Irish Farmers Journal

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

The sheep pavilion is a stand out attraction for farmers attending this year's National Ploughing Championships. Cathal Gormleys gives an overview of the 15 breeds on display.

NEWS 12 September 2026

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

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Win a show heifer for free on the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing 2026

Win a show heifer for free on the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing 2026

NEWS 11 September 2026

Editorial: Visit the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing

Editorial: Visit the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

What's on at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing 2026

What's on at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing 2026

What's on at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at Ploughing 2026

NEWS 8 September 2026

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

ANIMAL HEALTH 30 August 2026

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Harvest yields take a hit due to hot weather

Harvest yields take a hit due to hot weather

The heatwave and hot weather is likely to have hit cereal yields this harvest, according to a survey by the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Farm penalties hit four-year low in NI

Farm penalties hit four-year low in NI

DAERA inspectors recorded 846 breaches of cross compliance rules last year, which compares to 931 penalties the year previous.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Reports suggest some finishers are still working off quotes close to 600p/kg.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

MartWatch: watch every sale in your own time

MartWatch: watch every sale in your own time

MartWatch is powered by MartBids and is part of the Irish Farmers Journal's Business of Farming.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Funding approved for farm payments

Funding approved for farm payments

With a budget for 2026/27 still not agreed by the Northern Ireland Executive, there had been concerns that farm payments could be delayed this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

Grandland in size and potential to be a Farmers Journal reader’s prize

Grandland in size and potential to be a Farmers Journal reader’s prize

With a new Opel Grandland up for grabs in an Irish Farmers Journal competition, Michael Moroney takes one for a test drive.

MOTORS 12 August 2026

NI farmland proves sound investment

NI farmland proves sound investment

Historic figures show the average price of farmland in Northern Ireland has risen from £3,900/ac in 2000 to £15,202/ac last year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 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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