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Ivan Scott wins 2026 Shearfest open final

The open final was an enthralling event with just two points separating the top three line-up.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Ivan Scott wins 2026 Shearfest open final

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Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

NEWS 2 June 2026

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

1,500 sheep to be shorn at Shearfest premier championships

NEWS 31 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: €26m budget cut, Tullamore Farm and fertiliser prices

Farm Tech Talk: €26m budget cut, Tullamore Farm and fertiliser prices

Farm Tech Talk: €26m budget cut, Tullamore Farm and fertiliser prices

PODCAST 29 May 2026

Sheep farmers cannot survive on one good month - ICSA

Sheep farmers cannot survive on one good month - ICSA

Sheep farmers cannot survive on one good month - ICSA

NEWS 29 May 2026

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Spotlight on organic farming at Bloom

Spotlight on organic farming at Bloom

Bord Bia is using the opportunity of 100,000 consumers attending Bloom to showcase organic farming and organic food

NEWS 15 May 2026

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

In pictures: sun shines on Midleton Show

It was a glorious day at Midleton Show on Sunday, where the Belgian Blue heifer, Hannons Tequila, won the supreme beef interbreed champion, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 15 May 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

The shearing championships take place on Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May on the grounds of Mountbellew Co-Operative Livestock Mart in Mountbellew, Co Galway.

NEWS 15 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

This week, Stephen and the panel discuss the EU fertiliser plan, hogget prices, the new TB on-farm biosecurity programme, BlSS and Kerry Dairy Ireland's rebranding.

PODCAST 15 May 2026

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Almost 2,000 Irish hoggets were flown to Algeria this week, in what has been a standout feature of the live trade for sheep.

NEWS 15 May 2026

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Opening prices for lowland wool are expected to be north of 60c/kg with white scotch wool at 30c/kg to 35c/kg and block scotch wool at 15c/kg to 20c/kg

SHEEP HANDLING 15 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

This week, Farm Tech Talk is live from the 2026 Balmoral Show, discussing all things farming, both north and south.

PODCAST 15 May 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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