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Students positive about the future of farming in Ireland

Adam Woods spoke to four Ballyhaise students about their hopes for the future.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Students positive about the future of farming in Ireland

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Dairy farm assistants sought in Longford, Waterford and Limerick

Dairy farm assistants sought in Longford, Waterford and Limerick

NEWS 19 September 2026

Agri jobs: several dairy farm vacancies available across Munster

Agri jobs: several dairy farm vacancies available across Munster

NEWS 12 September 2026

The remarkable story of Ireland's earliest known ploughing competition

The remarkable story of Ireland's earliest known ploughing competition

The remarkable story of Ireland's earliest known ploughing competition

NEWS 9 September 2026

Government will rerun horticulture permit scheme amid calls for permanent fix

Government will rerun horticulture permit scheme amid calls for permanent fix

Government will rerun horticulture permit scheme amid calls for permanent fix

NEWS 8 September 2026

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Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Irish strawberries in demand but growers warn of labour and weather challenge

Recent warm weather has resulted in strawberries ripening up quicker than usual, growers have said.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Co Longford 61ac roadside holding draws strong interest

Co Longford 61ac roadside holding draws strong interest

Set for auction on Friday 14 August, this 61ac parcel offers a blank canvas with agricultural and development appeal.

PROPERTY 22 July 2026

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

Planning permission for a major solar farm near Ballymahon has been challenged, with concerns raised over traffic, visual impact, construction effects and environmental assessments.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Senators angered over Mullooly claims school meals contain Brazilian beef

Senators angered over Mullooly claims school meals contain Brazilian beef

Ciarán Mullooly came under fire in the Seanad after claiming that Irish companies were using Brazilian beef in school meals.

NEWS 28 May 2026

275ac solar farm set for Longford

275ac solar farm set for Longford

The project received multiple submissions and objections, but was ultimately granted permission, subject to 22 conditions including the payment of €676,800 to Longford County Council.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Agri jobs: mushroom operatives wanted in Monaghan

Agri jobs: mushroom operatives wanted in Monaghan

This week, there are job offerings in Monaghan, Longford and Kilkenny.

NEWS 23 May 2026

Census shows a very different Ireland

Census shows a very different Ireland

The 1926 Census shows just how agrarian a society Ireland was one hundred years ago

DEALER 22 April 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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