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Growers united - 'malting barley has to come back to Stradbally'

The traditional malting barley growers of Ireland want to see their local malting barley intake reinstated.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Growers united - 'malting barley has to come back to Stradbally'

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Some animals left Wexford bluetongue farm before it was restricted – IFA

Some animals left Wexford bluetongue farm before it was restricted – IFA

NEWS 28 January 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus, weather management and lameness

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus, weather management and lameness

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

Editorial: bluetongue trade issues a concern

Editorial: bluetongue trade issues a concern

Editorial: bluetongue trade issues a concern

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

Slurry spreading season kicks in

Slurry spreading season kicks in

Slurry spreading season kicks in

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

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Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo has told the Irish Farmers Journal that it is committed to supporting Irish farming families, but meanwhile malting barley growers are losing contracts.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Martin Merrick discusses some of the criteria under the TAMS solar scheme regarding farm roofs, with load capacity, ventilation and clear roof lights all being factors to consider.

BUILDINGS 28 January 2026

Progress made with NAP plan, says UFU

Progress made with NAP plan, says UFU

The stakeholder group has been assigning traffic light colours to the 41 proposals that were contained in the original NAP consultation.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Bank of Ireland funds Nuffield scholar to join Wageningen programme

Bank of Ireland funds Nuffield scholar to join Wageningen programme

Bank of Ireland’s first sponsorship recipient, which will run on a pilot basis with Nuffield Ireland this year, is Leitrim-based Kenny McCauley.

NEWS 28 January 2026

AgriSearch CalfCheck to support calf rearing

AgriSearch CalfCheck to support calf rearing

AgriSearch has launched CalfCheck, a new video series providing farmers with practical, science-based guidance on rearing calves

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Cork farmer banned from keeping cattle by court

Cork farmer banned from keeping cattle by court

The presiding judge also imposed a three-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Big boots help spread the load

Big boots help spread the load

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with contractor Cecil Hall to find out how his Alliance Agriflex+ VF900/50R42 and 710/55R30 floatation tyres are working out on his John Deere 7530 at slurry.

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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