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Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Six young farmers from five counties are in the running to be crowned the 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

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Suspension of Brazilian beef imports to EU a significant step - Macra

Suspension of Brazilian beef imports to EU a significant step - Macra

NEWS 4 September 2026

Gorman: lump sums – not top ups – the way to go with young farmer payments

Gorman: lump sums – not top ups – the way to go with young farmer payments

NEWS 7 September 2026

Macra: meet new people and try something different this September

Macra: meet new people and try something different this September

Macra: meet new people and try something different this September

NEWS 2 September 2026

Succession talks forced by new UK inheritance tax

Succession talks forced by new UK inheritance tax

Succession talks forced by new UK inheritance tax

NEWS 27 August 2026

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Young Stock: grá for cattle not strong enough to quit sheep in Leitrim

Young Stock: grá for cattle not strong enough to quit sheep in Leitrim

Co Leitrim sheep and beef farmer Dylan Gilligan talks lamb prices, a decent year for grass in the northwest and his participation in ICM’s Flock of the Future programme.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Readers' photos: our favourite photos of the week

Readers' photos: our favourite photos of the week

Take a look at some of our favourite photos sent in by readers this week.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Concrete actions and meaningful supports that address the challenges farmers are facing now and in the months ahead are needed, Macra has said.

NEWS 12 August 2026

A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

Brendan Horan writes about a young Cork man excelling within a novel partnership in Liscarroll.

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Readers photos: our favourite photos of the week

Readers photos: our favourite photos of the week

Take a look at some of our favourite photos sent in by readers this week.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

David Clarke explores some of the main issues behind succession in farming

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra president Josephine O’Neill has warned that action is needed now to assess fodder reserves and grass growth amid drought conditions.

NEWS 12 August 2026

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