Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

Watch: one of the biggest challenges facing women 'is giving them a voice'

The Teagasc Women in Agriculture conference celebrated the contribution women make to Irish Agriculture, while giving attendees practical information to implement at home on their farm

NEWS 15 October 2026

Watch: one of the biggest challenges facing women 'is giving them a voice'

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‘It’s amazing to see how a one-day strike can put the payment back 11 days’

‘It’s amazing to see how a one-day strike can put the payment back 11 days’

NEWS 15 October 2026

My Farming Week: Matt Murtagh, Causey Farm, Girley, Co Meath

My Farming Week: Matt Murtagh, Causey Farm, Girley, Co Meath

NEWS 15 October 2026

Young Stock Podcast: a look at upcoming events

Young Stock Podcast: a look at upcoming events

Young Stock Podcast: a look at upcoming events

NEWS 12 October 2026

Milking 80 cows and in college by 9am for Hayley Skehan

Milking 80 cows and in college by 9am for Hayley Skehan

Milking 80 cows and in college by 9am for Hayley Skehan

NEWS 8 October 2026

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'Huge money was lost' as beef farmers worry about another spring price drop

'Huge money was lost' as beef farmers worry about another spring price drop

Suckler and dairy to beef farmers discuss challenges with drought and prices at the winter beef finishing event organised by Teagasc in Cillín Hill Mart in Kilkenny.

NEWS 22 September 2026

Tickets now on sale for this year’s Women & Agriculture conference

Tickets now on sale for this year’s Women & Agriculture conference

The annual Women & Agriculture conference is heading to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Co Cork, on Thursday 29 October.

NEWS 22 September 2026

Kerry dairy farmer wins Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award

Kerry dairy farmer wins Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Award

Ten finalists from across the country, who are paving the way in sustainable farming, were celebrated at the awards ceremony that took place on Thursday.

NEWS 22 September 2026

Young Stock Podcast: the Walsh triplets on contracting, fuel costs and filming

Young Stock Podcast: the Walsh triplets on contracting, fuel costs and filming

On this week’s episode, Wicklow natives Edward, James and Patrick Walsh join Sarah McIntosh and Hannah Furlong to discuss a new show which shines a light on contractors.

NEWS 22 September 2026

‘Farmers are central to improving water quality’

‘Farmers are central to improving water quality’

A water quality event held at Newgrange Farm, Co Meath, earlier this week outlined practical on-farm actions that support healthy waterways and productive farming.

NEWS 22 September 2026

Watch: challenging year for Irish farmhouse and artisan cheese producers

Watch: challenging year for Irish farmhouse and artisan cheese producers

Drought, increased energy prices and tighter margins have had an impact on Irish cheese producers across Ireland, with worries about losing LEADER funding in CAP.

NEWS 22 September 2026

Watch: ‘every day is different’ working in the marts

Watch: ‘every day is different’ working in the marts

Aoife Randles from Kilgarvan, Co Kerry, is sheep farming at home with her father while working in Cork Marts almost five days a week.

VIDEO 22 September 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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