Niamh Murphy

nmurphy@farmersjournal.ie

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

The 2026 Sheepdog World Trial event takes place at Huntington Farm near Lauder from 16 to 20 September. Donegal man James McGee will captain Ireland, which he said is an honour.

NEWS 25 August 2026

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

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Six retailers commit to supporting Irish growers and produce in charter

Six retailers commit to supporting Irish growers and produce in charter

NEWS 25 August 2026

Cash reserves have been run down quicker than fodder reserves - IFA

Cash reserves have been run down quicker than fodder reserves - IFA

NEWS 25 August 2026

Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

CROPS 25 August 2026

Motorway reopens after loose cow brings traffic to standstill

Motorway reopens after loose cow brings traffic to standstill

Motorway reopens after loose cow brings traffic to standstill

NEWS 25 August 2026

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Agri Food Regulator announces new legal and research unit

Agri Food Regulator announces new legal and research unit

With 20 years’ experience working across regulated industries in private practice, Ciara O’Gorman, a solicitor, will lead the provision of comprehensive legal advice across the regulator.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Dawn Meats suppliers cut emissions by 8.8% per tonne

Dawn Meats suppliers cut emissions by 8.8% per tonne

The reduction is driven primarily by a reduction in farm carbon footprints and an increase in product yield from finished cattle.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA

Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA

The minister's announcement on Friday that 75% of BISS, CRISS, and Eco-Scheme payments will be paid on 16 October is more “back tracking than fast tracking”, according to the IFA.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Keeping potato crops alive now a priority - Teagasc

Keeping potato crops alive now a priority - Teagasc

Farmers who have not yet irrigated their crop, should not do so now, Shay Phelan of Teagasc advises.

NEWS 21 August 2026

‘If straw is going west, we need to see silage coming east’ - ICSA

‘If straw is going west, we need to see silage coming east’ - ICSA

The ICSA has welcomed the earlier mowing of riparian zones, but said planning for next spring needs to happen now.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Huge costs incurred may mean potatoes won't pay this season

Huge costs incurred may mean potatoes won't pay this season

Bruising, small potatoes and high dry matter are worries for potato farmers.

CROPS 21 August 2026

Irish Ferries confirms it will continue transport of live animals

Irish Ferries confirms it will continue transport of live animals

The IFA has become an official notice party in the judicial review taken by Ethical Farming Ireland against the Department of Agriculture, it said.

NEWS 21 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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