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Growing barley after beans reduces environmental impact by 25%

A crop of spring beans can improve the yield, reduce the amount of chemical nitrogen applied and lower the environmental impact of a following crop of spring barley.

NEWS 23 October 2026

Growing barley after beans reduces environmental impact by 25%

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Storm Boelo to bring heavy rain and wind to west and north

Storm Boelo to bring heavy rain and wind to west and north

NEWS 23 October 2026

From machinery repairs to trailer manufacturing as Galway firm eyes expansion

From machinery repairs to trailer manufacturing as Galway firm eyes expansion

FARM MACHINERY 21 October 2026

'I will get you': Galway farmers' war of words in case involving missing dog

'I will get you': Galway farmers' war of words in case involving missing dog

'I will get you': Galway farmers' war of words in case involving missing dog

NEWS 19 October 2026

Watch: premium in-calf heifers average shy of €6,000 in Tuam

Watch: premium in-calf heifers average shy of €6,000 in Tuam

Watch: premium in-calf heifers average shy of €6,000 in Tuam

MARKETS 19 October 2026

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4,000 watch Galway contractor beat 37-year-old ploughing world record time

4,000 watch Galway contractor beat 37-year-old ploughing world record time

In front of 4,000 onlookers, Pa McHugh broke the existing world record ploughing the fastest acre, at the Glenamaddy District Ploughing and Agricultural Show. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Carlow and Kildare as the last of the crops are cut and the first of the winter cereals go in between the showers.

CROPS 30 September 2026

In pictures: top of €1,020 at 104th Galway Sheep Breeders' sale

In pictures: top of €1,020 at 104th Galway Sheep Breeders' sale

The €1,000 mark was exceeded on two occasions for ram lambs, while there was a steady trade for ewe lambs and hoggets, that averaged at €210 and €311, respectively.

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Galway farmer dies following accident on land near Loughrea

Galway farmer dies following accident on land near Loughrea

The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the cause of the farmer's death.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Cathal Gormpley previews three sheep breeds that have seen a jump in popularity over the last number of years.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Carlow, Kildare and Galway where the harvest continues for some and cover crops are planted.

CROPS 2 September 2026

Galway farmer elected as UN hero

Galway farmer elected as UN hero

Blátnaid Gallagher is the founder of the Galway Wool Co-op and she is involved with a number of other agricultural initiatives.

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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