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Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

Tillage farmers are unlikely to be major players in the land market for 2026, as incomes come under pressure and rental prices remain high.

LAND REPORT 6 February 2026

Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

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Lamma show sees record attendance

Lamma show sees record attendance

NEWS 21 January 2026

Tillage to trail other sectors in 2026

Tillage to trail other sectors in 2026

NEWS 14 January 2026

Made in Ireland: Offaly firm driving innovation

Made in Ireland: Offaly firm driving innovation

Made in Ireland: Offaly firm driving innovation

FARM MACHINERY 7 January 2026

Unlocking Ireland’s agri food edge

Unlocking Ireland’s agri food edge

Unlocking Ireland’s agri food edge

L2 10 December 2025

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Editorial: schemes – empty promises

Editorial: schemes – empty promises

It is nothing short of disingenuous for political parties and Government ministers to promise farmers increased payment rates pre-election, only to retract those commitments after the fact.

VIEWPOINTS 20 August 2025

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn/year to Irish economy

Farm machinery sector contributes €4.76bn/year to Irish economy

Sustaining close to 25,000 jobs in Ireland, the total economic value of the farm machinery sector to the Irish economy is €4.76bn annually.

NEWS 20 August 2025

Rise in farmgate prices in 2025 dominated by surge in cattle

Rise in farmgate prices in 2025 dominated by surge in cattle

Pigs, cereals and potatoes all projected to show a drop from 2024 levels.

NEWS 20 August 2025

Over £900 required to cover cost of calves

Over £900 required to cover cost of calves

On average it will cost £260 to rear a beef calf until sale or turnout in March 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 August 2025

Consider breakeven when purchasing store lambs

Consider breakeven when purchasing store lambs

For farmers considering buying store lambs, they should consider what the margin might actually be.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 August 2025

Farm organisations meet with Heydon and Harris

Farm organisations meet with Heydon and Harris

The IFA, ICMSA and ICSA met with the Minister for Agriculture and the Tánaiste on Monday in Government buildings.

NEWS 20 August 2025

Succession: solutions to low and rollercoaster farm incomes

Succession: solutions to low and rollercoaster farm incomes

Farm organisations have identified key finance issues and farm supports that would help tackle the hurdle of farm income in the slow transfer of family farms.

NEWS 20 August 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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