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Clover and multispecies the saviours for organic farms which were in drought

The drought has highlighted the importance of multispecies and clover swards in organic systems for many farmers and the IFA is calling for the red clover scheme to be reintroduced.

NEWS 19 September 2026

Clover and multispecies the saviours for organic farms which were in drought

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Kenmare land sells for more than €35,000/ac at auction

Kenmare land sells for more than €35,000/ac at auction

NEWS 17 September 2026

Healy-Rae condemns growing toxicity towards politicians after attack

Healy-Rae condemns growing toxicity towards politicians after attack

NEWS 17 September 2026

Store lamb prices benefit from drought recovery

Store lamb prices benefit from drought recovery

Store lamb prices benefit from drought recovery

NEWS 16 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

Camera at the Mart: factory demand drives fat stock prices in Castleisland

MARKETS 11 September 2026

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Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

Met Éireann has issued yellow rainfall warning for parts of the west, northwest and southwest, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and localised flooding possible.

NEWS 19 August 2026

106ac Kingdom block ready for conquest

106ac Kingdom block ready for conquest

In an area where farms are often fragmented, this sizeable block of land has strong appeal.

FOR SALE 19 August 2026

Meet two of the women keeping Ploughing's farmerette tradition alive

Meet two of the women keeping Ploughing's farmerette tradition alive

With 2026 marking the international year of the women farmer, Joanne Deery and Martina Flynn reflect on family tradition, decades of competing and the role of women in agriculture.

NEWS 19 August 2026

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

'Money for nothing' - Gorman says proposed CAP leaves farming in dire straits

The first IFA regional CAP meeting in Limerick highlighted the extent of the cuts in farm supports proposed by the European Commission.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

A decision is due later this month on the Limerick element of a proposed 606ac solar farm spanning lands on both sides of the Kerry-Limerick border.

NEWS 19 August 2026

101ac Kerry hillfarm with lake and sea views seeks €500,000

101ac Kerry hillfarm with lake and sea views seeks €500,000

Overlooking Waterville Lake and the Atlantic, this 101ac Kerry hillfarm combines a renovated farmhouse, sheep-grazing land and tourism potential.

FOR SALE 19 August 2026

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

Lighter store lamb prices are coming under a little bit of pressure in the south west given the drought in the east and midlands.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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