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‘Will we get a meal for two, love, or buy 40 bales of hay?’

The Dealer was amazed and amused in equal measure to see that hard-core foodies could be persuaded to part with more than €800 to get dinner for two.

NEWS 12 August 2026

‘Will we get a meal for two, love, or buy 40 bales of hay?’

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Scarecrows come to Mountbellew

Scarecrows come to Mountbellew

DEALER 12 August 2026

Changes at Aurivo

Changes at Aurivo

DEALER 12 August 2026

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

NEWS 12 August 2026

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

DEALER 12 August 2026

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Generational change at JBS

Generational change at JBS

Wesley Batista Filho is to take over as global head of JBS, replacing Gilberto Tomazoni.

DEALER 5 August 2026

Diageo’s Guinness pitch is welcome news

Diageo’s Guinness pitch is welcome news

Diageo aims to get Guinness into 150,000 additional bars and hotels across North America could give the tillage sector a timely boost.

NEWS 5 August 2026

A look into farming’s crystal ball

A look into farming’s crystal ball

With the next solar eclipse not until 2090, it led to consideration as to what farming will look like the next time the moon blocks out all daylight over Ireland.

DEALER 5 August 2026

The taxing questions around land

The taxing questions around land

Agricultural relief is back in the headlines ahead of the Budget negotiations.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Catering call for Carrigallen Mart

Catering call for Carrigallen Mart

Fond of a bit of grub, the Dealer noted that one Co Leitrim Mart has invited tenders for the operation of their canteen that is getting a makeover at the moment.

DEALER 5 August 2026

Giant mirrors in the sky proposed

Giant mirrors in the sky proposed

Giant mirrors in the sky could see crops grow and solar panels working at night, but there are massive concerns

DEALER 5 August 2026

Robots make their way west

Robots make their way west

UK farmers have been promised a significant sum for the development of robots and automated technology on farms while the Dealer was wondering if the robot seen at Bonniconlon show could jive.

DEALER 5 August 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

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