Jacqueline Hogge

jhogge@farmersjournal.ie

The home interiors stands to visit at Ploughing 2026

From sofas to saunas, there's a host of exhibitors ready and willing to solve home interiors dilemmas at this year's National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 11 September 2026

The home interiors stands to visit at Ploughing 2026

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Warning over young farmer drug use

Warning over young farmer drug use

NEWS 9 September 2026

Cocaine use ‘normalised’ among young farmers

Cocaine use ‘normalised’ among young farmers

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

Runaway blimps, and Roy Keane? It’s Ploughing time

Runaway blimps, and Roy Keane? It’s Ploughing time

Runaway blimps, and Roy Keane? It’s Ploughing time

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

'Forge your own path after school': how two friends built a thriving Galway café

'Forge your own path after school': how two friends built a thriving Galway café

'Forge your own path after school': how two friends built a thriving Galway café

FEATURES 3 September 2026

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Crisis in rural education as teacher shortage continues

Crisis in rural education as teacher shortage continues

As a new academic year begins, an entire generation of rural children is being affected by teacher shortages, warns ASTI president Richie Bell, as schools drop subjects and struggle to recruit staff.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

Inside the luxury escape at Dunluce Lodge and its farm-to-fork dining experience

Inside the luxury escape at Dunluce Lodge and its farm-to-fork dining experience

A stay at Dunluce Lodge combines relaxed five-star luxury with exceptional dining, showcasing the finest local ingredients and culinary craftsmanship in Co Antrim.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

'They were there within minutes' - family honours volunteers after farm tragedy

'They were there within minutes' - family honours volunteers after farm tragedy

After Gerry O'Donnell's death in a farm accident, his family is holding a memorial tractor run and auction in Co Limerick on August 30 to support the volunteer first responders who came to their aid.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

School bus contractors warn rising fuel costs could put services at risk

School bus contractors warn rising fuel costs could put services at risk

Despite Government financial supports, school bus contractors fear a lack of transparency around payments could force many buses off the road, leaving schoolchildren at home.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

Offaly community safety: 'local voices guide local solutions'

Offaly community safety: 'local voices guide local solutions'

As Local Community Safety Partnerships launch their public consultation, Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick says a new approach could restore confidence in rural communities.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

New farm safety guidance for social farmers and farm walk hosts

New farm safety guidance for social farmers and farm walk hosts

Minister Niall Collins has launched a new initiative to support social farmers and all farmers who host farm walks and open days on their land to make farm health and safety a top priority.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

Why it's becoming harder to stay connected in rural Ireland

Why it's becoming harder to stay connected in rural Ireland

North Cork Rural Community Health Project hosted its first ever rural mental health conference recently and highlighted the need for stronger rural mental health supports.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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