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Westmeath land sells for 30% more than county average at auction

The 23.5ac Kilbeggan parcel drew 16 bids in just four minutes.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Westmeath land sells for 30% more than county average at auction

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Macroom Buffalo Cheese recalled over Listeria risk amid ‘do not eat’ warning

Macroom Buffalo Cheese recalled over Listeria risk amid ‘do not eat’ warning

NEWS 27 August 2026

Tillage Podcast: harvest estimates, potato management and imported oats

Tillage Podcast: harvest estimates, potato management and imported oats

NEWS 27 August 2026

Watch: ‘understand the plough before you start making the changes’

Watch: ‘understand the plough before you start making the changes’

Watch: ‘understand the plough before you start making the changes’

NEWS 27 August 2026

IFA to hold regional meetings to discuss CAP budget

IFA to hold regional meetings to discuss CAP budget

IFA to hold regional meetings to discuss CAP budget

NEWS 27 August 2026

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Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Britain's largest farming business puts over 600 machinery lots up for auction

Following an auction earlier this year, UK auctioneers Cheffins will offer a second tranche of more than 600 machinery lots as part of the restructuring of Velcourt, Britain’s largest farming business

NEWS 27 August 2026

Inside Dairy Podcast: planning for rain, fertiliser strategy and dairy markets

Inside Dairy Podcast: planning for rain, fertiliser strategy and dairy markets

On this week's Inside Dairy podcast, we discuss how farms in different grass situations should be planning for the next few weeks.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Sheep and cattle kill down on 2025 levels in first seven months

Sheep and cattle kill down on 2025 levels in first seven months

The sheep and cattle kill were down on 2025 levels from January to July of this year, while the pig kill was up.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: no spare fodder in the west

Inside the Farmers Journal: no spare fodder in the west

Declan O’Brien joins us this week to discuss the fodder shortages in the southeast and explains why western fodder won’t be available to be transported to drought-stricken areas.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Half the public believe climate action will unfairly affect farmers - report

Half the public believe climate action will unfairly affect farmers - report

Fairness in Ireland's climate policy is fundamental to building public trust, maintaining support for climate action and delivering lasting climate policy, the report found.

NEWS 27 August 2026

Mixed signals on beef prices

Mixed signals on beef prices

With the highest weekly kill so far this year, factories are being more demanding on specification for higher prices

NEWS 27 August 2026

Succession talks forced by new UK inheritance tax

Succession talks forced by new UK inheritance tax

Looking ahead at the future of agriculture in the UK, Williams said she likes to look at it with a glass half full, however there are a number of challenges.

NEWS 27 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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