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Over 400 meetings during Ireland’s presidency of EU council

Over 30,000 delegates from the 27 member states expected to visit Ireland from 1 July to 31 December 2026.

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Over 400 meetings during Ireland’s presidency of EU council

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The precedent was set in 2013

The precedent was set in 2013

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A crucial six months for the European Union ... and for Ireland

A crucial six months for the European Union ... and for Ireland

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Camera at the Mart: exceptional quality cull cows on offer in Elphin Mart

Camera at the Mart: exceptional quality cull cows on offer in Elphin Mart

Camera at the Mart: exceptional quality cull cows on offer in Elphin Mart

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Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

Camera at the Mart: lighter stores sought after in Macroom

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Live Farm Tech Talk Episode being recorded at BEEF2026

Live Farm Tech Talk Episode being recorded at BEEF2026

Adam Woods previews the Irish Farmers Journal stand at BEEF 2026 on 1 July.

BEEF BREEDING 14 June 2026

BEEF2026: driving sustainable performance

BEEF2026: driving sustainable performance

The latest Teagasc research and innovation in beef cattle farming will be highlighted throughout the day. - Paul Crosson

BEEF BREEDING 14 June 2026

BEEF2026: welcome to BEEF2026

BEEF2026: welcome to BEEF2026

Frank O’Mara, director of Teagasc, outlines what’s in store for people visiting BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday 1 July

BEEF BREEDING 14 June 2026

Developing more profitable and sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems

Developing more profitable and sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems

The EU-funded Better-Calf project is focused on supporting the development of more profitable, resilient, and environmentally sustainable dairy calf-to-beef systems.

BEEF BREEDING 14 June 2026

BEEF2026: practical demonstrations and advice for every beef farming system

BEEF2026: practical demonstrations and advice for every beef farming system

Grazed grass remains the cheapest feed available on Irish beef farms, writes Catherine Egan.

BEEF BREEDING 14 June 2026

Limousin-cross calf hits €1,900 in Carrigallen Mart

Limousin-cross calf hits €1,900 in Carrigallen Mart

Trade remains strong on the calf front. The highlight at the Carrigallen Mart weekly weanling and suck calf sale on Saturday was one Limousin-cross calf selling for €1,900.

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The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

The likely actions in the beef welfare scheme

While the scheme is not expected to open until August, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has confirmed similar actions as in 2025 with the addition of bluetongue virus vaccination

SUCKLERS 14 June 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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