Harvest

Exclusive: 2026 cereal production down slightly

Cereal production is down this year, some crops really disappointed farmers, while others surprised in a short growing season writes Siobhán Walsh.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Exclusive: 2026 cereal production down slightly

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Grain Trends: prices up to highest in a month

Grain Trends: prices up to highest in a month

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Editorial: cereal harvest yields revealed

Editorial: cereal harvest yields revealed

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

Harvest yields take a hit due to hot weather

Harvest yields take a hit due to hot weather

Harvest yields take a hit due to hot weather

NEWS 26 August 2026

Tillage farmers insulted and disappointed by 'oat feed' imports

Tillage farmers insulted and disappointed by 'oat feed' imports

Tillage farmers insulted and disappointed by 'oat feed' imports

NEWS 25 August 2026

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Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

Farmers are being warned to keep an eye out for rodents making their way into farm structures earlier than usual as drought conditions and an early harvest drive them from established habitats.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Keeping potato crops alive now a priority - Teagasc

Keeping potato crops alive now a priority - Teagasc

Farmers who have not yet irrigated their crop, should not do so now, Shay Phelan of Teagasc advises.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Investigation foils attempt to claim EU funding for fake vineyards

Investigation foils attempt to claim EU funding for fake vineyards

If found guilty, the vineyard owner could face up to six years of imprisonment and a fine of up to €5,000.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Tillage Management: oilseed rape and crop planning

Tillage Management: oilseed rape and crop planning

Farmers need to do their sums and make cropping plans accordingly before planting crops Siobhán Walsh.

HUSBANDRY 14 August 2026

Dempsey at Large: humbled by history

Dempsey at Large: humbled by history

Whenever basic food prices rise, the cry goes up about food taking a large slice of of the income of the poorest.

VIEWPOINTS 14 August 2026

Drought grips Europe’s farms

Drought grips Europe’s farms

This summer Europe has been hit with extreme heat and excessive drought in many regions which has affected crops and milk yields.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

The latest installment of Yield Watch catches up with Isaac and George as they harvest the crop we have been following all year.

NEWS 14 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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