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Watch: this week in pictures as storm Chandra hits Ireland

Our top photos in farming from the past week include extreme weather in Wexford, protests and gatherings across the country and storm damage in rural Ireland.

NEWS 1 February 2026

Watch: this week in pictures as storm Chandra hits Ireland

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Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

NEWS 1 February 2026

Preparing ewes for housing: key steps for a smooth pre-lambing period

Preparing ewes for housing: key steps for a smooth pre-lambing period

MANAGEMENT 1 February 2026

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

NEWS 1 February 2026

Five areas of focus on health management this spring

Five areas of focus on health management this spring

Five areas of focus on health management this spring

SPRING PLANNING 1 February 2026

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71% of tillage farmers have less than 30ha

71% of tillage farmers have less than 30ha

The majority of farmers with tillage in Ireland are small farmers. These figures detail the size of farms.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

We are indeed witnessing a sharp correction for certain dairy products, particularly butter and milk powder, says European Commissioner for Agriculture.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

An outbreak of bluetongue virus serotype 3 was confirmed in a cow last weekend. Here’s the latest on the bluetongue situation in Ireland.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

To date, the Department has issued payments worth €22.9m to 1,232 farmers, with approvals continuing to issue on a daily basis.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Bluetongue: what do you want to know about the virus?

Bluetongue: what do you want to know about the virus?

What are your questions about the bluetongue virus? Send us your questions by filling out the form below and we will aim to answer them next week.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Some young tillage farmers gave their opinions on the current challenges in tillage farming to Conor Kehoe as they attended Teagasc’s National Tillage Conference.

NEWS 31 January 2026

Agri jobs: Meath dairy farm requires full-time farm manager

Agri jobs: Meath dairy farm requires full-time farm manager

Minimum annual remuneration of €34,000 is being offered for a standard 39-hour working week.

NEWS 31 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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