Hannah Furlong

hfurlong@farmersjournal.ie

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

A collaboration between Teagasc, growers and industry is evaluating mechanical weeding technologies, machinery sharing and collaborative production systems for organic tillage and vegetable farms.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

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Silage scented candles

Silage scented candles

NEWS 17 June 2026

Beef burger or beetroot burger

Beef burger or beetroot burger

DEALER 17 June 2026

Westmeath farmer named Lakeland supreme milk quality champion

Westmeath farmer named Lakeland supreme milk quality champion

Westmeath farmer named Lakeland supreme milk quality champion

NEWS 17 June 2026

Commission officially approves Ireland's fuel support scheme

Commission officially approves Ireland's fuel support scheme

Commission officially approves Ireland's fuel support scheme

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Kinisla and Dairygold increase May milk prices

Kinisla and Dairygold increase May milk prices

Kinisla’s milk price for May has increased following no change in April's milk price.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

Farmers will receive a text message with a link to take part in the survey over the coming weeks.

NEWS 15 June 2026

43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

Currently, there is no clear sign of long-term reductions in water nutrient levels, making it unlikely that we will see meaningful improvements in water quality anytime soon, the EPA has said.

NEWS 15 June 2026

15 people fined for misuse of green diesel by Revenue

15 people fined for misuse of green diesel by Revenue

An agricultural contractor and a vet are named on the list for failing to lodge VAT and income tax returns, while a farmer has secured a settlement of €93,483 for under-declaration of VAT.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Farmers at higher risk of chronic lung condition

Farmers at higher risk of chronic lung condition

One in 13 people in Ireland are living with COPD and many do not realise that they have the condition.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Two new senior appointments at Ornua

Two new senior appointments at Ornua

Shane Henry will take up the role of managing director of Ornua Dairy Ingredients, while Seán McHugh has been appointed as head of global manufacturing and operational excellence.

NEWS 15 June 2026

New bill to end trees being planted near power lines

New bill to end trees being planted near power lines

The bill will prevent trees being planted close to electricity lines in an aim to reduce the incidence of electricity outages.

NEWS 15 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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