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CAO points rise for veterinary courses as agriculture interest declines

First-round CAO offers to 62,166 students reveal a sharp rise in demand for veterinary medicine, while interest in agricultural science fell by 7%, writes Claire Murphy.

CAREERS 2 September 2026

CAO points rise for veterinary courses as agriculture interest declines

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The future of farming: the skills farmers will need over the next decade

The future of farming: the skills farmers will need over the next decade

CAREERS 2 September 2026

‘Unless you change the settings, Google’s answers will be generated by AI’

‘Unless you change the settings, Google’s answers will be generated by AI’

BLOG 2 September 2026

Gardening with Kitty: why September is the perfect time to plant strawberries

Gardening with Kitty: why September is the perfect time to plant strawberries

Gardening with Kitty: why September is the perfect time to plant strawberries

GARDENING 2 September 2026

‘Mala, múinteoir agus anseo...my memories of school are still fresh’

‘Mala, múinteoir agus anseo...my memories of school are still fresh’

‘Mala, múinteoir agus anseo...my memories of school are still fresh’

FEATURES 2 September 2026

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Karl Henry: reset, refocus and get back on track

Karl Henry: reset, refocus and get back on track

Health and wellness trainer Karl Henry sets some September goals for your autumn routine.

HEALTH 31 August 2026

Money Mentor: ‘can I claim through the farm for my energy bills?’

Money Mentor: ‘can I claim through the farm for my energy bills?’

With energy costs continuing to rise, many farmers are asking whether household bills can be claimed as a farm expense.

MONEY MENTOR 31 August 2026

Macra: meet new people and try something different this September

Macra: meet new people and try something different this September

Macra has many strings to its bow, and this might be the year when you get involved for the first time.

NEWS 31 August 2026

Farmer Writes: ground turned green overnight

Farmer Writes: ground turned green overnight

We are still a long way from having enough grass ahead of the cows, but at least we are finally heading in the right direction, writes Padraig Callanan.

FARMER WRITES 31 August 2026

Ragwort poisoning: the warning signs and why the risk may be higher this year

Ragwort poisoning: the warning signs and why the risk may be higher this year

Removing ragwort from grass or forage swards is labour and time intensive.

NEWS 31 August 2026

EU's ban on Brazilian beef and poultry takes effect

EU's ban on Brazilian beef and poultry takes effect

Ban follows the IFA and the Irish Farmer's Journal's investigation into antibiotic usage in Brazil last year.

NEWS 31 August 2026

Antrim dog crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion

Antrim dog crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion

Dean McAuley’s Joe earned top honours at this year’s Irish National Sheepdog Trial, held at Stuarts Hall, Co Tyrone, writes Lucy Christie.

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 August 2026

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