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WORLD 23 September 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

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Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

NEWS 18 September 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 September 2026

Europe's biggest solar farm set for 2,600-acre Romanian site

Europe's biggest solar farm set for 2,600-acre Romanian site

Europe's biggest solar farm set for 2,600-acre Romanian site

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Recent warm weather has resulted in strawberries ripening up quicker than usual, growers have said.

NEWS 13 May 2026

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

The scheme will be open to companies at significant risk of moving activities outside the EU to locations where environmental measures are absent or less ambitious, the European Commission has said.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

Ireland imported around 78.2% of its total energy requirements in 2025, well above the latest EU average of 57.3%.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

The campaign is showcasing that quality assured Irish lamb is not just for special occasions, it is also a great a midweek choice for younger people.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

Cathal Gormley looks at some of the precautions suckler and beef farmers need to take during the hot spell of weather.

MANAGEMENT 13 May 2026

US farming facing headwinds as input costs rise

US farming facing headwinds as input costs rise

Milk production and the EU trade agreement were a focus point of day two on the ASA international trip to Washington DC.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Grain Trends: markets pick up on weather and new report

Grain Trends: markets pick up on weather and new report

A new report from the US Department of Agriculture gave a first look at production estimates next season.

MARKETS 13 May 2026

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Meet the winner of our Opel Grandland competition

Luke Clogher from Cloverhill, Co Roscommon, took home the SUV worth €44,000.

Meet the winner of our Opel Grandland competition

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