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Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

Day one of the Balmoral Show has been a remarkable one for the Wilson family from Co Down, claiming both the overall champion Charolais and Simmental awards, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 13 May 2026

Wilson family do the double on day one of Balmoral

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Watch: winter wheat transforms ahead of T2

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CROPS 13 May 2026

What is the cost of grazing higher covers?

What is the cost of grazing higher covers?

What is the cost of grazing higher covers?

MANAGEMENT 13 May 2026

FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

FF TD revives bid to ban corporate vet groups from owning practices

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€6m scheme to support badger-proof fencing and troughs

€6m scheme to support badger-proof fencing and troughs

The scheme will be worth a maximum €800 for at least 7,500 farmers, with applications open until the end of May.

NEWS 12 May 2026

Producers on the mainstage: Nuffield set to showcase the best of Irish produce

Producers on the mainstage: Nuffield set to showcase the best of Irish produce

Nuffield Ireland is hosting a week-long all-Ireland Triennial tour, providing a platform for global agri leaders to share knowledge and gain insights.

CAREERS 12 May 2026

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

The CCAC’s Annual Review 2026 found that electricity demand from data centres has increased from 5% of total national demand in 2015 to more than 20% in 2025, offsetting gains made through renewables.

NEWS 12 May 2026

Watch back: results from day one at Balmoral Show

Watch back: results from day one at Balmoral Show

Tune into the Irish Farmers Journal's live blog of Balmoral Show 2026, where the team reports from the cattle and sheep lawns.

NEWS 12 May 2026

High-quality bathing water remains, despite heavy rainfall in 2025

High-quality bathing water remains, despite heavy rainfall in 2025

Urban waste water stood for 58% of likely causes of reported incidents in 2025, while runoff from agricultural land accounted for 22%.

NEWS 12 May 2026

Watch: full clearance for organic cattle in Elphin Mart

Watch: full clearance for organic cattle in Elphin Mart

Elphin Mart saw a special organic sale on Monday evening alongside its weekly cattle sale, with a 100% clearance for organic cattle and a red-hot trade for bull weanlings.

MARTS 12 May 2026

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

Brussels’ threat to ban Brazilian meat is an ‘important first step’ – IFA

The IFA has called on the Commission to push ahead with a ban on Brazilian meat imports, pencilled in from September – unless the country complies with EU antibiotic rules.

NEWS 12 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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