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Why TAMS solar changes eliminate drystock and tillage farms

The move by the department to exclude farmhouses from the scheme effectively rules out most drystock and tillage farms from solar grants.

RENEWABLES 8 April 2026

Why TAMS solar changes eliminate drystock and tillage farms

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Drystock and tillage incomes converging

Drystock and tillage incomes converging

NEWS 28 January 2026

2026 trading bonuses announced for Tirlán tillage and drystock suppliers

2026 trading bonuses announced for Tirlán tillage and drystock suppliers

NEWS 27 January 2026

Farmer Writes: looking back on 2025, a year to remember

Farmer Writes: looking back on 2025, a year to remember

Farmer Writes: looking back on 2025, a year to remember

FARMER WRITES 13 January 2026

There's never been a better time to invest

There's never been a better time to invest

There's never been a better time to invest

FARM BUILDINGS 24 December 2025

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Rolls Royce handling setup for Mayo drystock farmer

Rolls Royce handling setup for Mayo drystock farmer

Martin Merick details an impressive new build, slatted shed, kitted out with a bespoke handling unit.

FARM BUILDINGS 29 October 2025

Five jobs for Christmas on beef farms

Five jobs for Christmas on beef farms

Adam Woods takes a look at some jobs that could be completed on drystock farms over the Christmas festive period.

MANAGEMENT 29 October 2025

Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

It is predicted the majority of this decrease will be shouldered by dairy farms, with Teagasc economists estimating that incomes will fall on these farms by 42% on average to €80,000.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Farm incomes estimated to be up 33% on average this year

Farm incomes estimated to be up 33% on average this year

The new report from Teagasc economists shows farm incomes have improved in all sectors bar pigs.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Minister's scheme cuts and TAMS ranking turned ‘dial in the wrong direction’

Minister's scheme cuts and TAMS ranking turned ‘dial in the wrong direction’

The IFA has called on Government to reverse recent farm sector funding decisions.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Minister must find funds to stop €6m in drystock payment cuts – IFA

Minister must find funds to stop €6m in drystock payment cuts – IFA

The IFA estimated an additional €6m is needed to stop the cuts faced by drystock farmers.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Farmer Writes: an opportunity for new blood in the dry stock sector?

Farmer Writes: an opportunity for new blood in the dry stock sector?

The visit of delegates form the Macra national conference to his farm gave Tommy Moyles a bit of confidence for the future of the sector.

FARMER WRITES 29 October 2025

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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