Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

'Landscaping should be an evolving process'

Russell Shekleton is creating harmony and balance in gardens through strong architectural lines, contemporary design and considerate planting.

GARDENING 18 March 2026

'Landscaping should be an evolving process'

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From steering wheels to sensors, ride-on vs robotic mowers

From steering wheels to sensors, ride-on vs robotic mowers

GARDENING 18 March 2026

Inside the cutting-edge science behind greenkeeping at The K Club

Inside the cutting-edge science behind greenkeeping at The K Club

CAREERS 18 March 2026

Distilled in ag: ‘the family farm is the backbone of my skills’

Distilled in ag: ‘the family farm is the backbone of my skills’

Distilled in ag: ‘the family farm is the backbone of my skills’

EDUCATION 18 March 2026

Changing consumer perceptions at forefront of student beef competition

Changing consumer perceptions at forefront of student beef competition

Changing consumer perceptions at forefront of student beef competition

EDUCATION 11 March 2026

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STEMtacular day for students in lovely Leitrim

STEMtacular day for students in lovely Leitrim

Agricultural innovation was to the fore at a major STEM event in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

EDUCATION 4 March 2026

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

The CAO has reported a 198% increase in total mentions of veterinary medicine, with new courses in high demand, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Young Stock Podcast: beefing up education with schools competition

Young Stock Podcast: beefing up education with schools competition

Sarah McIntosh attends the Certified Irish Angus schools competition and chats to the four winning students from Co Cork straight after the final.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Cork school crowned winners of Certified Irish Angus competition

Cork school crowned winners of Certified Irish Angus competition

Students from Sacred Heart Secondary School, Clonakilty scoop the top prize for their creative approach to beef promotion.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Rural women to watch out for in 2026

Rural women to watch out for in 2026

For International Women's Day, we are highlighting five women to watch out for as the farmers, entrepreneurs and leaders paving the way, writes Sarah McIntosh.

LIVING LIFE 4 March 2026

Farm Walk and Talk: ‘hands-on learning always works best for students’

Farm Walk and Talk: ‘hands-on learning always works best for students’

Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk series will see over 4,000 students attend farms across the country for an interactive day of learning.

EDUCATION 4 March 2026

Great Agri-Food Debate – UCC take home trophy

Great Agri-Food Debate – UCC take home trophy

The contest celebrates a decade of students debating key issues relevant to the ag sector.

EDUCATION 4 March 2026

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Cutting clean in tough conditions: Conal Moore on running Krone EasyCut Mowers

Conal Moore an agri contractor and tillage framer from Ballygar Co Galway. “We do a lot of reseeding, slurry spreading and tillage work but baling would be our main enterprise”.

Cutting clean in tough conditions: Conal Moore on running Krone EasyCut Mowers

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