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External influences needed to help make farming more resilient, conference told

Stakeholders beyond the farm gate need to have a greater influence when it comes to the future of farm sustainability and long-term economic resilience, the Nuffield International Agri-Summit heard.

WORLD 23 May 2026

External influences needed to help make farming more resilient, conference told

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No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

NEWS 23 May 2026

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Agri jobs: mushroom operatives wanted in Monaghan

Agri jobs: mushroom operatives wanted in Monaghan

Agri jobs: mushroom operatives wanted in Monaghan

NEWS 23 May 2026

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The Grass Week: growth set to rise with improved soil temperatures

The Grass Week: growth set to rise with improved soil temperatures

Farmers who had been seeing grazed-off paddocks struggling to grow should see the tide turn with warmer weather coming to Ireland over the next number of days.

GRASS & FEEDING 22 May 2026

Your badger scheme questions answered

Your badger scheme questions answered

The on-farm biosecurity scheme was launched last week, with a €6m fund capable of providing grant aid to 7,500 applicants in 2026.

ANIMAL HEALTH 22 May 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

World shearing champion launches Shearfest 2026

The shearing championships take place on Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May on the grounds of Mountbellew Co-Operative Livestock Mart in Mountbellew, Co Galway.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

This week, Stephen and the panel discuss the EU fertiliser plan, hogget prices, the new TB on-farm biosecurity programme, BlSS and Kerry Dairy Ireland's rebranding.

PODCAST 22 May 2026

Farmers asking questions as beef export values rise but prices fall - ICSA

Farmers asking questions as beef export values rise but prices fall - ICSA

The ICSA beef chair said farmers are now asking serious questions after new figures show Irish beef exports increasing in value by almost €70m in the first three months of 2026.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Farmers are being encouraged to download and review the HSA’s 'Tractor Safety and You' booklet, which gives practical advice on the safe use of tractors and machinery.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Six-week old Belgian Blue-cross calf sells for €1,180 in Portumna Mart

Six-week old Belgian Blue-cross calf sells for €1,180 in Portumna Mart

With beef sired calves dominating Portumna Mart on Monday 18 May, there was a strong trade for calves, with reared calves highly sought after.

MARTS 22 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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