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New handheld scanner provides in-field leaf-nutrient analysis

A French company has released a handheld leaf scanner that measures the nutrients present in a crop’s leaves.

NEWS 13 October 2026

New handheld scanner provides in-field leaf-nutrient analysis

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Genetics key to long-term reductions in livestock methane, summit hears

Genetics key to long-term reductions in livestock methane, summit hears

NEWS 13 October 2026

Sheep price update: steady start to week for lamb trade

Sheep price update: steady start to week for lamb trade

MARKETS 12 October 2026

New CAP proposals would allow farm income supports to be set as low as €90/ha

New CAP proposals would allow farm income supports to be set as low as €90/ha

New CAP proposals would allow farm income supports to be set as low as €90/ha

NEWS 12 October 2026

Young Stock Podcast: a look at upcoming events

Young Stock Podcast: a look at upcoming events

Young Stock Podcast: a look at upcoming events

NEWS 12 October 2026

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Hereford bulls reach €8,400 in mixed trade at autumn premier

Hereford bulls reach €8,400 in mixed trade at autumn premier

Irish Hereford breeders traveled to Golden Vale Mart, Tullamore, for the autumn premier show and sale on Saturday 10 October, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 12 October 2026

IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

The SEAI has increased its non-domestic microgeneration grant for solar PV from about 23% to 45% of eligible costs, for nine months from 6 October.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

Galway County Council has refused permission for a proposed 600ac solar farm in east Galway, citing 11 grounds, including concerns over landowner consent, environmental impacts and flood risk.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

Irish adults hear mixed messages on beef despite belief in nutritional benefits

Our Food Roots has launched a new communications toolkit to support the agri-food sector in communications about Irish beef.

NEWS 12 October 2026

FSAI teen dietary guidelines advise against plant-based dairy replacements

FSAI teen dietary guidelines advise against plant-based dairy replacements

The new guidelines also recommend four to five servings per day from the milk, yoghurt and cheese food group to fulfill calcium requirements.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms: auto gates

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms: auto gates

In this, the first installment of a 10-part series on the top labour-saving investments and ideas for dairy farmers, Daire Cregg looks at auto-gates.

DAIRY DAY 12 October 2026

The autumn ration-feeding dilemma

The autumn ration-feeding dilemma

To feed or not to feed more ration? That is the stick-or-twist dilemma facing many dairy farmers this week, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 12 October 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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