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Gene-editing in place for 10 years in some countries

Gene-editing has been used in some regions for 10 years. Argentina was one of the first countries to adopt the technology.

VARIETIES 9 July 2026

Gene-editing in place for 10 years in some countries

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PTO replacement cover grants still open for applications

PTO replacement cover grants still open for applications

FARM SAFETY 8 July 2026

Safeguarding has come a long way, but we still have further to go

Safeguarding has come a long way, but we still have further to go

FARM SAFETY 8 July 2026

Planet leaves trials lists, but newer and improved varieties come to market

Planet leaves trials lists, but newer and improved varieties come to market

Planet leaves trials lists, but newer and improved varieties come to market

VARIETIES 8 July 2026

Two main oat varieties, more in production

Two main oat varieties, more in production

Two main oat varieties, more in production

VARIETIES 8 July 2026

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LG Armada makes it onto recommended list

LG Armada makes it onto recommended list

LG Armada has made the recommended list, while LG Adapt is a variety to keep an eye on as well.

VARIETIES 4 July 2026

More new spring barley varieties on the way

More new spring barley varieties on the way

Spring barley varieties are in good shape and there are some promising varieties in the pipeline, with increased seed availability for some key varieties this year.

VARIETIES 4 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle in demand in Tuam Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle in demand in Tuam Mart

In this week's sale in Tuam Mart on Monday, beef cattle weighing over 600kg saw a sharp lift, with buyers ringside eager to scoop up any heavy cattle on offer.

MARKETS 4 July 2026

84% of winter barley seed now virus tolerant; wheat in trial

84% of winter barley seed now virus tolerant; wheat in trial

BYDV tolerance is now becoming essential in winter barley production and farmers would like to see the tolerance traits make it to other varieties.

VARIETIES 4 July 2026

100-day spring barley being grown in Co Louth

100-day spring barley being grown in Co Louth

A crop of six-row spring barley caught many people’s attention at the Drummonds open night in Co Louth.

VARIETIES 4 July 2026

The basics of making your money work harder for you

The basics of making your money work harder for you

Investing in financial markets can be intimidating for the uninitiated, but there are some simple rules which can help when making decisions.

INSURANCE 4 July 2026

Insurance costs start to stabilise

Insurance costs start to stabilise

While there is no specific data available for farm insurance, home and motor insurance premiums have stopped rising

INSURANCE 4 July 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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