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Dublin farmer crowned 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Shane Halpin runs Welgro Produce with business partner Seán, growing 7ac of cucumbers across multiple sites in north County Dublin.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Dublin farmer crowned 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

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Ploughing 2026: what first-time visitors should bring and expect

Ploughing 2026: what first-time visitors should bring and expect

LETTERS 8 September 2026

Public to vote on nation's favourite cattle breed at Ploughing

Public to vote on nation's favourite cattle breed at Ploughing

NEWS 8 September 2026

Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

NEWS 8 September 2026

Dairy farmer loses VAT appeal on robotic milking equipment

Dairy farmer loses VAT appeal on robotic milking equipment

Dairy farmer loses VAT appeal on robotic milking equipment

NEWS 8 September 2026

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What's on at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing 2026

What's on at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing 2026

Come visit our stand at Block 3, Row 9, Stand 166, at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Five remaining farm hazardous waste collection days for 2026

Five remaining farm hazardous waste collection days for 2026

Farmers are being reminded of the five remaining hazardous waste collection days taking place across the country this autumn.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

Brazilian beef: Hansen insists new Livestock Strategy is working for farms

The closure of EU markets to Brazilian beef is an example of the Brussels putting its new Livestock Strategy into action, Commissioner Hansen has said.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Offaly farmer forced to pay €160,000 in tax settlement with Revenue

Offaly farmer forced to pay €160,000 in tax settlement with Revenue

Revenue has released its latest list of tax defaulters and several farmers or agricultural companies are included.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Cavan native appointed Bord Bia’s new North America manager

Cavan native appointed Bord Bia’s new North America manager

Joe Moore will take up the role later this month, overseeing Ireland’s second-largest regional market for food and drink exports.

NEWS 8 September 2026

McHale to launch new Pro Glide mowers at Ploughing 2026

McHale to launch new Pro Glide mowers at Ploughing 2026

Exclusive: Ten years after their introduction, McHale is set to launch its next generation of Pro Glide mowers at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, namely the F3100-II and R3100-II.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Bord Bia has 'serious questions' to answer over non-compliant spending – Kenny

Bord Bia has 'serious questions' to answer over non-compliant spending – Kenny

Deputy Martin Kenny also called for an update from Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on the 22 recommendations made in the review into Bord Bia’s board governance, which was published in June.

NEWS 8 September 2026

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Drone as a Service brings spraying and spreading tech to the Ploughing

Visit 'Drone as a Service' at the National Ploughing Championships to see precision agriculture; aerial spraying and spreading; and more.

Drone as a Service brings spraying and spreading tech to the Ploughing

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