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Fatalities still far too high as Farm Safety Week 2026 begins

The National Farm Safety Measure has been reintroduced in 2026 to incentivise the purchase and use of PTO shaft covers, in an effort to protect farmers and machinery operators from injuries.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Fatalities still far too high as Farm Safety Week 2026 begins

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Reader photos: share your farming photos with us

NEWS 18 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

MARKETS 17 July 2026

Dairygold and Teagasc team up to support profitable sustainable dairy farming

Dairygold and Teagasc team up to support profitable sustainable dairy farming

Dairygold and Teagasc team up to support profitable sustainable dairy farming

NEWS 17 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Foyle Foods, satellite tech and AD payouts

Down to Agribusiness: Foyle Foods, satellite tech and AD payouts

Down to Agribusiness: Foyle Foods, satellite tech and AD payouts

RENEWABLES 17 July 2026

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Leinster Marts enters new chapter with Paddy Galvin appointment

Leinster Marts enters new chapter with Paddy Galvin appointment

Kilkenny native Paddy Galvin brings extensive experience in livestock systems, agribusiness and farm management to the role.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: has TB turned a corner?

Inside the Farmers Journal: has TB turned a corner?

This week, the team chats about a decrease in TB levels, proposed changes to live export rules and hear about the sale of Newbury Demesne.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Minister supports Teagasc hill farm plan

Minister supports Teagasc hill farm plan

Teagasc taking on a hill farm would complement Teagasc’s existing sheep research programme based in the Teagasc Athenry research centre, Minister said.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Land use national dialogue needed – report

Land use national dialogue needed – report

A report on land use has called for a national dialogue to consider who we use land, and how to better balance land management.

NEWS 15 July 2026

The farm fashion trend taking off during Ireland's heatwave

The farm fashion trend taking off during Ireland's heatwave

The water-proof gear can be packed away for a little bit at least and sun screen, shorts and boots are now daily options for on-farm fashion as the wellies can take a rest writes the Dealer.

DEALER 15 July 2026

Farmers shocked by video footage

Farmers shocked by video footage

The term ‘video nasty’ comes to mind when looking at the frankly disturbing footage coming from farmyards last week.

DEALER 15 July 2026

The five biggest succession challenges facing farm families

The five biggest succession challenges facing farm families

Succession is stalling because the key issues are not being addressed early enough or at all, writes Donal Riordan, head of FBD Life and Pensions.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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