editorial: Budget 2027, a chance to support farmers
Dempsey at Large: Farm policy - not rocket science
Colm McCarthy: hope for the best, but be prudent and prepare for the worst

PODCASTS »

ADVERTISEMENT

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

NEWS 25 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Whites showcases Jarmet ATV sprayer bogey

Whites of Portadown, the Irish importer of the Polish-built Jarmet attachment range, showcased the latest sprayer bogey designed to laves three-point linkage sprayers compatible with ATVs and UTVs.
NEWS 23 September 2026
Ploughing highlights: Whites showcases Jarmet ATV sprayer bogey

New €12,950 VST compact tractor brings hydrostatic transmission to the range

NEWS 23 September 2026

New Weidemann 90 Series loaders get object detection and automatic bucket return

NEWS 23 September 2026

Laois-built €460 tester takes the hassle out of checking trailer lights

NEWS 23 September 2026
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

21.5ac equestrian farm in Roscommon guided at €1.25m

This 21.5ac equestrian property at Fuerty, Co Roscommon, combines a family home, quality facilities and strong lifestyle appeal.
FOR SALE 23 September 2026
21.5ac equestrian farm in Roscommon guided at €1.25m
ADVERTISEMENT
arrow_forward Read all articles

MOST READ STORIES

1 Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra
2 ESB addresses speculation over solar export payments

ESB addresses speculation over solar export payments
3 Lamb euthanised due to dosing gun injury

Lamb euthanised due to dosing gun injury
4 NI beef price lift widens gap between north and south quotes

NI beef price lift widens gap between north and south quotes
5 Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

 

6 Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm
7 Tirlán announces €220/t for barley; €230/t for wheat, including bonuses

Tirlán announces €220/t for barley; €230/t for wheat, including bonuses
8 Fuel price meeting: ‘If fuel doesn't come down, we are hitting the road’

Fuel price meeting: ‘If fuel doesn't come down, we are hitting the road’
9 Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal

Irish-bred Angus cattle to take centre stage in Portugal
10 Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension