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Lisdoonvarna tractorfest

Organisers encourage visitors to come early, enjoy the exhibits and spend the day in the local area.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Lisdoonvarna tractorfest

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A family affair delivering in Clonakilty

A family affair delivering in Clonakilty

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

FEATURES 9 September 2026

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

NEWS 7 September 2026

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

NEWS 5 September 2026

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At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

The rural pub has been more than just somewhere to stop for a drink. It is a meeting place, a social outlet and an important part of community life, bringing together farmers, families & local groups.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 5 August 2026

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

The proposed development would cover approximately 450 acres of rural east Cork, with local residents raising serious concerns regarding scale and visual impact, among other concerns.

RENEWABLES 5 August 2026

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

'Too many people now appear more interested in winning the next Facebook argument than protecting the long-term reputation of Northern Ireland farming.' Name and address with the editor.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

'The UFU’s intervention should not simply be dismissed as another disagreement between government and farmers.' Seán Hogan OBE CDir, former chair, TB Strategic Partnership Group.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

In total, the new development would consist of up to 17 modern wind turbines, replacing the 23 turbines currently in operation.

NEWS 5 August 2026

100 farmers rejected from Farm Assist last year

100 farmers rejected from Farm Assist last year

The number of people receiving the payment has more than halved in the past 10 years, while those availing of the Rural Social Scheme is also down.

NEWS 5 August 2026

'For many rural communities, my own included, Facebook has become indispensable'

'For many rural communities, my own included, Facebook has become indispensable'

Our villages may gather differently today, says Kate Durrant, but the need to connect, support one another and share life's moments hasn't changed – even if that sometimes means doing it online.

FEATURES 5 August 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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