Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Cork dairy farmer William Blackburn opens his gates to highlight the different measures farmers can implement to increase water quality in the Blackwater catchment.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

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Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

Watch: 60 years of agri contracting in Co Tipperary

CONTRACTING 19 June 2026

Ann O'Mahony: ‘there is real pride in winning a rosette – and we celebrate that’

Ann O'Mahony: ‘there is real pride in winning a rosette – and we celebrate that’

CAREERS 17 June 2026

Carnew leads the way with small-scale biodigester

Carnew leads the way with small-scale biodigester

Carnew leads the way with small-scale biodigester

CAREERS 17 June 2026

Young Stock Podcast: supporting students who face food insecurity

Young Stock Podcast: supporting students who face food insecurity

Young Stock Podcast: supporting students who face food insecurity

NEWS 15 June 2026

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Students on Weather Watch: exploring energy and climate change

Students on Weather Watch: exploring energy and climate change

A new programme assists 18,000 students to learn about weather patterns and their impact on renewable energy and power generation.

EDUCATION 27 May 2026

One in three older people in Ireland feel digitally excluded

One in three older people in Ireland feel digitally excluded

New tablet loan scheme to support digital skills training in 30 public libraries.

EDUCATION 27 May 2026

Final tips for students ahead of their ag science exam

Final tips for students ahead of their ag science exam

With the leaving certificate ag science exam taking place on Monday 15 June, Mr Ag Science, aka Niall Brennan has some top tips for students

EDUCATION 27 May 2026

TY programme on Inis Oírr allows students to live through the Irish language

TY programme on Inis Oírr allows students to live through the Irish language

Students can move to the Aran Islands and submerge themselves in the Irish language and culture while getting a scholarship to do it

EDUCATION 27 May 2026

Ex-chief US farm negotiator critical of EU rules

Ex-chief US farm negotiator critical of EU rules

Expansion of dairy production in the US, mandates on farmers in Europe and frustration around dealing with Europeans on agricultural issues.

NEWS 27 May 2026

US dairy farmer challenged with ‘being profitable’

US dairy farmer challenged with ‘being profitable’

Fifth-generation dairy farmer Matthew Hoff runs Coldsprings Farm, a 1,300 Holstein dairy operation in New Windsor, Maryland.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Work stress increase seen among Irish professionals

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

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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