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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 12 August 2026

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

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€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

NEWS 21 July 2026

Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

NEWS 13 July 2026

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

NEWS 22 June 2026

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

MANAGEMENT 26 May 2026

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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 11 March 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 11 March 2026

Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

Will changes to key policies and a growing focus on energy security lead to a new biomass boom, asks Stephen Robb?

RENEWABLES 11 March 2026

Money Mentor: how agri manufacturers can manage rising costs

Money Mentor: how agri manufacturers can manage rising costs

You can’t control global energy prices or shipping costs, but you can protect your business from their impact.

MONEY MENTOR 11 March 2026

Energy saving tips for farmers

Energy saving tips for farmers

The cheapest and greenest unit of energy is the one we do not use.

RENEWABLES 11 March 2026

Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

Diesel cost increases – machine management strategies 2026

With the planting and silage season almost upon us, contractors will soon be consuming large quantities of fuel, which is expected to account for 18% of machine running costs. Michael Moroney reports.

FARM MACHINERY 11 March 2026

Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

Jason O'Leary, who succeeded fellow Wexfordman Sean Ryan as chair of the IFA's potato committee, is very concerned about the year ahead.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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