Farm families

Definition of farmer to be discussed at Oireachtas committee

It follows the mid-term review of the national forestry programme undertaken by previous minister of state for forestry Michael Healy-Rae.

NEWS 21 April 2026

Definition of farmer to be discussed at Oireachtas committee

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Beef HealthCheck reports – 10 years on

Beef HealthCheck reports – 10 years on

BREEDING & HEALTH 18 March 2026

New farmer wellbeing programme from Kerry Dairy Ireland

New farmer wellbeing programme from Kerry Dairy Ireland

NEWS 13 March 2026

Stephen Daly appointed as new North Cork Creameries CEO

Stephen Daly appointed as new North Cork Creameries CEO

Stephen Daly appointed as new North Cork Creameries CEO

NEWS 11 March 2026

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

Farm diversification training launched by Ballyhoura Development

NEWS 9 March 2026

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Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

The Minister of Agriculture has been accused of doing a of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV grants, just as energy prices are set to skyrocket again.

NEWS 4 January 2026

Understanding the Fair Deal and the family home – your questions answered

Understanding the Fair Deal and the family home – your questions answered

In the first of a two-part series, we answer key questions about selling property and transferring assets to children.

L2 4 January 2026

Importance of Irish co-operative sector

Importance of Irish co-operative sector

"It is wrong to undervalue the strength and importance of the co-operative sector." – Edward Carr, president, ICOS.

LETTERS 4 January 2026

Construction of new research centre begins at Moorepark

Construction of new research centre begins at Moorepark

The new centre will bear the name of the late Padraig Walshe from Durrow, Co Laois.

NEWS 4 January 2026

Rural Support in urgent need of cash

Rural Support in urgent need of cash

The charity provides a number of free activities targeted at farm families and rural dwellers across NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 January 2026

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo has told the Irish Farmers Journal that it is committed to supporting Irish farming families, but meanwhile malting barley growers are losing contracts.

NEWS 4 January 2026

Aurivo launches one-to-one farm succession clinics

Aurivo launches one-to-one farm succession clinics

Under the theme 'your farm, your future', these sessions will provide tailored advice and practical guidance to help farm families plan for the future of their farms.

NEWS 4 January 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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