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HSA to highlight safety through virtual reality experience at Ploughing

Interactive dramatisation and a virtual reality experience will help visitors to the HSA stand to recognise the risks from unstable bales and farm machinery.

NEWS 14 September 2026

HSA to highlight safety through virtual reality experience at Ploughing

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Irish debut for new Teagle straw blower

Irish debut for new Teagle straw blower

NEWS 9 September 2026

Contractors see summer work dry up

Contractors see summer work dry up

NEWS 9 September 2026

ICMSA matching farmers with fodder to those looking for supplies

ICMSA matching farmers with fodder to those looking for supplies

ICMSA matching farmers with fodder to those looking for supplies

NEWS 28 August 2026

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

Farmer Writes: I'll remember this summer when the rain returns

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

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Fire engulfs rick of straw on Wexford farm

Fire engulfs rick of straw on Wexford farm

A large rick of bales caught fire last Saturday, but the Leech family, aided by the fire services and neighbours, contained the blaze.

NEWS 22 July 2026

'I have enough silage for winter, but next spring is the worry'

'I have enough silage for winter, but next spring is the worry'

If we have to keep feeding at this level right through to the end of the month, which I think is very likely, we will end up with a deficit, writes Padraig Callanan.

FARMER WRITES 22 July 2026

Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area?

Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area?

We want to hear what farmers are paying and receiving for hay and straw across the country.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Home Farm: Waiting for wheat

Home Farm: Waiting for wheat

This year's Orcade followed wheat which made the 4.1 tonnes yield even better in relation to Cassia's performance after oilseed rape.

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Making hay while the sun shines

Making hay while the sun shines

John Egerton has made a lot of hay during the recent spell of good weather

FARMER WRITES 22 July 2026

Farmer Writes: sun and sand, but not at the beach

Farmer Writes: sun and sand, but not at the beach

With second-cut silage in the yard and grass growth thriving, it's time for the next project – finishing a sand arena for the children's ponies.

FARMER WRITES 22 July 2026

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Fianna Fáil's agriculture spokesperson Peter 'Chap' Cleere wants farmers to keep their personal safety and that of all others who come onto their farms in the front of their minds this and every week.

OPINION 22 July 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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