Hannah Furlong

hfurlong@farmersjournal.ie

Teagasc/FBD student of year turns granddad's farm into thriving riding school

Hailing from Skerries, Robyn Dowling has been busy setting up a riding school since finishing her equitation course in Kildalton College last year.

NEWS 9 May 2026

Teagasc/FBD student of year turns granddad's farm into thriving riding school

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Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

Agri jobs: maintenance technicians, welders and meat processing operatives

NEWS 9 May 2026

What contractors need to know about Fuel Income Support Scheme

What contractors need to know about Fuel Income Support Scheme

NEWS 8 May 2026

Weekend weather: mostly dry with cool temperatures

Weekend weather: mostly dry with cool temperatures

Weekend weather: mostly dry with cool temperatures

NEWS 8 May 2026

Milk supply up 20m litres in 2026

Milk supply up 20m litres in 2026

Milk supply up 20m litres in 2026

NEWS 7 May 2026

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Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

On this week’s podcast, Hannah Furlong interviews Stephen Fagan to discuss his journey in ag tech, his passion for start-ups and the importance of innovation in agriculture today.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Spate of quad thefts in Roscommon

Spate of quad thefts in Roscommon

Three different reports of quad theft have been reported to gardaí in Roscommon since February.

NEWS 6 May 2026

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

Building on the success of the Corncrake LIFE project, the new ‘Natura Communities for Birds’ programme will allow communities to deliver more nature conservation actions for farmland birds.

NEWS 6 May 2026

How much farmers can expect to receive through Fuel Income Support Scheme

How much farmers can expect to receive through Fuel Income Support Scheme

The €100m Fuel Income Support Scheme for farmers and contractors has opened for applications on Wednesday 6 May.

NEWS 6 May 2026

FCI urges 20% contractor price hike amid surging costs and support uncertainty

FCI urges 20% contractor price hike amid surging costs and support uncertainty

Prior to the war in the Middle East, farm contractors were still going to have to raise their prices for the 2026 season due to other increasing costs apart from fuel, according to the FCI.

NEWS 6 May 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

The competition continues to offer a strong prize fund, recognising excellence across the sector with the overall winner receiving €5,000.

NEWS 6 May 2026

20 things to know about the Fuel Income Support Scheme

20 things to know about the Fuel Income Support Scheme

The €100m Fuel Income Support Scheme opens on Wednesday 6 May for farmers and contractors, see the most frequently asked questions answered by the Department.

NEWS 6 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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