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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 16 July 2026

Minister supports Teagasc hill farm plan

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Four investigations under way by IFI following fish kills

Four investigations under way by IFI following fish kills

NEWS 10 July 2026

€2.50/kg for Galway Wool in 2026

€2.50/kg for Galway Wool in 2026

NEWS 8 July 2026

From the Tramlines: crops ripen quickly in fine weather

From the Tramlines: crops ripen quickly in fine weather

From the Tramlines: crops ripen quickly in fine weather

CROPS 8 July 2026

Opportunity lies in the fields of Athenry guided at €1.13m

Opportunity lies in the fields of Athenry guided at €1.13m

Opportunity lies in the fields of Athenry guided at €1.13m

FOR SALE 1 July 2026

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My Farming Week: Thomas Kenny, Trust, Kilconnell, Co Galway

My Farming Week: Thomas Kenny, Trust, Kilconnell, Co Galway

Thomas Kenny and his dad Tom have had a busy few weeks winning big at the Suffolk and Texel all-Irelands.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Head sprays on wheat as beans flower

Head sprays on wheat as beans flower

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Kildare and Carlow as cool temperatures and wet weather slowed crop growth and made spraying difficult.

CROPS 2 June 2026

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Since 2022, counties Cork, Galway, Kerry and Donegal have seen the biggest drop in farmer numbers.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Over 570 cattle reported missing or stolen

Over 570 cattle reported missing or stolen

The highest number of stolen cattle reported to the Department was in Kilkenny while the largest number of cattle reported missing was in Galway.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Other alleged breaches of the law related to the manner in which yearlings, equines and bovines were kept in a shed and the disposal of carcasses. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Irish goats win gold

Irish goats win gold

Over the past two decades, Killeen has gone onto become one of the most highly decorated cheesemakers in Ireland and are now making cheese from the milk of 200 goats on the farm.

NEWS 2 June 2026

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

Bluetongue to top Teagasc sheep conference agenda

The conference will be a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions and will run from 3pm to 9pm. The event is free and no booking is required.

NEWS 2 June 2026

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