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Met Éireann warns of heatwave conditions next week

Met Éireann has warned of drought concerns, wildfires and animal welfare issues over the coming days.

NEWS 6 July 2026

Met Éireann warns of heatwave conditions next week

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How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

NEWS 4 July 2026

Farmer Writes: investing for the future

Farmer Writes: investing for the future

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

Ireland is perfectly placed to champion Europe’s agri-food ambitions

BLANK 27 June 2026

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European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

Alarm bells are ringing in the Commission on the future of the livestock sector, with fears that “around 11% of the agricultural land could be abandoned by 2030”.

NEWS 3 June 2026

'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

In 2024, 124 vet nurses removed themselves from the veterinary nursing register – almost half of the 231 graduates qualifying from colleges each year.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Fresh blow to Irish calf exports

Fresh blow to Irish calf exports

A new action plan published last week sets a target timeline of 2028 to phase out live imports of calves from Ireland.

NEWS 3 June 2026

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

Renowned for its pork and dairy production, Denmark has become the only country in the EU not to have a minister for agriculture.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

The farmer was released from custody after he took High Court action relating to the charges against him brought by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Other alleged breaches of the law related to the manner in which yearlings, equines and bovines were kept in a shed and the disposal of carcasses. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

The accused also faces charges relating to carcass disposal and tagging issues including an alleged failure to ensure livestock were identified by ear tags. Dara Bradley report.

NEWS 3 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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