Diversification

Supporting the future in sheep

Seamus McMenamin, Bord Bia’s sheepmeat and livestock sector manager on ways to support the future for the sheep sector.

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Supporting the future in sheep

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Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

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New Teagasc conference to support future of women in agriculture

New Teagasc conference to support future of women in agriculture

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Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

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Land use national dialogue needed – report

Land use national dialogue needed – report

Land use national dialogue needed – report

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Land use review recommends up to 25,000ha per year of forestry

Land use review recommends up to 25,000ha per year of forestry

Recommendations in the report could see a more than 40% drop in cattle numbers or a more than halving of milk production.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Nationwide events for International Year of the Woman Farmer announced

Nationwide events for International Year of the Woman Farmer announced

Minister Martin Heydon has announced a series of events celebrating the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

In her report on generational renewal, MEP Maria Walsh called for an EU mental health action plan for agriculture to be developed, as well as stronger farm relief services.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

'Field of her Own' will feature a wide range of guest speakers involved in agriculture from around Ireland, taking place on Thursday 28 May at The Milk Bar in Carrigans, Co Donegal.

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Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

As pressures are increasing within the agricultural sector, diversification has become a key strategy in creating resilient and future-focused farm enterprises.

NEWS 4 February 2026

BISS 2026 opens for applications

BISS 2026 opens for applications

Farmers will receive their maps and land details for 2026 in the post over the coming weeks.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

The company bidding to become Ireland’s largest anaerobic digestion developer intends to build its fifth 90,000 tonne plant in Ballynilard, Tipperary.

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