Carlow

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

It has rained heavily in the south and southeast of the country, in particular, since late last week. This was welcomed, especially in areas which had experienced drought.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

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Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

CROPS 2 September 2026

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

NEWS 19 August 2026

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast

Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast

Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Drought: Carlow farmer's well running dry every evening

Drought: Carlow farmer's well running dry every evening

Dairy farmer Malcolm Kidd from Bagenalstown, Co Carlow, outlines the impact of drought on his farm as his well is running dry every evening.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Watch: ‘It’s costing me nearly €500 a day to keep everything fed’

Watch: ‘It’s costing me nearly €500 a day to keep everything fed’

An IFA drought tour has highlighted farmers’ growing concerns, with severely scorched ground forcing many into full winter-feeding mode already.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Substantial farm offers lifestyle, land and family living for €1.7m

Substantial farm offers lifestyle, land and family living for €1.7m

In a county where large blocks of land rarely come up for sale, this 94ac mixed-use residential farm ticks all the boxes.

FOR SALE 22 July 2026

Tullow sheep breeders kick-starting breeding ewe sales

Tullow sheep breeders kick-starting breeding ewe sales

Quality of over 1,100 ewe lambs and in excess of 1,000 hoggets, which will be offered for sale on 5 August, was evident in association’s annual pairs evening competition.

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 July 2026

Tirlán acquires three pharmacies in southeast

Tirlán acquires three pharmacies in southeast

Pharmacies join Tirlán’s healthcare portfolio and the acquisitions were funded through the co-op’s “internal resources”.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

A judicial review brought by the Department of Agriculture has failed to overturn the District Court verdict in favour of poultry farmer John Fitzgerald.

NEWS 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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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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