Diversification

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

Conversion of sheep and beef farms to forestry has slowed, but an additional 30,000 hectares of whole sheep and beef farms have been confirmed as sold for forestry since mid-2025.

NEWS 5 August 2026

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

NEWS 23 July 2026

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

NEWS 22 July 2026

Land use national dialogue needed – report

Land use national dialogue needed – report

Land use national dialogue needed – report

NEWS 16 July 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 3 July 2026

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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 20 December 2025

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 20 December 2025

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.

NEWS 20 December 2025

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 20 December 2025

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 20 December 2025

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.

NEWS 20 December 2025

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 20 December 2025

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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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