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Farm incomes back in the shade

The news that farm incomes have fallen dramatically this year is hardly surprising, but it is a massive concern that needs addressing.

DEALER 22 July 2026

Farm incomes back in the shade

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Buy Irish produce, and buy often

Buy Irish produce, and buy often

NEWS 22 July 2026

Parmesan and French onion soup shortages

Parmesan and French onion soup shortages

DEALER 22 July 2026

Goodmans continue Louth GAA link up

Goodmans continue Louth GAA link up

Goodmans continue Louth GAA link up

DEALER 22 July 2026

The Dealer won’t be going Dutch

The Dealer won’t be going Dutch

The Dealer won’t be going Dutch

DEALER 22 July 2026

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The farm fashion trend taking off during Ireland's heatwave

The farm fashion trend taking off during Ireland's heatwave

The water-proof gear can be packed away for a little bit at least and sun screen, shorts and boots are now daily options for on-farm fashion as the wellies can take a rest writes the Dealer.

DEALER 8 July 2026

Will factory talk see horse price jump again?

Will factory talk see horse price jump again?

Horses that were struggling to make €100 earlier in the year made in excess of €500 a head at some fairs last summer in the expectation that an Irish horse slaughter plant was on the cards.

DEALER 8 July 2026

Farmers shocked by video footage

Farmers shocked by video footage

The term ‘video nasty’ comes to mind when looking at the frankly disturbing footage coming from farmyards last week.

DEALER 8 July 2026

Mart manager moves closer to God

Mart manager moves closer to God

The Dealer did a double take last week when he seen a well-known mart manger speaking from the pulpit in Carlow.

DEALER 8 July 2026

Mass in the mart and missing politicians

Mass in the mart and missing politicians

A mart livestream had the unusual sight of a mass being said in the ring last week as Kenmare Mart marked 30 years in business.

DEALER 8 July 2026

A good yarn - but it won't buy dinner

A good yarn - but it won't buy dinner

Wool used to be a valuable commodity, but these days it would take a few fleeces to get you a meal in a chipper.

DEALER 8 July 2026

Reports signal more uncertainty

Reports signal more uncertainty

What farmers will take from all of the reports this week is that the only hard statistic is that there is more uncertainty ahead.

DEALER 8 July 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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