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Wexford farmer wins 2025 Pasture Progress Award

Liam Rochford from Cleariestown was crowned the inaugural winner of the 2025 Pasture Progress Award on Thursday. The award has replaced the former Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year competition.

NEWS 18 June 2026

Wexford farmer wins 2025 Pasture Progress Award

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'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

NEWS 18 June 2026

Horsch acquires stake in German spot spraying firm

Horsch acquires stake in German spot spraying firm

NEWS 18 June 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: is Larry Murrin the winner in Bord Bia review?

Inside the Farmers Journal: is Larry Murrin the winner in Bord Bia review?

Inside the Farmers Journal: is Larry Murrin the winner in Bord Bia review?

NEWS 18 June 2026

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

Almost one-fifth of Carbery suppliers' land dedicated to nature

NEWS 18 June 2026

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‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

‘Phenomenal’ money for calves this year

Following a super spring for calf prices, Tommy Moyles catches up with a few mart managers to get their views on the trade.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Big variation in milk supplies across country

Big variation in milk supplies across country

Tirlán is 2.2% over 2025 supply levels for the year to-date, but Kinislan is running 4% under.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Farm groups split on flattening and coupled payments

Farm groups split on flattening and coupled payments

Coupled payments and a full flattening of the per hectare payment in area-based schemes are areas where farm organisations have yet to find consensus.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

Angus wins the popular choice of sire in 2025

The number of Aberdeen Angus-sired calves registered in 2025 increased by 96,472 head while the number of Friesian-sired calves reduced by 94,472 head.

NEWS 17 June 2026

EU seeks €540m to tackle cost of fertiliser

EU seeks €540m to tackle cost of fertiliser

Minister Heydon has said that plans to put EU crisis funds on the table for farmers leaves him with a 'number of different options' to help counteract high fertiliser costs.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Global beef production contracts by 2.5% in 2026

Global beef production contracts by 2.5% in 2026

In contrast to Ireland, the major tightening in supplies has driven a significant lift in beef prices across much of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Board chair Murrin is endorsed in new review

Board chair Murrin is endorsed in new review

The 27-page review stated that the vast majority of board members were generally very positive about Murrin’s performance.

NEWS 17 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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