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Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

The IFA has warned farmers to remain vigilant following a recently confirmed case of BTV-3 in Co Wexford, highlighting that the recent weather has provided perfect conditions for midges.

NEWS 7 September 2026

Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case

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Gorman: lump sums – not top ups – the way to go with young farmer payments

Gorman: lump sums – not top ups – the way to go with young farmer payments

NEWS 7 September 2026

Renewed vaccination calls as shippers dominate weanling sales

Renewed vaccination calls as shippers dominate weanling sales

NEWS 6 September 2026

New winter cereal herbicide launched

New winter cereal herbicide launched

New winter cereal herbicide launched

NEWS 6 September 2026

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

NEWS 5 September 2026

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Year of the Woman Farmer: ‘the naysayers don’t want anyone to succeed’

Year of the Woman Farmer: ‘the naysayers don’t want anyone to succeed’

In part two of our series, we put the spotlight on the women working across Irish agriculture as part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Price bounce at latest British Wool sale

Price bounce at latest British Wool sale

The first two sales of the 2026 season’s wool clip were more challenging with reduced prices and clearance rate, but the third sale was much more positive.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Farmer warns others to be wary of cattle rustlers

Farmer warns others to be wary of cattle rustlers

A cattle exporter in the west of Ireland had animals and gates tampered with and warned other farmers to be aware.

NEWS 4 September 2026

New case of bluetongue confirmed in Wexford

New case of bluetongue confirmed in Wexford

The animal showed no clinical symptoms and was not vaccinated. It is the first case of the disease in Ireland this year.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Kinisla and Teagasc launch ‘Innovating for Success’ joint dairy programme

Kinisla and Teagasc launch ‘Innovating for Success’ joint dairy programme

The programme was launched at Teagasc Moorepark and will support Kinisla milk suppliers through the next phase of dairy development.

NEWS 4 September 2026

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

Milk intake in July was down on 2025 levels, as were fat and protein content.

NEWS 4 September 2026

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

The IFA has made a submission proposing the introduction of a whiskey category made from 100% Irish grain, fully recognising the contribution of Irish tillage farmers to the Irish whiskey sector.

NEWS 4 September 2026

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