Diversification

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 9 March 2026

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

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BISS 2026 opens for applications

BISS 2026 opens for applications

NEWS 13 February 2026

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

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Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

FEATURE 20 December 2025

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farm debate continues in farming

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

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Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Agroforestry combines agricultural activities - crops and pasture - with timber production on the same land. Donal Magner reports.

FORESTRY 13 October 2025

Two-crop rule leeway only for holdings under 30ha

Two-crop rule leeway only for holdings under 30ha

Tillage growers with less than 30ha will be disappointed to hear that the simplification expected of the rule may not help their farm.

NEWS 13 October 2025

New farm succession support service in Munster

New farm succession support service in Munster

Initiative aims to support farmers, farm families and future farmers in planning for succession, diversification, and long-term sustainability on family farms.

NEWS 13 October 2025

Mulchers and tree shears help Fermanagh agri contractor diversify business

Mulchers and tree shears help Fermanagh agri contractor diversify business

Operating 12 diggers, four forestry mulchers and four tree shears, Gary Abbott spoke with Fermanagh contractor Alan Ferguson to learn why he diversified beyond grass and slurry work.

FARM MACHINERY 13 October 2025

My Farming Week: James Regan, Moycullen, Co Galway

My Farming Week: James Regan, Moycullen, Co Galway

Farming is a family affair for the Regans from Moycullen in Co Galway, with a contracting business also being run and more innovation on the way.

FEATURE 13 October 2025

Over 25 free business training events on offer for farmers this autumn

Over 25 free business training events on offer for farmers this autumn

The training events will give business planning guidance, link those interested with the relevant agencies and allow attendees to hear from guests who have diversified their farms.

NEWS 13 October 2025

IFA welcomes proposal to change three-crop rule

IFA welcomes proposal to change three-crop rule

Under the proposal there would be no crop diversification requirements on tillage farmers growing fewer than 50ha.

NEWS 13 October 2025

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Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

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