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Grass 2026: contractors warn of hike in charges

Contractors have been put under pressure due to soaring fuel costs on the back of the war in the Middle East.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Grass 2026: contractors warn of hike in charges

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Cracking the code on the next generation

Cracking the code on the next generation

NEWS 15 April 2026

Top 10 tips when rearing calves

Top 10 tips when rearing calves

CALVES 8 April 2026

Strong focus on retention of talent across the market

Strong focus on retention of talent across the market

Strong focus on retention of talent across the market

AGRI JOBS 1 March 2026

Food processing hit by lack of labour visas

Food processing hit by lack of labour visas

Food processing hit by lack of labour visas

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

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Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

The combination of succession issues, other career opportunities and organic incentives has led to many farmers 'quiet quitting'.

NEWS 26 January 2026

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Galway mixed farmer and agricultural contractor Martin Fleming recently welcomed over 300 farmers for a Teagasc sheep event focused on lambing.

MANAGEMENT 26 January 2026

Managing the people in the farm business

Managing the people in the farm business

Strong farm performance starts with good people at its core. How those people are treated during the busy spring time matters, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 26 January 2026

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Martin Merrick profiles a recently completed sheep shed on the farm of Roland Cassidy, with a high-end, bespoke finish done on the build.

BUILDINGS 26 January 2026

Top tips to cut workload at lambing

Top tips to cut workload at lambing

Martin Merrick and Darren Carty outline practical measures that can greatly reduce labour input at a sheep farmer’s busiest time of the year.

LAMBING 26 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 26 January 2026

Young Stock Podcast: beef farming, researching and hurling for Lorrha Dorrha

Young Stock Podcast: beef farming, researching and hurling for Lorrha Dorrha

This week on the Young Stock Podcast, Rachel Donovan chats to the manager of Teagasc's 'People in Dairy' programme Conor Hogan about dairy farm efficiency, generational renewal and hurling.

NEWS 26 January 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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