Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

Work stress increase seen among Irish professionals

New research shows that 66% of Irish workers now describe their job as too demanding, while others are working overtime to complete work.

CAREERS 27 May 2026

Work stress increase seen among Irish professionals

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Rural Kerry school excels at young environmental awards

Rural Kerry school excels at young environmental awards

CAREERS 27 May 2026

Bursting with colour – Bloom 20 years on

Bursting with colour – Bloom 20 years on

FEATURES 27 May 2026

Europe a market of ‘great potential’ for US agriculture

Europe a market of ‘great potential’ for US agriculture

Europe a market of ‘great potential’ for US agriculture

NEWS 27 May 2026

US farms and farmers 'are in some distress'

US farms and farmers 'are in some distress'

US farms and farmers 'are in some distress'

NEWS 22 May 2026

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US farming facing headwinds as input costs rise

US farming facing headwinds as input costs rise

Milk production and the EU trade agreement were a focus point of day two on the ASA international trip to Washington DC.

NEWS 13 May 2026

National Dairy Council: showing students where their milk comes from

National Dairy Council: showing students where their milk comes from

Over half of school children don’t know where their milk comes from, according to new research from the National Dairy Council, who are on a mission to change that.

EDUCATION 13 May 2026

Five tips to make your job search sizzle this summer

Five tips to make your job search sizzle this summer

As the school and college year comes to an end, many young people begin searching for summer jobs – but knowing where to start can often be the biggest challenge.

RECRUITMENT 13 May 2026

Win tickets to Bord Bia Bloom with Irish Country Living

Win tickets to Bord Bia Bloom with Irish Country Living

Start the summer with a day out to Bloom and enjoy the flowers, food and fantastic entertainment.

FEATURES 13 May 2026

Why it’s a 'weird time' for beef farmers in America

Why it’s a 'weird time' for beef farmers in America

On day one of the ASA international trip, beef prices and trade are at the forefront of discussions, as America is seeing a 75-year low in herd size, Sarah McIntosh reports.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: who tells farming’s story best?

Young Stock Podcast: who tells farming’s story best?

On this week’s podcast, Sarah McIntosh speaks to Monaghan native Niall Hurson about his Nuffield scholarship and the importance of gaining perspective abroad.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Half of children have never seen a cow being milked - NDC

Half of children have never seen a cow being milked - NDC

The National Dairy Council has revealed that 56% of Ireland’s children under 12 have never seen a cow being milked, as they prepare to welcome 1,500 students onto farms this month.

NEWS 13 May 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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