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Watch: this week in pictures as sheep sales, crop walks and key events unfold

Some of our top photos from the past week include sheep sales at Tullow Mart, crop walks action and scenery from 2026 Balmoral Show.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Watch: this week in pictures as sheep sales, crop walks and key events unfold

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Warning that active farmer changes will bolster corporate forestry investors

Warning that active farmer changes will bolster corporate forestry investors

NEWS 24 May 2026

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

ANIMAL HEALTH 24 May 2026

China reopens to US beef

China reopens to US beef

China reopens to US beef

NEWS 24 May 2026

Technology key to efficient food production – WTO

Technology key to efficient food production – WTO

Technology key to efficient food production – WTO

NEWS 24 May 2026

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Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

Waiting until the rollout of the next CAP is too little too late for a succession scheme for farmers, Macra president says.

NEWS 23 May 2026

Bovine birth registrations still trending above 2025 levels

Bovine birth registrations still trending above 2025 levels

Births to dairy dams are running 15,503 head, or 1.1% higher than in 2025, while births to beef cows are running 13,269 head, or 3.2% higher.

NEWS 23 May 2026

Opinion: there's little sign of urgency in EU's fertiliser action plan

Opinion: there's little sign of urgency in EU's fertiliser action plan

While less than half of Galway West and Dublin Central vote, what do we take from the EU's Fertiliser Action Plan?

OPINION 23 May 2026

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

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

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine

Supply issues emerged in 2025 following the removal of Bovilis Leptavoid-H from the market, but two products are on the market for 2026 including Spirovac and Biobas L6.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

'Field of her Own' will feature a wide range of guest speakers involved in agriculture from around Ireland, taking place on Thursday 28 May at The Milk Bar in Carrigans, Co Donegal.

NEWS 23 May 2026

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

The disease – which is increasing in prevalence – can hit flocks sporadically, resulting in rapid infection and possible mortality where the disease goes unnoticed.

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 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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