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A look into farming’s crystal ball

With the next solar eclipse not until 2090, it led to consideration as to what farming will look like the next time the moon blocks out all daylight over Ireland.

DEALER 12 August 2026

A look into farming’s crystal ball

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Over €200,000 invested in nature in 2025 through Refarm project

Over €200,000 invested in nature in 2025 through Refarm project

NEWS 2 March 2026

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Inheritance tax relief for elderly ruled out

Inheritance tax relief for elderly ruled out

Inheritance tax relief for elderly ruled out

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

Agri-Food Regulator granted extra powers to compel pricing data from businesses

Agri-Food Regulator granted extra powers to compel pricing data from businesses

Agri-Food Regulator granted extra powers to compel pricing data from businesses

NEWS 16 December 2025

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Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Stephen Robb talks to Ronan Power, interim CEO of Solar Ireland about the rollout of solar farm industry in Ireland.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Bioeconomy will be an integral part of next CAP - Heydon

Bioeconomy will be an integral part of next CAP - Heydon

Ireland's bioeconomy is the foundation of a new kind of rural opportunity, according to Minister Martin Heydon.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Conroy steps in as boss in Portumna

Conroy steps in as boss in Portumna

The Dealer is able to inform you that PJ Conroy is the new manager of Portumna Mart.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Farmers have just three weeks to submit ACRES NPI applications

Farmers have just three weeks to submit ACRES NPI applications

NPI applications have been submitted at a "steady rate" since the application window opened on 5 August 2025, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Key renewables talking points for this year’s Ploughing Championship

Key renewables talking points for this year’s Ploughing Championship

This has been a big year in the renewable energy sector, and the National Ploughing Championships are the ideal time to learn how to make it work for you.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Farm Tech Talk: new TB rules, managing foxes, nitrates and on-farm safety

Farm Tech Talk: new TB rules, managing foxes, nitrates and on-farm safety

Special guest on the show this week is Susan Hannon from ESB Networks, who speaks about safety culture on farm.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?