Darren Carty

Ferguson 20 tractor to be rebuilt in under 10 minutes at Ploughing

The North Galway Vintage and Heritage Club are running tractor build demonstrations on the first day of the National Ploughing Championships

VINTAGE 9 September 2026

Ferguson 20 tractor to be rebuilt in under 10 minutes at Ploughing

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Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

Camera at the Mart: greater bite for Cheviots in Donegal

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

Camera at the Mart: 97% clearance at largest Cooley sheep sale

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs shine bright in Milford

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

There is a brighter tone to the trade for both slaughter-fit and store lambs, but general sales of ewe hoggets remain subdued.

MARKETS 5 September 2026

Disease risks to be mindful to this autumn

Disease risks to be mindful to this autumn

The Regional Veterinary Laboratories are highlighting the risks of autumn issues including systemic pasteurellosis, pulpy kidney disease, ruminal acidosis and parasitic gastroenteretis

BREEDING & HEALTH 5 September 2026

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

The first payment to hit farmers’ accounts is the ANC on 16 September followed by the 75% advance payment for the BISS / CRISS and then the Eco Scheme.

NEWS 5 September 2026

Sheep Management: fertiliser deadline, blowfly protection and diary dates

Sheep Management: fertiliser deadline, blowfly protection and diary dates

Decisions on fertiliser applications before the deadline of 15 September should take in to account existing grass supplies, demand and the productivity of swards receiving fertiliser.

MANAGEMENT 5 September 2026

Positive tone, but lamb quotes stuck in gear

Positive tone, but lamb quotes stuck in gear

There is more signs of life in the live trade, while prices in Northern Ireland have increased by 10p/kg to 20p/kg.

MARKETS 5 September 2026

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Agents appear more active in sourcing lambs, which is reflected in a livelier trade in some marts.

MARKETS 5 September 2026

Price bounce at latest British Wool sale

Price bounce at latest British Wool sale

The first two sales of the 2026 season’s wool clip were more challenging with reduced prices and clearance rate, but the third sale was much more positive.

NEWS 5 September 2026

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How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

For the O'Regan family in Waterford, investing in solar wasn't about leaving farming behind – it was about securing the future of the family farm.

How one Waterford family found certainty through solar

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