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New rules for one-off housing on way

Housing Minister James Browne will bring a memo to cabinet next week that will introduce legally binding rules for rural housing planning applications that will override local authority interpretation

NEWS 24 June 2026

New rules for one-off housing on way

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Follow on to EFS higher level to open this month

Follow on to EFS higher level to open this month

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

‘Biggest field in Ireland’ goes on sale for €4m

‘Biggest field in Ireland’ goes on sale for €4m

NEWS 18 June 2026

Home Farm: rain postpones silage and paperwork looms

Home Farm: rain postpones silage and paperwork looms

Home Farm: rain postpones silage and paperwork looms

VIEWPOINTS 10 June 2026

Farm destruction in Lebanon will take decades to undo

Farm destruction in Lebanon will take decades to undo

Farm destruction in Lebanon will take decades to undo

NEWS 10 June 2026

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Dempsey at Large: the sewage options

Dempsey at Large: the sewage options

The present system of disposal is hugely unsatisfactory from a variety of points of view.

VIEWPOINTS 26 May 2026

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

The accused also faces charges relating to carcass disposal and tagging issues including an alleged failure to ensure livestock were identified by ear tags. Dara Bradley report.

NEWS 26 May 2026

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP calls for 10% of CAP to be ring-fenced for young farmers

MEP Maria Walsh is calling for the EU Land Observatory to become fully operational and for tailored financial instruments to be introduced to support young farmers.

NEWS 26 May 2026

Pope and wizard agree

Pope and wizard agree

Pope Leo has quoted from JRR Tolkien's epic The Lord of the Rings (the book, not the films) in his first papal encyclical, and it's an agricultural reference.

DEALER 26 May 2026

Climate change resulting in fewer wet days but heavier rainfall – professor

Climate change resulting in fewer wet days but heavier rainfall – professor

There is a clear emergence of a climate change signal, according to Murphy’s research on changing climate risks.

NEWS 26 May 2026

Renowned 237ac Skidoo farm on the market in north Dublin

Renowned 237ac Skidoo farm on the market in north Dublin

One of the most productive and versatile agricultural holdings to come to the market in north Co Dublin in recent years, has been launched for sale by Savills.

NEWS 26 May 2026

World seed industry – the facts and figures

World seed industry – the facts and figures

Here are some of the figures on seed from the World Seed Congress from varieties to research and investment.

NEWS 26 May 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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