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

Factories appear eager for stock at present and that led to a positive trade in Castleisland Mart on Wednesday last for the Co Kerry mart's annual fat stock show and sale. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 11 September 2026

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

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Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

NEWS 11 September 2026

106ac Kingdom block ready for conquest

106ac Kingdom block ready for conquest

FOR SALE 9 September 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 8 September 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

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

NEWS 3 September 2026

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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 5 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 5 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 5 August 2026

New research rewrites origins of farming in Ireland

New research rewrites origins of farming in Ireland

This new research has rewritten one of Ireland's best-known archaeological narratives and highlights the value of revisiting important archaeological collections with modern scientific methods.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Kerry mart suspends live weighing until rain returns

Kerry mart suspends live weighing until rain returns

While there was a sprinkling of rain in south Kerry on Wednesday morning, persisting drought conditions in their eastern customer base has led Iveragh Mart to temporarily suspend live sheep weighing.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Organic sheep farmers seek better market access

Organic sheep farmers seek better market access

Increased collection points and better links from farm to factories were suggested as ways to prevent organic lambs drifting into conventional systems, a meeting in Kenmare Mart heard.

MARKETS 5 August 2026

29ac coastal farm for sale near Portmagee Co Kerry for €430,000

29ac coastal farm for sale near Portmagee Co Kerry for €430,000

With shoreline frontage, this 29ac coastal farm combines agricultural potential with a private, secluded setting and tourism potential.

FOR SALE 5 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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