John O'Brien

€540/ac paid for land lease in Kilkenny

The rental price for the long-term lease of the 45ac at Danesfort equates to €24,300 per year.

NEWS 9 February 2026

€540/ac paid for land lease in Kilkenny

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Massive surge in Kiwi beef exports to Britain

Massive surge in Kiwi beef exports to Britain

NEWS 8 February 2026

Dairy sector facing €1.32bn income shock this year

Dairy sector facing €1.32bn income shock this year

NEWS 4 February 2026

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

NEWS 4 February 2026

CAP slated in EU committee's assessment

CAP slated in EU committee's assessment

CAP slated in EU committee's assessment

NEWS 4 February 2026

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Farmer assistance sought to protect peregrine falcons

Farmer assistance sought to protect peregrine falcons

Birdwatch Ireland has warned that increased raiding of peregrine falcon nests in Britain could also be happening here.

NEWS 25 January 2026

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

Dairy prices may have bottomed out, but markets are unlikely to bounce back in the short term, according to UK analyst Nick Holt-Martyn.

NEWS 25 January 2026

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

A tight supply of dairy stock, especially cows, has been a critical to keeping a high floor on prices.

NEWS 25 January 2026

Chandra soaks the southeast

Chandra soaks the southeast

Mounting concerns around slurry as tanks fill but ground conditions deteriorate.

NEWS 25 January 2026

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Flexible work times and short commutes make farm work an attractive option for many people.

NEWS 25 January 2026

Bluetongue has not hit the mart trade

Bluetongue has not hit the mart trade

There is some concern among farmers regarding bluetongue, but this has not been reflected in the mart trade.

NEWS 25 January 2026

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

The display at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo, provides visitors with a closer look at the work of vets in Ireland in times past.

NEWS 25 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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