Harvesting

Covid cucumber project that 'got out of hand' leads to Young Farmer of the Year

Shane Halpin runs Welgro Produce with his business partner Seán, growing 7ac of cucumbers across multiple sites in north County Dublin

NEWS 9 September 2026

Covid cucumber project that 'got out of hand' leads to Young Farmer of the Year

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Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

Forest owners urged to plan early to maximise timber value

FORESTRY 2 September 2026

Fendt further tweaks Ideal combines for 2027

Fendt further tweaks Ideal combines for 2027

NEWS 19 August 2026

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

NEWS 14 August 2026

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

NEWS 12 August 2026

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Harvest continues, specifications a challenge on malt

Harvest continues, specifications a challenge on malt

The harvest continued in recent days as farmers cut crops ahead of the showers and worked to bale straw in good conditions.

NEWS 10 June 2026

In Pictures: busy warm week in harvest, livestock and summer farming

In Pictures: busy warm week in harvest, livestock and summer farming

Some of our top farming photos from this week include harvest getting into full swing, livestock at shows and marts, sheep shearing and life on farms across Ireland as another warm week unfolds.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Dream harvest for winter barley in NI

Dream harvest for winter barley in NI

Growers in Co Down suggest there is a ready market for good quality straw, with prices generally picking up at last year’s levels.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

Watch: harvesting winter barley in the heatwave

Watch: harvesting winter barley in the heatwave

Watch this tillage farmer cutting winter barley in Athy last Friday in the heatwave. Moisture contents were low, but conditions were good.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Growers hit out at lack of clarity on straw scheme

Growers hit out at lack of clarity on straw scheme

Farmers have begun chopping straw while awaiting confirmation of their SIM approval.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Krone enters merger market

Krone enters merger market

Krone has entered the belt merger market with the arrival of the Swativo T 1040 Pro, offering a maximum working width of 10.4m and central or side delivery options for single or double swath placement

NEWS 10 June 2026

Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

The paddocks are already a week later than I would like, and quality will only deteriorate further if they are left standing.

FARMER WRITES 10 June 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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