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Pig farm cuts costs by €5.10 per pig after delaying weaning

Louise Clarke, Teagasc Ballyhaise, and Michael McKeon, Teagasc Moorepark, discuss profitability from older weaning age.

PIGS 31 October 2026

Pig farm cuts costs by €5.10 per pig after delaying weaning

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Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

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Up to 120 poultry farms may face new EU permit rules

Up to 120 poultry farms may face new EU permit rules

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Connecting production to people will drive Ireland’s next competitive advantage

Connecting production to people will drive Ireland’s next competitive advantage

Connecting production to people will drive Ireland’s next competitive advantage

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Ornua sells 55% of Ireland’s milk solids - CEO

Ornua sells 55% of Ireland’s milk solids - CEO

Ornua sells 55% of Ireland’s milk solids - CEO

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Focus: Irish pig sector shows resilience amid challenging global markets

Focus: Irish pig sector shows resilience amid challenging global markets

Sales have remained relatively stable, supported by strong consumer confidence in Irish pork and bacon, writes Shauna Jager, Bord Bia

PIGS 31 October 2026

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers in high demand from north to south

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers in high demand from north to south

There are ample job opportunities for those with experience working on dairy farms this week.

NEWS 31 October 2026

Rural crime podcast: silent threat on both sides of farm gate

Rural crime podcast: silent threat on both sides of farm gate

A panel discussion chaired by Jacqueline Hogge discussed the rising rates of rural crime, specifically drug intimidation and domestic abuse, with expert speakers with lived experience.

NEWS 31 October 2026

Farm Tech Talk: CAP, schemes and livestock trade

Farm Tech Talk: CAP, schemes and livestock trade

The changes to the CAP announced this week, the Algerian export market, grass supplies and the breeding season for sheep all feature this week.

NEWS 30 October 2026

Tullamore Farm in-calf heifers average €3,687/head in Roscrea Mart

Tullamore Farm in-calf heifers average €3,687/head in Roscrea Mart

The 15 maternally bred heifers attracted strong repeat custom, with all bar one heifer selling online.

MARKETS 30 October 2026

Cattle housed on Tullamore Farm

Cattle housed on Tullamore Farm

In an effort to preserve grass supply for sheep, farm manager Shaun Diver has made the decision to house most of the cattle this week.

TULLAMORE FARM 30 October 2026

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

The Department has proposed raising the limit farmers can be charged for fallen animal collection services in a bid to end its dispute with knackeries, which withdrew some services last Monday week.

NEWS 30 October 2026

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