Niamh Murphy

nmurphy@farmersjournal.ie

No plans to introduce tractor driving training programme

While there is currently a Category W driving test in Ireland which covers tractor tests, volumes are very low from an applicant perspective.

NEWS 1 June 2026

No plans to introduce tractor driving training programme

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Agri jobs: variety of roles across the sector

Agri jobs: variety of roles across the sector

NEWS 30 May 2026

Sheep farmers cannot survive on one good month - ICSA

Sheep farmers cannot survive on one good month - ICSA

NEWS 29 May 2026

Grants of up to €16,500 for Spanish farmers to cope with fertiliser prices

Grants of up to €16,500 for Spanish farmers to cope with fertiliser prices

Grants of up to €16,500 for Spanish farmers to cope with fertiliser prices

NEWS 29 May 2026

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

Extension to deadline for badger biosecurity scheme applications

NEWS 29 May 2026

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New initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children

New initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children

Minister Heydon has announced a five-year contract to Irish Rural Link’s AgriKids with funding of €22,250 in 2026.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Weekend weather: rain on way as temperatures drop

Weekend weather: rain on way as temperatures drop

Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-teens, as showers move across the country.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Lakeland Dairies launches bursary scheme for students from supplier families

Lakeland Dairies launches bursary scheme for students from supplier families

Open to sons and daughters of suppliers, the programme assists students pursuing higher level degrees in disciplines relevant to Lakeland Dairies’ operations.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Minister launches organic awards at Bloom

Minister launches organic awards at Bloom

Minister Martin Heydon has launched the National Organic Awards for 2026 at Bloom.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Payments of €2,700 in new Liffey Meats beef scheme

Payments of €2,700 in new Liffey Meats beef scheme

A new initiative by Liffey Meats aims to support suppliers through sustainability incentives and tailored advisory support.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Warning of hail damage as thunderstorms move in

Warning of hail damage as thunderstorms move in

Met Éireann has warned of thunderstorms for Cork, with slippy roads and impaired visibility.

NEWS 27 May 2026

ICMSA appeals for rural drivers to observe ‘silage safety’

ICMSA appeals for rural drivers to observe ‘silage safety’

With silage season in full swing, the ICMSA are urging farmers and farm visitors to be aware of the dangers of increased agricultural traffic on rural roads and to slow down.

NEWS 27 May 2026

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