Irish Farmers Journal

Watch: weanling bull tops Elphin Mart show and sale at €2,700

Charolais-cross bull weanlings saw the best demand in Elphin on Monday, with over €8/kg paid for the best calves, with the top third weighing between 300kg and 400kg averaging €6.24/kg.

MARKETS 27 October 2026

Watch: weanling bull tops Elphin Mart show and sale at €2,700

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Who is exhibiting at Tillage Day?

Who is exhibiting at Tillage Day?

NEWS 25 October 2026

Three Irish Farmers Journal podcasts shortlisted for All-Ireland awards

Three Irish Farmers Journal podcasts shortlisted for All-Ireland awards

NEWS 23 October 2026

Editorial: Irish Journalism Awards

Editorial: Irish Journalism Awards

Editorial: Irish Journalism Awards

VIEWPOINTS 21 October 2026

Red Tractor to streamline farm inspections

Red Tractor to streamline farm inspections

Red Tractor to streamline farm inspections

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

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Irish Farmers Journal shortlisted for three prestigious Irish Journalism Awards

Irish Farmers Journal shortlisted for three prestigious Irish Journalism Awards

Editor Adam Woods said he was incredibly proud of the Irish Farmers Journal team who he said "go to great lengths every day".

NEWS 16 October 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: CAP budget cut, family farm value and butter wars

Inside the Farmers Journal: CAP budget cut, family farm value and butter wars

Tune in to hear about the top stories in this week's Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 15 October 2026

UK beef inspectors heading for Brazil

UK beef inspectors heading for Brazil

The UK government has indicated that the full assessment, which includes the in-country audit, will be completed by the end of November.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

Two months of suckler events kick of in Mohill

Two months of suckler events kick of in Mohill

On Thursday, 24 September, Mohill Mart played host to an information evening. There are 15 of these taking place across the country over the coming two months.

BREEDING & HEALTH 3 October 2026

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

Vaccine VAT reduction on the cards in Budget 2027

The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the VAT rate on non-oral vaccines is likely to be brought inline with the 0% rate that applies to oral vaccines, in next week's budget.

NEWS 30 September 2026

National Beef Finishing event taking place in Kilkenny

National Beef Finishing event taking place in Kilkenny

Adam Woods has the details on a national beef finishing event taking place in Kilkenny on Monday 5th October.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

Renewable energy can offer new income streams for farmers, but tax, succession and planning considerations can have a major bearing on the final return writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 30 September 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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