Farmers

71% of tillage farmers have less than 30ha

The majority of farmers with tillage in Ireland are small farmers. These figures detail the size of farms.

NEWS 1 February 2026

71% of tillage farmers have less than 30ha

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Agri jobs: Meath dairy farm requires full-time farm manager

Agri jobs: Meath dairy farm requires full-time farm manager

NEWS 31 January 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: bluetongue hits Irish shores

Inside the Farmers Journal: bluetongue hits Irish shores

NEWS 29 January 2026

Up to €149/head beef price gap

Up to €149/head beef price gap

Up to €149/head beef price gap

NEWS 29 January 2026

Former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm for €1.2m

Former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm for €1.2m

Former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm for €1.2m

FOR SALE 28 January 2026

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Irelands wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Irelands wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

As wind and energy infrastructure continues to roll out, the key question is, what does it mean for farmers?

RENEWABLES 27 January 2026

Number of collisions between deer and trains on the rise

Number of collisions between deer and trains on the rise

There were 89 incidents of trains striking deer last year, according to the national railway operator.

NEWS 27 January 2026

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy with 2,112MW now in the planning system.

NEWS 27 January 2026

Vaccination a ‘valuable tool’

Vaccination a ‘valuable tool’

Minister advises farmers to speak to their vet about using bluetongue vaccines.

NEWS 27 January 2026

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

Farming Rathcroghan Project to Cease Operations

The project had been hailed as hugely successful across it’s 8 year lifespan, having recently been the recipient of prestigious archaeological awards.

SCHEMES 27 January 2026

Bank of Ireland funds Nuffield scholar to join Wageningen programme

Bank of Ireland funds Nuffield scholar to join Wageningen programme

Bank of Ireland’s first sponsorship recipient, which will run on a pilot basis with Nuffield Ireland this year, is Leitrim-based Kenny McCauley.

NEWS 27 January 2026

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

Laois growers affected by the cuts to malting contracts at Stradbally Town and Country can attend a meeting on Wednesday 28 January.

NEWS 27 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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