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Why ploughing at home was the next best thing

Katherine O’Leary reflects on a week of ploughing at home, finding satisfaction in the seasonal work despite missing this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 23 September 2026

Why ploughing at home was the next best thing

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Desperate Farmhusband: 'farmers are the best problem solvers – better than AI'

Desperate Farmhusband: 'farmers are the best problem solvers – better than AI'

CL-IFJHOME 23 September 2026

‘What I have learned over the past 10 years of my farming journey’

‘What I have learned over the past 10 years of my farming journey’

FEATURES 22 July 2026

Young farmer Donnacha McPartlin follows generations of farming tradition

Young farmer Donnacha McPartlin follows generations of farming tradition

Young farmer Donnacha McPartlin follows generations of farming tradition

FEATURES 15 July 2026

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

FEATURES 1 July 2026

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Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

Our Desperate Farmhusband is basking in the glow of solar power and early morning birdsong after what has been a stressful few weeks.

FEATURES 1 October 2025

The food tourism experience – ‘authenticity is the key’

The food tourism experience – ‘authenticity is the key’

There’s no need to overthink on-farm food experiences – in these cases, it’s always best to stick to what you know. Visitors are looking for authenticity and character above all else.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Desperate Farmhusband: 'I have about 20 cows on the dole; not being milked'

Desperate Farmhusband: 'I have about 20 cows on the dole; not being milked'

If a lack of Government support has taught us anything, it's that we sometimes need to take matters into our own hands.

FEATURES 1 October 2025

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

A reader in Co Meath seeks Miriam's help in how to deal with a new sister in law who is looking for land to develop unspecified projects despite the couple having no previous interest in farming.

ASK MIRIAM 1 October 2025

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

A lifelong passion has grown into a unique heritage and wellness business in Co Down, where Robert Wallace has 26 donkeys as therapy animals.

FEATURES 1 October 2025

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

A farmer who has paid tax and PRSI since taking over the family farm in his mid-30s has been shocked to learn he will not qualify for a full State pension.

CONSUMER 1 October 2025

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

In this week's legal query, Aisling Meehan looks at whether it is worth a 38-year-old only-child who is due to inherit a farm in doing the Green Cert.

MONEY MENTOR 1 October 2025

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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