Diversification

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 3 June 2026

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

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Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

NEWS 23 May 2026

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

NEWS 9 March 2026

BISS 2026 opens for applications

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

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

NEWS 4 February 2026

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Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Farmers turned AD engineers in England

Stephen Robb paid a visit to a number of AD plants in England to see how they operate, and their plans for live after subsidies.

FEATURE 22 October 2025

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farms are becoming an ever-more visible on our landscape in certain parts of the country, so too are calls to manage where they are built.

RENEWABLES 22 October 2025

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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 October 2025

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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